Firearm incident in Kincardine leads to arrest of South Bruce man

A South Bruce man is facing charges after allegedly brandishing an imitation handgun outside of a Kincardine business in March. According to South Bruce OPP, the incident took place on Queen Street just before 10 p.m. on March 3. On April 16, the South Bruce OPP major crimes unit, assisted by the West Region tactics […]

100 People Who Share announces first meeting of 2024

100 People Who Share Bruce County is gearing up for another year of giving. Since April 2017, the organization has donated more than $200,000 to 21 local charities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters South Bruce North Huron, Kincardine’s Christmas Hamper program and The Bridge. Each meeting sees attendees pool their individual $100 donations to be […]

Kincardine Lions Club celebrating 50th anniversary

The Lions Club is celebrating 50 years of service in Kincardine. Sponsored by the Tiverton and District Lions Club, the club’s charter was granted by Lions Clubs International on April 12, 1974. Lion Bill Nelson served as charter president.  With a current roster of more than 60 members, including last charter member Lion Larry Bannerman, […]

Golden Sock awarded to Huron Heights Public School

Huron Heights Public School is the reigning champion of the annual Lots of Socks competition, spreading awareness about World Down Syndrome Day. Staff and students of the school were awarded the Golden Sock by Community Living Kincardine and District (CLKD) following a public vote. The school’s submission included a video showing students lining the halls […]

New mammography machine coming to Kincardine hospital

Kincardine’s hospital is receiving a new mammography machine this spring. The new Seno Pristina digital mammography system from GE Healthcare replaces equipment in use at the hospital since 2013 and is expected to be operational in late May, according to a South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) news release. Funded by the Kincardine and Community […]

Bruce Power providing $450K in funding through local health care partnership

A new health care partnership between Kincardine and Saugeen Shores is receiving financial backing from Bruce Power. “Our employees and our communities rely on the Kincardine and Saugeen Shores hospitals and the excellent services provided by the health-care professionals who staff these facilities,” said James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief development officer and executive vice-president, in […]

Kincardine, Saugeen Shores working to resurrect health care partnership

A health care partnership between Kincardine and Saugeen Shores is in the works. During the April 10 meeting, Kincardine council approved a motion directing the mayor and CAO to work with Saugeen Shores to advance a request to Bruce Power to fund the Healthcare Partnership Program, which would require $150,000 per year for three years. […]

Kincardine student competing at national science fair

An ongoing battle with his parents over eating breakfast prompted a local student to investigate what all the fuss is about. “My parents always tell me to eat breakfast, especially before school, but I don’t really like to, so I wanted to figure out why they say that,” explained Oscar Weerasinghe, 14. A Grade 8 […]

Explore Kincardine and be a citizen scientist for Earth Week

Begun in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event with the goal of motivating people to find and document wildlife in and around their cities using biodiversity apps and platforms like iNaturalist. To celebrate Earth Week 2024, the Municipality of Kincardine […]

Kincardine fire department called to 2 fires over 24-hour period

Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services (KFES) is pushing emergency preparedness after responding to two fire calls over the Easter holiday weekend. “The weekend’s events really highlight the importance of being prepared for emergency situations,” said Matt Cottrill, acting fire chief for KEFS, in an April 3 news release. “Preparation can include checking those extension cords […]

LETTER: Secord Monument should be displayed with pride, as was intended

Re: Displacement of downtown Secord Monument I have responded to the Municipality’s online “engagement process” regarding the Secord Monument. My feedback is to return the monument to a place of prominence within the former town. All historical accounts of Dr. (Solomon) Secord’s life and professional career state that he was a dedicated, caring physician and […]