Well gardeners, is it spring or is it summer? We certainly have had some variable weather, but there is hope the warm weather is coming. Before we know it, we will be working in our gardens and complaining about how hot it is. The Kincardine and District Horticultural Society held its ...
The 100 People Who Share Bruce County organization held its first meeting of the year, April 28, at Ainsdale Golf Course, celebrating its 10th year of giving back to the community. Sixty-two people were in attendance, including presenters, several new members and the dedicated returnin...
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen are excited to announce that Matthew Good (above) and His Band have been added to the Friday night line-up for Lucknow's Music in the Fields 2026, happening Aug. 27-29 at the Graceland festival grounds. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Headstones wi...
More than 300 students wired outlets, became virtual boilermakers, used a CNC router, explored 3D printing, tested their simulated welding skills and much more, at the Nuclear Innovation Institute’s (NII) Built to Lead event hosted last week at the Grey County Sydenham Campus, ...
Papy Mukenge (above) has been appointed superintendent of education with the Bluewater District School Board, effective Aug. 1. A dedicated educational leader, Mukenge has more than 20 years of service in education across Ontario and internationally. He began his teaching career in 200...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has announced its new summer exhibition, "Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno – Biomimicry and Transport," a travelling exhibit that explores how nature’s designs have inspired innovative technologies. The museum is inviti...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society's “For Our Youth” Club changed things up a little for the April meeting. Instead of freezing their fingers off in the chilly weather to prepare their garden plot at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley, the members decide...
The 21st Kincardine Multicultural Celebration will be held Tuesday, May 12, from 5:30-8 p.m., on the arena surface at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. This vibrant, community event embraces diversity, strengthens inclusion, and fosters meaningful community connection. Admission is fr...
Emergency Preparedness Week occurs each spring, with communities across Ontario taking time to focus on emergency readiness. This year, from May 3-9, let’s get Prepared Together, a reminder that residents stay safer when they plan, prepare and respond as a community. Emergenci...
The Sobeys store in Kincardine has been fully renovated, and owner Tania Konigshofer and her staff are excited for the grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting, Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 a.m. Konigshofer of Kincardine took over the franchise last summer and her goal has been to make sure the...
Huron-Kinloss mayor Don Murray is running for re-election in the Oct. 26 municipal election and was the first to throw his hat into the ring when nominations opened Friday (May 1). Also filing nominations, were Jan Johnstone, Bluewater District School Board trustee for Kincardine and H...
United Way of Bruce Grey, the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force and community partners are expanding their commitment to senior well-being with a series of webinars designed to help older adults better understand and navigate retirement income. Retiring on a Low Income for Seniors in Bruce...
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) invites industry professionals, community leaders, educators and partners to the third annual Clean Energy Frontier Conference this fall. The two-day event, built on the theme,,"It starts here," explores the topics shaping...
The BUILDKD-plus Campaign, in support of the new Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) build, has received its first community group donation. Thanks to the Ripley Reunion 2025 committee for the $10,000 donation toward this campaign. A local fund-raising committee has launched &q...
Donald Joseph Keating of Kincardine died suddenly, Friday, April 24, 2026. at the age of 46. He was born in Terrace Bay and grew up in Schreiber. In later years, he made his home in Kincardine where he spent many years building a life in the community. Survived by his son, Royce; hi...
Last week, Bren de Leeuw and Fran Farrell attended the Grey Bruce Women's Institute Area meeting in Owen Sound at the Grey Roots Museum. Branch and executive from both counties took part in finalizing the Area Convention details for Oct. 1 in Chepstow, and celebrating new members join...
John A. MacDonald, beloved husband of Linda M. MacDonald, of Tiverton, died at Bright Shores Hospital in Owen Sound, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in his 64th year. If we are to be considered a product of our environment, John surely embodies the gravel roads, winding rivers and infinite hor...
Modern-day explorers of the Canadian wilderness are unique and rare, especially if they travel solo. A notable exception is geographer and author Adam Shoalts who has carved a unique place in Canadian exploration. For the second time in three years, Huron Bruce Nature Club members, fri...
After a snowy winter and cool, wet spring, local gardeners are understandably eager to get outside and get dirty. Members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society have been busy attending and planning events for education and community beautification. The Ontario Horticultural ...
Q: Before I start on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist medication, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), are there any lifestyle changes I should know about? A: Let us first give a quick summary of what GLP-1 Receptor Agonists are. But before we get into that, you may want to know that Glucago...
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club has announced the public grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square-foot headquarters, Saturday, May 9. Located on the Graceland event grounds, the facility includes the Kinsmen Hall meeting room, ample storage space, and a new centre fo...
Tomorrow night (May 1) is our first Music Bingo Night. Come and have some fun and give this new event a try. You can buy a booklet for our five games for $10 and that'll let you play two cards per game. Each game is a different themed playlist. We won't tell you what the playlists...
Hans Josef Dakin of Kincardine died April 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born April 27, 1945, Hans grew up in London, England, and at the age of 15, with his parents, Ronald and Anne Dakin and two younger brothers, Fred and Les, immigrated to Canada in 1960, settling in Cambridge, Ontario...
Phyllis O'Reilly won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $396. She chose Envelope No. 17 which revealed the Four of Hearts, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, th...
The Kincardine Municipal Airport hosted 10 students from Ripley, Kincardine and Walkerton, Friday, April 24, for a day of learning and exploring, with 12 volunteers who represented a variety of aspects in aviation. The event was organized so that all students had an opportunity to look...
Members of the South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered for their annual general meeting April 8 at the Walker House in Southampton. President Jo Ann Ruetz welcomed the group and new member Pau...
The United Way of Bruce Grey is reminding residents that the provincial electricity and natural gas disconnection moratoriums will end tomorrow (April 30), with utilities permitted to begin disconnecting customers for non-payment as of May 1. “We’re already experiencing ext...
With Kincardine councillor Mike Hinchberger appointed as deputy mayor, following the resignation of Andrea Clarke, the municipality has begun the process to fill the vacant councillor-at-large seat on council. As the vacancy falls after March 31 in the year of a regular municipal elect...
If you like a bit of madcap and mayhem mixed in with your classical performance, you are going to love the Kincardine Theatre Guild's production of "Wyrd Sisters," which opened Friday night at the Kincardine Arts Centre in downtown Kincardine. While the cast brings much t...
Wendy Parry (née Mountain) of Tiverton, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Huron Shores Hospice, April 23, 2026, at the age of 69, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 7, 1957, in Hamilton, where she was raised. Later, she made her home i...
The Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) Musical Theatre Performance Club is in rehearsals to bring the musical, "A Knight On Broadway," to the stage at the Kincardine Arts Centre, opening May 28. This Broadway showcase features numbers selected and staged by the students...
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) has released its 2025 Annual Report, Building our strength at home, speaking to the organization’s expanded reach over the past year and demonstrating that local action, done with purpose and partnership, can drive national impact. From...
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Local 2222 in Kincardine got a little "soxy" with its window display this year and won the Golden Sock Award in this year's Lots of Socks competition. Organized by Community Living of Kincardine and District, the contest was held...
Bruce Power and the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario are forging a strategy to ensure the proposed Bruce "C" nuclear project is supported by a highly-qualified skilled trades workforce that builds the talent pipeline for the future while powering On...
Bruce County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste collection event, Saturday, May 9, at the Kincardine public works yard, 140 Valentine Avenue, Kincardine, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is your opportunity to clear out hazardous material from your home, garage or basement and make sure it&...
(KINCARDINE), ON) -The South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to a weapons incident in Kincardine. The South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit is asking for witnesses to come forward who were in the area of Mechanics Avenue and James Street and/or Mechanics Ave...
The 32-member cast and crew have been fine-tuning their performance of the musical, "Musicville," which takes to the stage tomorrow (April 27), at Elgin Market Public School in Kincardine. Featuring students in Grades 3-6, the bright and colourful show tells the story of Melo...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team (FRC Team 781) of Kincardine travelled to Niagara Falls last weekend (April 16-19) for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Ontario Championships. Through Friday and Saturday, the team’s robot competed in qualifyi...
About 60 people enjoyed Chili and Trivia Night at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, Friday evening. The meal featured a baked potato with chili, with desserts and beverages, followed by several fun rounds of trivia. The church also presented a donation of $1,000 to Big Brothers ...
Everyone is welcome to the Walker House in Kincardine to enjoy live music from "Eton Avenue" at Paddy's Pub Night, Friday, May 1, from 6-9 p.m. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to support local musicians. Meals are not provided at this time. Feel free ...