Kincardine rockers “21 and 9,” fresh off playing a sold-out concert series opener at Bar Down this past Saturday, are in the running to play the Tall Pines Festival at Gull Lake Park in Muskoka. The contest, sponsored by 89.1, Max FM, is an on-line voting “battle of t...
Huron-Kinloss council has given final approval to its 2024 budget. The bylaw was passed at the council meeting Monday night (March 18), as presented by treasurer Jodi MacArthur. This year’s budget contains $15.9-million in operating expenditures and $9.7-million in capital exp...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - March 17, at 4:26 p.m., the South Bruce OPP arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint in the area of Concession 2 and Sideroad 25 in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. Police stopped a vehicle to check the sobri...
Stephen Musehl (above) is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey-Bruce, effective April 15. Following a thorough search process, the board of directors and the CEO recruitment committee selected Musehl for the role. He will be transi...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is hosting its annual Archives Awareness Week event, Saturday, April 6, highlighting the importance of rural diaries and what they can tell us about Bruce County’s past. Guest speaker Catherine A. Wilson, founder of the University of Gu...
Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone. May the luck of the Irish be with you. The snow was a bit of a wake-up call, but hopefully, it will be short-lived. A few days ago, the honey bees were busy visiting the arrival of crocus flowers. Birthday wishes go out to Marilyn Reid, Dianne G...
George “Barry” Kilpatrick of Lucknow, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Stratford General Hospital, surrounded by those who loved him. He was in his 80. He was the only son of Laura (Isabel) nee Pollock (2007) and Clifford Elliott Kilpatrick (1993). In his youth, he work...
Q: I am hearing a lot about measles recently. What exactly is measles and should I be concerned? A: Just as we have passed the peak of COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections, we are now hearing about yet another highly-contagious disease that is catching t...
Ira Berndt says hard work and getting up every day with something to do, is the way to live a long and happy life. And she should know as the Tiverton woman celebrates her 100th birthday on Monday. Born Ira Belle Johnston at home on Concession 10 (former Kincardine Township), March ...
The police officers locked up the firefighters and threw away the key, as they brought home the Brass Nozzle for the second year in a row, in the Battle of the Badges charity hockey game, Thursday afternoon, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The South Bruce OPP took on Kincardine F...
The Ripley-Huron Community Centre social room was decorated in an Irish theme, with hostess Christine Roberts greeting guests and members for the March 6 meeting of the Purple Grove Women’s Institute. President Bren de Leeuw welcomed everyone with the fact that spring is really o...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society welcomed about 30 youth and 35 members and guests to the March Break event, “Branching Out,” Wednesday afternoon at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Many of the youngsters were members of the society’s “For Our You...
Members of Kincardine council and staff attended the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) conference, held Feb. 28 to March 1 in Ottawa. The event serves as a platform for communities and members of the nuclear energy sector to discuss advancements, challenges, and prospects. The theme f...
Renovations are officially under way at the Ripley Medical Centre and the Ripley Y Child Care Centre. The kick-off was held Wednesday afternoon with several dignitaries on hand to offer support for the provision of health care and child care in the village. Working with Huron-Kinlos...
The Kincardine Sunset Quilters’ Guild celebrated its 30th anniversary at the end of February, with cake and refreshments. The group will be hosting a special dinner and trunk show, May 22, for members and non-members. Tickets are available at the guild’s regular meetings on...
Kenneth Ian “Ken” Johnson of Kincardine, died suddenly, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, four days short of his 72nd birthday. Beloved husband and best friend of Cathy Johnson (née Eskrick). Proud and loving father of Jas...
Kincardine council was showcasing its support of the Lots of Socks campaign, with a variety of colourful socks, following the council meeting, Wednesday night. Organized by Community Living of Kincardine and District, the campaign promotes World Down Syndrome Day, March 21. Particip...
Grey-Bruce households that draw drinking water from wells and other private systems, should test their water regularly to ensure it is safe to consume, as well-water quality can change over time. Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents that spring is an ideal time to test well ...
Congratulations to Bonnie Dahm who won $2,674 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 2 which contained the Seven of Spades. If she had caught the Ace of Spades, she would have raked in $55,234! Next Wednesday’s jackpot should be around $60,000 if not more! Get your ticket...
Edward “Ted” Caruthers Little of Kincardine, died peacefully, with his family by his side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 69, after a battle with brain cancer. Ted is survived by his cherished wife of nearly 45 ye...
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club has donated $100,000 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation’s "Caring Together" campaign to install a CT scanner at the hospital. The club and Lucknow’s Music in the Fields have been long-time supporters of the founda...
Lois Marguerite Taylor, formerly of Lucknow, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Derbecker’s Heritage House, St. Jacobs, in her 90th year. Born May 2, 1934, in Kinloss Township, she was the daughter of the late Clara (MacGillivray) and John Crow...
POLICE LAY STUNT-DRIVING CHARGE (KINCARDINE, ON) - March 14, at 6:32 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine, noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle's speed was displayed on radar at 135 km/h in a post...
William “Bill” James Frederick Zoppi of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in his 90th year. Born July 29, 1934, in Ottawa, he was the son of the late Fred and Evelyn (née Pink) Zoppi. Beloved husband of th...
Brooke Thomas of Kincardine struck gold at the national Special Olympic Winter Games, held in Calgary, Alberta, Feb. 27 to March 2. The 22-year-old figure skater won a gold medal in her freeskate, and placed fifth in her Level 1 Dance (she danced the Baby Blues and Dutch Waltz) as part...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Staff-sergeant Deb McClure (above) is the new South Bruce OPP detachment manager, taking on responsibility for policing operations in three municipal contracts and two municipal non-contract locations. She joined the South Bruce OPP Jan. 2. McClure be...
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has released updated research, reinforcing confidence that a Deep Geological Repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel can be safely constructed at the proposed Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON)-South Bruce site. That’s the word f...
(KINCARDINE, ONT.) - March 10, at 11:08 a.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to the report of a crash on Highway 21, between Concessions 5 and 7, in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers and Bruce County paramedics arrived to find a vehicle upside down in the east ditch. The driver, ...
Dr. Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor of Huron-Kinloss Township, an optometrist in Walkerton, received the 2024 Women of Distinction award, while Chelby Morris received the Young Woman of Distinction Award, at the International Women’s Day, held Thursday in Chesley. About 100 people attended...
POLICE LAY STUNT-DRIVING CHARGE (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - March 11, at 12:11 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 3 in Arran-Elderslie, noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle's speed was displayed on radar at 136 km/h in a post...
Over a century ago, in the years following his death, the patients and friends of Dr. Solomon Secord chose to put up two monuments in his honour. There have been concerns raised with regard to one of these monuments due to the reference to Secord’s service to the Southern Army (a...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held another successful Bakeless Bake Sale throughout the month of February, raising almost $2,200. Liz Nurton has written the following poem in tribute to the generous community support of this event. Well the...
Phyllis Luella Metcalf (née McConnell) of Cargill, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Willard Metcalf (2003). Survived by her children, Eric Metcalf (Candy Keller-Metcalf) of Cargill, and C...
ONE ARRESTED AFTER POLICE RESPOND TO DISTURBANCE (HURON TWP, ON) - March 9, at 9:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance along Blair's Trail in Huron Township. Officers responded and located an intoxicated individual at the scene who was taken into...
Singaravel Pandian Jayabarathan, known as “Jay,” of Kincardine and now living in Ripley, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions as an atomic scientist and writer in India and Canada. The award was presented in January at the seventh Inter...
William Beverley “Bev” McNay of Lucknow, died March 8, 2024, at Sepoy Manor, with family at his side, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Cooper) for 51 years. Dear dad of Peter, Craig, Kendra and Erin (Kevin), all of Lucknow. Special grandpa "Billy-...
Staff at the Bruce County Public Library has announced that it will be undertaking a comprehensive review of its programming offerings and is reaching out to the community for input. As part of this initiative, the library has launched on-line and in-person surveys to gather feedback f...
(BROCKTON, ON) - March 4, the South Bruce OPP announced the addition of Project Safe Trade spots at the Walkerton detachment. With Project Safe Trade already established at the Kincardine detachment, there are now spots available for the community, at both detachments. Cr...
Kincardine council has agreed to add up to $92,000 to the 2024 budget in order to improve safety on the north and south piers, in Kincardine Harbour, this summer. At the meeting Wednesday night (March 6), councillor Rory Cavanagh presented the report from the pier safety ad hoc committ...
Bruce County looks forward to another year of the Adopt-A-Highway program. This public service program harnesses the power and passion of community volunteers to pick up litter along county road rights-of-way and provides an opportunity for environmentally-conscious citizens to make a ...