CHARGES LAID IN FATALITY THAT OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER (HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two people have been charged, following the investigation into a two-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 45-year-old Brockton resident back in November. Nov. 5, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., the Huron Co...
Beverley Marlene Ross (née Hewitt) of Kincardine, died at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Ross Jr. (2000), and longtime companion of Bob Small. Lovingly remembered by her daughters, Kimberly (Jay) Walt...
Bruce Power has announced a new partnership with the not-for-profit Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, based in Goderich, which aims to improve the health and quality of life for rural residents. The company will provide a total of $250,000 in funding, $50,000 over each of t...
Barbara (Bunny) Joy Stewart (nee Scott) of Lucknow died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Wingham Hospital, Sunday, April 7, 2024 in her 75th year. Dear wife of Eric Stewart for 45 years. Loving mother of Sherry Hamilton and Robert McDougall of Listowel, Amanda and Calvin McClenaghan...
We hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and that you were able to celebrate with family! The Farrell family gathered at the home of Kathy Martin in Kitchener, with about 22 family members together. It was wonderful to meet some of the great- nieces and -nephew and catch up with all...
Donald (Blain) Carruthers, husband and best friend of Priscilla (nee Zipfel) of Ripley, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Thursday April 4, 2024, at the age of 69. Forever missed and cherished by his daughters, Jaime Lee (Brent) and Melanie (Jordan); and his son, Cass ...
Congratulations to Gary Brand of Georgetown who won $4,708 in Catch the Ace. He chose Envelope No. 50 which contained the Three of Hearts. If he had caught the Ace of Spades, he would have received $74,737! The estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s draw is $85,000!!! Ross Eichler was...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is welcoming film enthusiasts and community members, alike, to celebrate National Canadian Film Day, Wednesday, April 17, with two award-winning films that capture the resilience of the human spirit. At 11 a.m., in the museum’s Bruce Po...
Edwin Spencer describes his artwork as bold and colourfully dark, featuring a contrast between colourful aesthetic, dark moods and themes with a dash of silly. The 18-year-old Kincardine artist is showcasing several pieces as the guest artist for the month of April at the Victoria Park...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - After 33 years of service to the Province of Ontario, constable Kevin Martin is calling it a career. He has served 23 years as a member of the OPP, nine years with Ontario Hydro, and one year as a correctional officer at the Stratford Jail. ...
Corinne Marie Louther (Boyle) of Walkerton died peacefully, April 5, 2024, in her 62nd year. Survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, John; and her three boys who were the light of her life, Bo (Jessie), Colton (Maddi), and Chase. She will be deeply missed by her siblings, Bryan...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - April 6, at 11:37 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 9 between Bruce County Road 3 and Concession 10 East, Municipality of South Bruce. Officers responded with Emergency Medical Services to find a single passen...
Three young people have joined the cast for the Kincardine Theatre Guild’s production of “Gibson and Sons” which opens Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m., at the Kincardine Arts Centre in downtown Kincardine. This award-winning comedy by Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - With the possible migration of people heading out on roads and waterways, Monday, April 8, the OPP is encouraging residents and tourists to make road and boat safety a top priority when travelling to take part in solar eclipse events. Drivers travelling to attend t...
Despite facing a funding shortfall, the Grey-Bruce Board of Health has hammered out a budget for Grey Bruce Public Health for this year. Last August, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced a Strengthening Public Health in Ontario strategy, aimed at optimizing capacity, stability...
Jan. 20, 2024, surrounded by his family, our son, Ryan Guy Nicholson-Wheeler, died at the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener. Ryan was born Feb. 3, 1996, at the same hospital. He was 27 years old. Ryan was much loved and will be forever missed by his parents, Guy and Brenda (née ...
A crowd of children and adults braved the chilly weather to take part in the Ripley Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday morning, in Lewis Park. Youngsters, aged 12 and under, registered to receive a number, and then searched the park for the egg with that number on it. They then turned in the eg...
(BROCKTON, ON) - April 3, at 8:32 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Highway 9 in Brockton. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests. Herbert VALERA, 42...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning. President Bev Berndt welcomed everyone and read the land acknowledgement followed by the usual openings. The Roll Call – a joke or poem and payment of fees - was answered by 11 members...
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann McLeod (née Horton) of Point Clark, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Bill McLeod for more than 50 year...
(LONDON, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP charged nearly 200 drivers for failing to wear a seatbelt during the Easter long weekend traffic safety campaign. The campaign, which ran from March 29 to April 1, focused on seatbelt compliance. West Region officers conducted more tha...
Lorne Wesley Cook of Lucknow died peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief illness, April 3, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Hamilton) who predeceased him in 2015. Dear father of Sharon and Ron Johnson ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - It was a busy Easter long weekend for the OPP as they conducted a province-wide seatbelt campaign and worked hard to keep people safe on the roads. Over the four-day campaign, the OPP laid close to 1,200 seatbelt charges against drivers and passengers who...
Saturday, March 30, at 10:21 a.m., Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services responded to a call on Queen Street in downtown Kincardine, where a vehicle had caught fire, in front of the Kincardine Library. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze which was caused as a result of an engi...
“Blue Heron” by Group of Seven artist A.J. Casson, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. Casson is best known for his depictions of landscapes in southern Ontario, and this limited-editio...
Good Ole’ Hespeler Boy, Bryan Richard Warne, died March 31, 2024, at the Huron Shore Hospice in Tiverton, at the age of 47. Bryan died peacefully after a lengthy battle with a malignant brain tumour. He fought valiantly as the disease kept robbing him of his independence. Along t...
If you’ve been missing those old-fashioned country meals at the Kinloss Community Centre, you’ll be excited to hear that they have returned. The first one is a roast been dinner, this Sunday, April 7, from 4-7 p.m., at the community centre, located on Highway 9, just west o...
The Kincardine Rotary Club and the Kincardine Agricultural Society worked together to host the annual Kincardine Easter Egg Hunt, held Saturday morning in Victoria Park. The rules were a little different this year, as volunteers placed a pile of straw in the park and hid coloured eggs ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - All available members of the South Bruce OPP took part in an Easter Long Weekend traffic safety campaign. From March 29 to April 1, officers were highly visible on area roads, watching for traffic safety violations and seatbelt use. During th...
Staff and students at Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine were celebrating Thursday morning as they received the coveted Golden Sock Award from Community Living of Kincardine and District. The presentation was made during the assembly, with three Grade 3 students, Logan Graham, K...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Increases in impaired driving occurrences are prompting the OPP to enhance its impaired driving enforcement efforts, with the aim of saving more lives on our roads. Tragically, 385 people lost their lives in impaired driving-related collisions on OPP-patrolled road...
Effective Thursday (March 28), the Municipality of Kincardine has completed its agreement with Windsor Private Capital for the acquisition of Bruce Telecom Inc. by way of a friendly acquisition bid. The purchase price was valued at $32.65-million (Canadian), less disbursements and clos...
The highly-anticipated Huron Fringe Field Naturalists meeting, featuring a presentation on the coyotes of Inverhuron, drew a crowd of 90 to the Point Clark Community Centre, Tuesday (March 26). Artist, teacher and passionate citizen scientist Dave Rankine delighted his audience with a ...
Q: Many people are talking about the total eclipse that is happening April 8 and the possible eye concerns. What exactly is a total eclipse and do I need to do anything special to protect my eyes? A: As we approach this celestial event of rare beauty and spectacle, it’s time to s...
The face of community policing at the South Bruce OPP, is retiring. Constable Kevin Martin of Kincardine has worked in corrections for almost 33 years. Of those, 23 years have been with the South Bruce OPP, and almost 15 of those years have been spent as the community safety/media rela...
Last week, more than 20 new educators from schools across the Bluewater District School Board participated in a full day of professional learning and development, with a special focus on cultural awareness. The New Teacher Induction Program is hosted regularly by board system staff fro...
Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled Tuesday (March 26) by finance minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. The budget acknowledges the fiscal and service delivery pressures faced by Ontario’s municipalities and has committed to avoiding further downloading of provincial p...
A Blessed Easter to all the faithful readers, advertisers and supporters of the Kincardine Record, and to our many family and friends. Have a wonderful holiday weekend and stay tuned for all the news, sports, editorials and so much more on Kincardine's only locally-owned and locall...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics team of Kincardine is headed for the Ontario championships in Mississauga, after competing successfully at two district events over the past two weeks. This year’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) challenge, called &ld...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - March 29, at 12:54 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol, checked on a vehicle along Sideroad 25 in Arran-Elderslie Township. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for brea...