Kincardine

Tiverton coffee house striving to become new tourist draw

ByKincardine News

Owners of a local coffee house are working to make their business a tourism destination. “The plan is to come up with a calendar of events, twice a month, where we alternate between an art exhibition and an open mic night or having a performer come in,” explained Dan Banko, co-owner of Little Blue House […]

Hundreds use Bookmobile during first month of operation

ByLucknow Sentinel

The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) Bookmobile is making its rounds and gaining positive feedback. “Public response has been very positive – lots of comments on the quality of the new collection on board,” said Brooke McLean, BCPL director of library services. According to McLean, between Oct. 10 and Oct. 31, 274 people visited the […]

Women in Construction hosting two hiring events

ByLucknow Sentinel

The Women in Construction program is offering area employers an opportunity to meet upcoming graduates through two open houses. A “job fair in reverse,” the events aim to bring together potential employers with members of the program in a casual environment. Women in Construction is run in partnership with Bruce County, the UBC local 2222 […]

Lakeshore Triathlon will call Port Elgin home in 2024 and beyond

ByOwen Sound Sun Times

The Lakeshore Triathlon will call Saugeen Shores home in 2024 and beyond. Organizers of the race announced earlier this week the former Kincardine Women’s Triathlon, which shifted to Port Elgin this past summer to re-route around Kincardine’s big downtown dig, will make the move permanent. “We are excited to start a new chapter for the […]

Ruck 2 Remember returns to the peninsula in support of veterans

ByOwen Sound Sun Times

Carrying at least 25 pounds on their backs, men and women “rucked” from starting points in Kincardine and Meaford to Wiarton over two days – – and that might be the easy part. The Ruck 2 Remember organizers said they kicked this year’s annual event on the peninsula “up to 11” to celebrate 10 years […]

Horticultural society hosts annual flower show

ByKincardine News

Members of the Kincardine and District Horticultural Society brought their best blooms to show in the society’s annual flower show, which was held at the Davidson Centre on June 5.  Entries were sorted into 26 categories which were divided into four classes: cut flowers, potted plants, collections and designs.  Many factors, including the season, local […]

Enrolment growth, new builds highlighted in BWDSB budget report

ByLucknow Sentinel

Enrolment growth, new school builds and a focus on student wellbeing and mental health are key pillars in a draft budget presented at the Bluewater District School Board’s business committee meeting on June 6 that includes a nearly $11-million operating revenue increase. Rob Cummings, BWDSB superintendent of business services and treasurer, presented the 2023-24 budget […]

Enrolment growth, new builds and a focus on student development highlight BWDSB budget report

ByOwen Sound Sun Times

Enrolment growth, new school builds and a focus on student wellbeing and mental health are key pillars in a draft budget presented at the Bluewater District School Board’s business committee meeting Tuesday night that includes a nearly $11 million operating revenue increase. Rob Cummings, BWDSB superintendent of business services and treasurer, presented the 2023-24 budget […]

The ‘haters’ make Pride events all the more necessary, organizer says

ByKincardine News

There’s been a resurgence of anti-gay expression, which Sandy Blackwood has heard first-hand. In the past month, the vice-president of Kincardine Pride has received calls from people with private numbers to tell her off in profane and offensive ways. All the more reason that local Pride parades matter, she said on June 2. Kincardine’s Pride […]

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