(PORT ELGIN, ON) - A 49-year-old man is dead after the SUV he was driving and a pick-up truck were involved in a head-on collision on Highway 21, south of Port Elgin, Tuesday evening. March 31, at 5:23 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP responded to reports of a collision on Hig...
Household hazardous waste doesn't belong down the drain or in the garbage. For that reason, Bruce County has established collection events throughout the county in 2026, where you can safely dispose of this waste material and keep harmful chemicals out of the landfills and waterway...
(LUCKNOW, ON) - Monday, March 30, just before 9 a.m., South Bruce OPP officers were contacted about a man who had been trespassing during the previous night at an address in the Village of Lucknow, and who had since returned that morning to the property. While investigating the inciden...
The Ontario government and the OPP are reminding the public to stay safe and prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation. During this time of year, there is little natural food for bears, causing them to search for other food sources, including garbage and bird feed....
(ORILLIA, ON) - With Ontario's seatbelt law heading into its 51st year, the OPP reports that nearly one-in-four road fatalities it investigates still involve someone who was not wearing a seatbelt. Dealing with dozens of deaths linked to the lack of seatbelt use every yea...
(PORT ELGIN, ON) - One person is dead following a head-on collision on Highway 21, south of Port Elgin. Tuesday, March 31, at 5:23 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP, along with fire and emergency medical services responded to a collision on Highway 21 involving a Sports Utility...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a water safety statement due to heavy rainfall throughout the Saugeen Watershed. Heavy rainfall was received throughout the watershed Monday night (March 30), with up to 50-60 millimetres (mm) of rain recorded in some areas. G...
(MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Monday, March 23, at 10:14 p.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting proactive patrols along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine, when a vehicle was observed travelling at 133 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped, and th...
The Township of Huron-Kinloss, along with several other municipalities in Bruce County, is inviting residents to apply to serve on the Bruce County joint compliance audit committee for the 2026 municipal and school board election. The committee is an independent body established under ...
Bruce Power’s most recent Cobalt-60 harvest was a significant achievement in ground-breaking innovation, prosperity through partnerships, and boosting the company’s role in Canada’s position as a global super-power in providing life-saving medical isotopes to patients ac...
Cynthia “Cindy” Catton of Kincardine died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in her 65th year. Mother of William “Billy” Catton of Sarnia, Bradley Catton of Drayton Valley, and Samantha Catton of Toronto; and grandmother...
Welcome Spring! And everyone is sure looking forward to Easter celebrations and egg hunts around the communities! Have fun chasing your rabbits! Lots of birthdays to celebrate yet for the end of the month! Happy Belated Birthday to Julie Davey, Nora Farrell, Kay Logtenberg, Kathy Holla...
Members of the Ripley-Huron Skating Club traded in their dancing shoes for blades as they presented "Skate Through the Decades" achievement night and showcase, Thursday evening, at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Performances included individual solos and ensembles, featur...
Planned maintenance at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton will begin this spring, taking about three months to complete, and will include roofing and replacement of climate control systems. Regular programming and access to the museum will continue throughout th...
Donald "Don" McKay of Bowmanville, formerly of the Kincardine area, died peacefully, March 17, 2026, with his daughters by his side, at the age of 67. Loving father of Kiersten (Stuart) and Korey (Riley). Cherished grandfather of Walker and Briar, and grandpaw of Remy. ...
Families in Kincardine are invited to celebrate the Easter season with a fun-filled, free community event hosted by the Kincardine Rotary Club in partnership with the Kincardine Agricultural Society. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 4, and is open to children ...
Dale Arthur Burrows of Kincardine died peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine. He was 44. Beloved husband of Jessica (nee Rutledge), and dear father of Alecsys. Dale will be dearly missed by his brothers, Andrew, Tre, and Devon; cheri...
In preparation for the "Still Becoming" community art exhibition in June, the Walker House Museum in Kincardine is offering a facilitated workshop with local artist Andreah Barker, Tuesday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. Whether you are seeking creative direction or simply want a de...
Hosted by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, members of the Green Ribbon Panel will join industry leaders from integrated economic sectors critical to Ontario–United States (U.S.) collaboration, in an Ontario delegation to Washington this week. The delegation will bring l...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society embraced St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the March 17 meeting with most participants sporting green clothing and accessories. Passersby could be forgiven for thinking the Ripley-Huron Community Centre had been invaded by leprechauns as...
Members of the Kincardine and District Lions Club were at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, Thursday morning, to present a $500 donation to the Kincardine Good Food Box Neighbour-to-Neighbour initiative. The club not only donates to this program, it supplies transportation for outl...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - A 27-year-old man has died following a collision involving two motor vehicles in the Municipality of Brockton. March 28, at approximately 10 a.m., the South Bruce OPP, along with the local fire department, and Bruce County EMS, responded to a two-vehicle collis...
The Bruce County Public Library is offering an informative three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of wills and powers of attorney. Led by Angela Yenssen, staff lawyer with the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic, this free series guides participants through key...
Over the past weeks, the Province of Ontario and the Counties of Bruce and Grey have continued their work to advance a renewed Grey Bruce Public Health board. As part of this process, the counties and the province concluded the terms of the previous board members and began reviewing new a...
Donald Miller of Kincardine, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died March 25, 2026, in his 83rd year. His love for sports was a life-long passion. Whether cheering on grandchildren or great-grandchildren from the sidelines or sharing stories of legendary games, he br...
March feels like a turning point. The first day of spring has officially clocked in, and every few hours of warm sun make gardening inch closer and closer. While it is tempting to grab a spade and begin digging, winter isn’t quite done yet. It is however, a good time to start planni...
It's no joke, tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 1 (April Fool's Day), for the Kin Cares 50/50 monthly lottery, a collaboration between the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation and the Kincardine Legion. Tickets will be available on-line at www.kincares5050.ca, or i...
Ontario finance minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, Thursday, delivering on the provincial government's plan to protect the people and services in Ontario. That's the word from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, mi...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is holding a six-week Youth in Policing Academy, beginning in April. This is an interactive opportunity for youth in Grades 10-12 who reside in southern Bruce County to learn more about policing. Topics covered include general patr...
Win Big. Give Back Bigger! That is the tagline for the new Kin Cares 50/50 Draw, with partners the Kincardine Legion and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. The draw is all set for ticket sales to start April 1! The ticket price tiers are as follows: five tickets for $10,...
(BROCKTON, ON) - March 9, at 8:14 a.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting proactive patrols along Bruce County Road 20 in Brockton when a vehicle was observed travelling at 149 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver, a 19-year-old of Campbellville,...
Six Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) students travelled to Chesley, Wednesday night (March 25), to participate in the Bluewater District School Board’s French public speaking competition (Concours d’art oratoire). Bravo to Martin, Ayza, Travis and Emma who represent...
Rod Lippert won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $439. He chose Envelope No. 16 which revealed the Seven of Spades, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the Catch t...
The Municipality of Kincardine has launched its 2026 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) programs, designed to support investment, revitalization, and long-term economic growth across the municipality. For 2026, council has allocated $100,000 toward the CIP to support successful projects ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Huron County OPP officers will be keeping a watchful eye for distracted drivers during the "Stay Focused" traffic campaign which runs March 27 to April 3. Fatal collisions caused by inattentive driving remain a serious issue in West Region. In 2024, ...
Sharon Marlene Jackson (nee Puckering), formerly of Inverhuron, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Toronto General Hospital. Beloved mother of Don Jackson of Toronto, and loving sister of Robert Puckering of Durham. Sharon leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Johanna...
Kincardine ratepayers shelled out $361,754.81 in remuneration for members of council, and other boards and committees, in 2025. That's down slightly from $377,186.02 in 2024. The main difference is the elimination of costs for the Bruce Telecom Board after the business was sold in ...
(GODERICH, ON) - March 3, just after 10:20 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Bayfield in Goderich. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilizer Breath T...
The Bruce County Public Library is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report, highlighting a year of strong community connection and expanded services across the library system. The annual report is available on-line at: library.brucecounty.on.ca/about-us/annualreport. ...
Huron-Kinloss Township taxpayers spent $177,657.49 on council remuneration for 2025, down significantly from the $191,816.54 paid in 2024. Treasurer Christine Heinisch presented the report at the March 16 council meeting, outlining the total cost for council members’ salaries and...