(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP is providing the public with some tips to help applicants living in OPP-policed areas, obtain their on-line police record checks. The OPP provides four types of police record checks: Criminal Record Check (CRC) Criminal Record and Judicial Mat...
The Municipality of Kincardine invites public input on the development of Macpherson Park, located along the lakeshore at Lambton Street, in the Town of Kincardine. Formerly known as Tiny Tot Park, the plan is to turn it into a fully-accessible, inclusive, destination-style playground,...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Port Elgin, and from Amberley to Goderich, was re-opened early Saturday morning. These sections of highway were closed Friday night (Dec. 19) due to blowing and drifting snow and no visibility. According to the West Region OPP, all roads previously clo...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Southampton, is closed due to blowing and drifting snow, and poor-to-no visibility. As of 6 p.m., Friday (Dec. 19), the South Bruce OPP closed the section of Highway 21, from Port Elgin to Southampton. An hour later, the section from Kincardine to Port El...
Kincardine’s 2026 budget was deemed adopted, Thursday (Dec. 18), with a tax-rate increase of 2.88 per cent. For an average home, assessed at $275,000, this equates to an increase of about $75 per year, or about $1.43 per week. A press release, issued Friday by the Municipality of...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Dec. 18, at 10:06 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of intimate partner violence in Paisley. Investigation revealed that a dispute occurred between two individuals at a residence, where the accused is alleged to have thrown a puppy across the room...
With the holiday season nearly here and the new year quickly approaching, Bruce Power is looking back on a year that was foundational in powering Ontario forward. The company’s operations and project work in 2025 helped set the table for a bright future in the local communities a...
(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) - Almost 200 drivers are now facing criminal charges as Week 4 of the 2025 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign continues. To date, West Region OPP officers have conducted 2,076 RIDE checks across 13 detachments, with the follow...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has reviewed and submitted comments to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO)'s proposal that would consolidate the province’s 36 Conservation Authorities into seven regional organizations, supported by a new provincial agenc...
Christmas will soon be here, and we extend our very best wishes to all who read this column from near and far. Merry Christmas, from the Purple Grove community! Congratulations to the Kincardine Record for 11 years running a great on-line news source. Just a wonderful way to catch up o...
Melody Smillie of Kincardine won $2,855 in the Catch the Ace draw as the jackpot soared to more than $52,000, but the Ace of Spades was not found. She chose Envelope No. 22 which contained the Seven of Spades. Remember, we will be drawing on both Dec. 24 and 31, so be sure to get your tic...
All nine of Westario Power’s shareholders have voted to accept a purchase offer from ERTH Corporation. In addition to Fortis Inc., Westario’s municipal shareholders include: Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss, Brockton, Hanover, Minto, North Huron, Saugeen Shores and South Bruce. ...
Julie Amanda Farrell (nee Hicks), beloved wife of Chris Farrell of Kincardine, died at the Kincardine Hospital, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 50. She was born in North York, Feb. 27, 1975. Mother of Dawson Farrell of Kincardine. and daughter of Stanley (Linda) Hicks of Musgr...
The Counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are inviting residents to share their transportation needs and priorities as part of a joint regional transit study. This new study is exploring how to better connect and...
Irving S. Kennedy, formerly of Kincardine, died Nov. 21, 2025, in Barrie, at the age of 87. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, March 18, 1938, he was the son of Stanley and Anna Kennedy of Donkin, where he lived with his two brothers, Errol and Clive. He married his high s...
ARREST MADE IN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INCIDENT (HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Dec. 10, the South Bruce OPP received a report of intimate partner violence in Lucknow. The initial report was a matter of a child custody dispute; however, discussion with the involved parties led to the d...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation has announced that its community fund-raising campaign has reached the $12-million mark, bringing the organization two-thirds of the way toward its $18-million goal for the redevelopment project at the Kincardine Hospital. Launched in...
(HURON EAST, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an individual, following an incident in the Town of Seaforth. Sunday, Dec. 7, just after 3 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who was reportedly walking in Seaforth swinging a knife. Police located the su...
Today, marks the 11th anniversary of the Kincardine Record, the only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source, serving Kincardine, Ripley, Tiverton and Lucknow, and the surrounding area. Thanks to the support of our great advertisers, faithful readers, family and friends,...
Bruce Power and Tetra Tech have announced the multi-year renewal of a long-standing Master Services Agreement in support of a shared goal to power Ontario’s future. This agreement reinforces the strength of collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality engineer...
With the holiday season approaching, Grey Bruce Public Health is urging residents to take steps to protect their health and reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. This reminder comes as influenza activity in Ontario continues to rise – with flu cases expected to peak in late D...
A good crowd enjoyed live music, refreshments and many favourite Christmas songs at the Community Carol Sing, held Wednesday afternoon at the Kincardine Legion. Hosted by the Kincardine Rotary Club, the event was a joint effort with Community Living of Kincardine and District. It fe...
(GODERICH, ON) - Dec. 7, members of the Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against the partner. A 33-year-ol...
The Durham Street Bridge on Bruce County Road 4 in Walkerton will be temporarily re-opened to two-lane traffic, Dec. 19. This is part of the project’s winter shut-down and is intended to improve traffic flow and support winter maintenance activities. Please note: Weig...
Residents are welcome to ring in the New Year with Kincardine council at the New Year’s Levée, taking place Wednesday, Dec. 31. The annual gathering is a chance for the community to enjoy family-friendly activities, and celebrate the close of one year while looking forward...
The Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) Christmas Knights returned Saturday morning, after a five-year hiatus, and certainly made up for lost time, collecting almost 2.5 tonnes of donations for the Kincardine Food Bank. Eighteen teams of students, in Grades 7-12, and their volunte...
A blanket of snow buried the Kincardine area Sunday morning as about a foot of snow fell, beginning around 4 a.m. By the time people were getting ready to go to church, their vehicles were coated in more than six inches of snow, driveways were clogged, streets weren’t plowed and ...
The Kincardine Charity Bridge Club has donated $7,500 each to Huron Shores Hospice, and Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey. The presentations were made Friday afternoon in the seniors’ room at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The club has been playing duplicate bridg...
The Walker House Museum in Kincardine is hosting a special presentation by local historian Bill Streeter, sharing the story of his grandfather, George Streeter, who came to Canada at just 10 years old as part of the Barnardo Home Children program. From the 1890s to the 1930s, more than...
About 35 members and guests of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society enjoyed the annual Christmas Luncheon, held Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, in the social room at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to greet the crowd and stayed for the meal. T...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club presented a couple of cheques to local organizations this past week. Among them, were Kincardine Community Services for the Children’s Christmas Campaign, $2,500; and Huron Shores Hospice, $600. Back in November, the Lions donated $500 to th...
The holidays are a busy time and there’s lots to keep in mind. Residents of Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss are reminded of changes to the garbage and recycling schedules during Christmas and New Year’s. For the Municipality of Kincardine, a few pick-up days are shifting, s...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Central Huron resident with an impaired driving offence, following a traffic stop in the Town of Goderich. Just before 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Huron Road in God...
After a week with three storm days and a sudden start to winter, guess we better get our vehicles ready for the season! An emergency travel kit never goes astray - hats, mittens, boots, shovel, blanket, snacks and booster cables sure come in handy. And what about that thunder and lightnin...
Sean Poisson won $2,809 in Wednesday's Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 10, revealing the Jack of Diamonds, so the Ace of Spades remains hidden once again. The jackpot would have been $48,370, which is amazing, and we thank everyone who bought tickets this past week! Nex...
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has announced growth in student achievement, following the release of the 2024-25 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessment results. This year’s results are highlighted by an improvement in primary (Grade 3) litera...
Ring in 2026 at the New Year’s Eve Mexican Fiesta fund-raiser, hosted by the Kincardine Beach Pavilion, in support of the Kincardine Hospital capital campaign Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a way you’ve never experienced before. This is the night everyone will be talking...
(ORILLIA, ON) - As winter conditions set in, the OPP is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice is often dangerously thin and unpredictable. While some people enjoy snowmobiling or dr...
The Bluewater District School Board continues to see an overall upward positive trend in newly-released standardized test results by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). Assessment results in Grade 3 reading, writing, and mathematics show the most significant improve...
Rhoda Iris Chesbro of Owen Sound, formerly of Kincardine, died at Brightshores Health Centre, Owen Sound, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 88. Born Aug. 31, 1937, in Eastman, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Phaneuf) Chesbro. Dear Mom of Cathy and her...