Q: What are some of the health benefits of cannabis and how should I go about getting started to avoid an overdose? A: Last week, we discussed cannabis poisoning/overdose/intoxication and the possible reasons behind why that occurs. If you are considering trying cannabis, it is importa...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club has made slightly more than $15,000 from its most successful annual Giant Yard Sale ever, held Saturday, June 1, and Sunday morning, June 2, on the arena floor at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The club sends a huge thank you to everyone who c...
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER OFFICER SPOTS AGGRESSIVE DRIVING (MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - June 4, at 3:08 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on Patrol in the Municipality of South Bruce, observed a driver aggressively operating a motor vehicle. The driver was stopped on Highway...
Bruce Power joins people across Canada in celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion during Pride Month in June. Dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the diversity of 2SLGBTQIA-plus communities, Pride Month provides an opportunity for friends and families to work together in rec...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run was held in Huron County, Wednesday, and was a great success, raising almost $4,500 for Special Olympics. The Huron County OPP and Special Olympics Ontario partnered alongside family members, friends, and community support...
Hello readers! I am Glenn Booker, the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Kincardine Legion, taking over from Lisa Shaw. First off, a HUGE thank you to Lisa for all her amazing work over the past two years and for her help in transitioning this role to me. Before delving into thi...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists were excited to welcome renowned Canadian explorer and author Adam Shoalts to their annual dinner meeting, Tuesday, May 28, at Camp Kintail. Shoalts is a trained cartographer, archaeologist and historian but perhaps is best known for solo expeditions ...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - One person is dead, following a single-vehicle crash in Huron-Kinloss Township. June 5, at 9:44 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a vehicle entering Lake Huron from Amberley Road. Police, along with members of Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergenc...
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Kincardine Sunset Quilters’ Guild and in commemoration of that milestone, guild members were given a special challenge. The beautiful and colourful creations, as a result of that challenge, are now hanging in the guest gallery at Victor...
The Municipality of Kincardine, in partnership with Bruce County, is offering grant opportunities to businesses and property owners in downtown Kincardine and Tiverton. Kincardine council has approved funding to support the Spruce the Bruce program, making it possible for businesses to...
Bruce County has begun building the 2025 municipal budget and staff is eager to hear input from the public. Participating in the 2025 Budget Survey will help shape priorities and provide feedback on value and sustainability. Each time you drive on county roads and bridges,...
Huron-Kinloss Township is flying its Canadian flags at half-mast in honour of Mike Snobelen, former reeve of Huron Township, who died Saturday, June 1. A press release, issued Tuesday, states that township council and staff are deeply saddened at the loss of Snobelen who served as reev...
POLICE INVESTIGATING MISCHIEF TO ATV TRAIL (KINCARDINE, ON) - June 3, the South Bruce OPP received the report of mischief to property on the Bruce County Rail Trail in Kincardine Township. The trail system is maintained by volunteers from the Huron Shores ATV Club. Sometime ...
The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk, returns this year to help everyone enjoy the many physical, social and mental health benefits of getting active together! This national initiative encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout the month of June,...
Michael Moore Snobelen of Goderich, died peacefully at home, June 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Anita Mallette Snobelen, and their family. He was 76 years old and had fought a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved father of Tanya Leppington and her husband, Larry...
Steve Shute (right) of Kincardine has served in the Canadian Armed Forces and knows the difficulties faced by many veterans and First-Responders. That’s why the 49-year-old is joining the Battlefield Bike Ride in support of Wounded Warriors of Canada. In recognition of t...
Gloria May Morton (nee Bristow) of Kincardine, formerly of Milton, died at Trillium Court Long-Term Care, Kincardine, Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late W. Ralph Morton (2020). Loving mother of Karen Kinsey (Hartley) and Ruth Jones (Bruce). Proud gra...
Kincardine band, “21 and 9,” is back at it, now in the top 10 of the Sauble Beach Party Emerging Artists Showcase. The band is pitted against “Flowers for Daniel” in an Instagram voting competition that kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday, June 4), at 10 a.m. “...
The Kincardine Community Singers are warming up the hottest hits for their “Summer” concert, slated for this weekend, June 8-9, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. The 70-member choir, under the direction of Patt Lowry and accompanied by Liz Coates, has a roster of gre...
Teri Leslie has been named the Kincardine Legion's 2024 Legionnaire of the Year. The announcement was made at the Honours and Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, held Saturday night in the Legion Hall. Legion president Jim McDonald said Leslie is one of the hardest-working...
The South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club held its second meeting at Belmoral Farms, just outside Belmore. Owner/operator Mitch Kieffer talked about selecting a 4-H calf and feeding your calf to prepare for show season. He then discussed the proper nutrition for a newborn calf. At the end o...
The Bruce County Public Library has joined more than 200 libraries across Canada in going fine-free. As of June 1, they have eliminated overdue fines for library materials. This change aims to enhance equal access to the library’s extensive resources and services. Research has...
The Kincardine Airport was a busy place Thursday, as 46 landings were reported by airport manager Stephen Rouse, at the Trillium Aviators fly-in. Members of the group arrived from as far away as Kingston for this event. The aircraft included a wide range of home-builts and vintage plan...
Students at Kincardine District Senior School participated in the Owen Sound Juried Art Show in May, at which 150 pieces of art were submitted from students all across the Bluewater District School Board. KDSS took home three awards: Siennah Pye won the People's Choice Award, Sabri...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Awareness Week runs May 31 to June 9, and is an excellent opportunity for Ontario ATV enthusiasts to educate themselves about what they can do to make every ride a safe and enjoyable one. The OPP is reporting a 125-per-cent inc...
Kincardine-area band, “21 and 9,” recently travelled to Bracebridge to compete in the finals of the “Ticket to Tall Pines” competition. The Tall Pines Festival runs in Muskoka, July 19-20. From more than 170 bands competing over the course of a month, the Kincar...
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Jim and Judy deBoer of Lucknow, and Happy Belated Birthday greetings to Marsha Farrell, Paul Murray, Cathy Cubberley and Crystal Ferguson! Congratulations to Elizabeth and Stosh Cubberley on the safe arrival of their son, Kasey! A little brother for Kendall...
Marsha Pauline Leggett (nee MacIntosh), former reeve of Tiverton and councillor for the Municipality of Kincardine, died peacefully, with her family by her side, Monday, May 27, 2024, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of LeRoy Leggett. Loving mother o...
Johanna Fung (Correia) of Oshawa, formerly of Kincardine, died May 24, 2024, at the age of 77. Named after her grandmother who loved her dearly, Joanie was loved by all. She had been married to husband, Derek, for just over 50 years. Proud mother of Dominique, Elliott, and Daniel...
Douglas Fisher of Kincardine, devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, died peacefully, with his loving family at his side, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Belove...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” members arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the May meeting, ready to dive into this month’s activities despite the wet weather. The meeting was held at the beautiful farm of leader Heather New...
“Taylor Swift Album Covers” is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. On display at Sobeys Kincardine, this licensed print features all of her albums released, and a centre photo of her perfo...
I am back for another week. The Ace of Spades remains at large and everyone wants the jackpot to grow even larger. Congratulations to Cindy Gowland who won $8,837 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 4 which contained the Four of Diamonds. If she had caught the Ace of Spad...
The Bluewater District School Board has launched a survey to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of the local education system. At the regular meeting of the Board, Tuesday, May 21, the board of trustees approved a motion to initiate the process of developin...
Sharon Louise MacDougall (nee West), beloved wife of the late Allan Lloyd MacDougall, died at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the age of 77. Born June 24, 1946, in Ashfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jean West. ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - All available members of the Huron County OPP took part in Canada Road Safety Week, May 14-20, as part of the commitment to the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025, promoting and enforcing laws around traffic safety during the annual Victoria Day long weekend traffi...
George Jones of Kincardine, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Kincardine Hospital, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in his 84th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Isabel Jones (nee Millar) for 55 years. Devoted father of Tracey (Andrew) and Gordon (Lianne). Mu...
Twenty-two residents and 25 family and team members supported each other, Wednesday, at the Brucelea Haven Long-Term Care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. The Brucelea Haven residents’ council proudly created a donat...
William “Bill” Douglas Currie of Kincardine, died at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Myrna Currie (McDougall) for 51 years. Proud and loving father of Amy Sauve (Ryan) and Meghan Currie. Missed by his brother,...
Huron Shores Hospice is hosting a lecture, titled "From Self-Care to Self-Compassion," featuring esteemed palliative care consultant Rami Shami, June 4, from 1-3 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. This lecture offers an understanding on how to safeguard yourself from...