Looking for something different to do this summer? The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens are inviting youth, ages 14-17, to take part in the youth stewardship program — a hands-on experience where students can learn new skills, meet new people, and make a real impact in their community. ...
Two individuals have put their names forward to run for deputy mayor in Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss, in the Oct. 26 municipal and school board election. Incumbent Jim Hanna is running for re-election in the township, while Kincardine councillor Rory Cavanagh is running for deputy mayor ...
Summer brings warm weather and sunshine, but it can also bring extreme heat events with very high temperatures and often high humidity. Extreme heat puts people at risk and affects everyone, even healthy adults. Heat illness can start quickly and become life-threatening. “Knowing t...
Saturday, June 13, the BUILDKD-plus committee will officially launch its community fund-raising campaign with "Back to KD," an open house-style event running from 1-4 p.m. at Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS). The afternoon will celebrate the history of KDSS while looking ahead to...
Members of the Kincardine and District Horticultural Society had a blooming good time at the monthly meeting and flower show, Monday evening. There were many exhibitors and so many beautiful entries. The top winners were Brenda Colquhoun, Jean Johnson and Ardele Brooks, with honourable m...
Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) art students participated in the Owen Sound Juried Student Art Show last month. There were 110 pieces of art in the show from seven different secondary schools, and 10 awards were presented. KDSS students produced outstanding ...
Erin O'Grady (above) is the new superintendent of education with the Bluewater District School Board, effective Aug. 1. In addition to a teaching career spanning over a decade, O'Grady’s experience includes many years serving in leadership roles, such as principal, vice-principal, ...
The Municipality of Kincardine will officially launch the new real-time beach safety signal at Station Beach, June 12. Following a testing and calibration period, the light will become fully-operational that day, providing beach-goers with current swimming condition information througho...
Bruce Power has launched a $1-million Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund to support municipalities across Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties in advancing planning related to the proposed Bruce "C" project. The new fund builds on previously-announced pre-development initiatives, i...
The Ripley Ravens Theatre Club is bringing the magic of Disney's "Aladdin Kids" to the stage at Ripley-Huron Community School. It's a colourful, high-energy show that will have you singing along to your favourite tunes in this familiar and well-loved story about the street-rat Alad...
The A Cappella Chamber Choir, based in Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, has placed second for community choirs, ages 19 and over, in the Ontario Music Festivals Association's provincial finals. Director Liz Coates was thrilled with the results which were announced Sunday, following the cho...
Big John's Smash and Smoke is hosting its grand-opening, Saturday, June 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Located at 947 Queen Street, Kincardine, this new establishment specializes in freshly-smashed burgers made from 75/25 chuck, topped the way you like, as well as hand-cut ...
Gordon Hewitt Campbell of Kincardine died peacefully, at Huron Shores Hospice, May 27, 2026, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Bernice MaryAnn Campbell (née Stewart) and cherished father of Darryl (Allison) Campbell and Lorri Lynn Campbell, Deeply missed by his grandchildren,...
Kenneth Lorrain Joseph (Ken) Chaput of Lucknow died peacefully, May 29, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow. He was 90. Born and raised on L'isle-aux-Allumettes, Quebec, Ken moved to Kitchener, Ontario, in 1966 where he and his wife, Lois, raised a family of five children. He relocated to ...
The Ripley and District Lions Club golf tournament has raised $13,500 to be split between Huron Shores Hospice and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. Held Friday at Ainsdale Golf Course, the event saw a tremendous turn-out, and strong support from local community sponso...
The Grey-Bruce Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with Bruce Power, is honouring students from the Bluewater District School Board and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board who recently participated in the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition. The competitors are receiv...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held its annual awards and dessert meeting, Monday, at the Kincardine Curling Club. The executive supplied the delicious desserts, as usual. Ginny Ross and her committee of Bessie Farrell and Pat Emmerton, handed out the ...
Three people have put their names forward to fill the vacant councillor-at-large seat on Kincardine council. The vacancy was the result of councillor Mike Hinchberger being appointed deputy mayor after Andrea Clarke resigned that position April 13. Carol Blake, William J. McKeeman, and ...
Edwin Donald McGillivray of Ripley died peacefully, May 28, 2026, a day after his 74th birthday. He grew up in Kincardine Township and settled in Ripley where he lived for the past 50 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Sandra (nee Collins); his brother, Ken; and step-siblings, Lee E...
The United Way of Bruce Grey has announced a temporary pause on new intakes for its Utility Assistance Program until July 2, due to unprecedented demand pressures and limited available funding resources. The program supports households in Bruce and Grey counties experiencing emergency he...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Half of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders killed in OPP jurisdiction were not wearing a helmet. It's a statistic that has seen little change in more than a decade and one that leaves no doubt about the risks of not protecting your head and your livelihood on the trails...
About 450 students from Elgin Market, Huron Heights and St. Anthony’s schools in Kincardine, and Ripley-Huron Community School, gathered at Ecole Elgin Market Public School, Wednesday morning (May 20), to join in the Team Unbreakable Run.Following a warm-up routine, the group headed...
Sheila Isabel Anne McGhee of Kincardine died Monday, May 25, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 81st year. Beloved mother of Brydon, Laurie (Derek Camilleri), and Rob. Grandmother of Sativa, Quinton, Lucas, and Colin. Remembered by her brother, Sinclair (Nandini) Robins...
Bruce Power’s annual site bus tour program returns Monday, June 1, and is being expanded through to Oct. 8 this year due to its popularity. Bus tours will run once-daily, Monday to Friday, in June; three times per day, seven days per week, in July and August; and twice-weekly from ...
For the second time this round, Marlene Pace of Kincardine won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $481. She chose Envelope No. 22 which revealed the Three of Spades, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice an...
The Municipality of Kincardine is reminding the public that electric scooters (e-scooters) are not permitted on municipal roads. A press release, issued Thursday by the municipality, states that an e-scooter is a two-wheeled, stand-up scooter, equipped with handlebars, a floorboard for t...
Construction has begun on the Kincardine Lions All-Wheel Park, located west of the Lions Park and Splash Pad, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The official kick-off was held Wednesday afternoon, with members of the Lions Club on hand, as well as representatives of the Lighthouse Blu...
Building on a pollinator garden series, the Huron Bruce Nature club welcomed expert landscape horticulturist, Brian Folmer, to the May 26 meeting. Gardening has changed over the years due to environmental stress, and gardeners are now learning to plant with the needs of pollinators, such ...
Saturday, Branch 183 hosted its first-ever Cornhole Tournament in the Legion Hall. The event was sold-out well in advance as 30 teams battled for Cornhole supremacy and cash prizes. Teams came from far and wide to compete. The tournament culminated in a final match, with Tony and Teresa v...
(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) The South Bruce OPP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a stolen tractor and identifying those responsible for the theft. May 25, the South Bruce OPP received a report of the theft of a large farm tractor from a property near Mildmay. Th...
The Kincardine Library is hosting a display of 34 traditional Jingle Dresses created by the Jingle Dress Sewing Circle. The display, available until June 6, offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of these dresses within many Indigenous comm...
Huron-Kinloss residents are invited to take part in a public survey to share their experiences with waste and recycling services. Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling, in partnership with its member municipalities, is reviewing how waste and recycling services are delivered. This work will h...
The Kincardine Family Health Organization has announced that both positions in Kincardine’s new Family Medicine Physician Residency Program have been successfully matched during the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service. Beginning in July, Dr. Kelechukwu Oranu (abov...
The South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered May 13 to celebrate the milestone 70th anniversary of the provincial organization and to honour the history and members of the local branch. The ladie...
Lucknow Fire and Emergency Services responded to a truck fire on Highway 21, south of Kingsbridge, Tuesday afternoon. Fire chief Jeff Bradley said the call came in at 4:09 p.m., that a tractor-trailer was on fire at a business located at the intersection of Dungannon Road and Highway 21....
In partnership with Smart Commute, Bruce County is inviting residents to celebrate cycling during Bike Month in June, and encourages everyone to ride and build new skills. A key date to mark on your calendar is Bike to Work Day, Thursday, June 4. It is a great chance to swap th...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses as police continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine. May 22, shortly before 11 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP, along with Kincardine Fire and Emerg...
David “Snap” Cuyler of Kincardine died May 23, 2026, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 76. Born April 13, 1950, Dave grew up in Kincardine and spent his life deeply connected to the community he loved. He had a life-long passion for heavy equipm...
There’s something special about making music together — the energy of rehearsal nights, the excitement before a performance, and the friendships that grow through a shared love of music. The Kincardine Community Concert Band is inviting new members to join this welcoming and...
Q: I was told that getting a base tan using a tanning bed will protect my skin from damage from the sun this summer. Can you comment on this? A: It is concerning to learn of a troubling trend among many young people when it comes to sun safety. Despite decades of public health campaigns...