Category: Kincardine News
Wheelbarrow of Wine raffle makes $4,500 for Kincardine hospital
The Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held another very successful annual Wheelbarrow of Wine raffle with the tickets being totally sold out. The draw was made on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. at the auxiliary gift shop with David Ellis, the chef at The Bruce, drawing the winning tickets. The winner of the 28 bottles of […]
Three boaters rescued after canoe capsizes near Kincardine
Three people wearing life jackets were rescued after their canoe capsized on Lake Huron south of Kincardine. One person was taken to hospital for observation, but otherwise no injuries were reported, a South Bruce OPP news release said. About 8:35 p.m., three people were reported overdue by family. South Bruce OPP was contacted about the incident, on […]
Achievement award finalists announced by Kincardine chamber
More than 100 nominations for this year’s Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Awards have been narrowed down to three finalists in 16 categories. “It’s exciting to see the community support the Community Achievement Awards, with so many nominations and such positive comments about local businesses, people and not-for-profit groups,” said Tammy Schneider, […]
Gathering of the Bands this weekend in Kincardine
A fan favourite among residents and visitors alike, this year’s Gathering of the Bands event is ready to entertain this Aug. 24. Live music begins at noon and runs throughout the day in Victoria Park in Kincardine. Celebrating its 33rd anniversary, the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band is sticking to tradition of thanking the community for […]
Arrest made in Kincardine break-in, OPP seek additional suspects
South Bruce OPP have made an arrest in a recent break-in and theft, but say they’re looking for additional suspects. On Aug. 20, police made a public appeal for information related to an Aug. 18 break and enter at a Queen Street business in Kincardine where approximately $2,500 worth of clothing was stolen. As a […]
Burlington Welsh Male Chorus to perform in Kincardine
As part of its 175th anniversary weekend activities, Knox Church Kincardine takes great pleasure to announce that the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus (BWMC) will be performing a concert at our church on Sept. 28 starting at 7 p.m. The BWMC was established in 2001 and has 47 active choristers. Their distinctive sound is achieved by […]
OPP seeking video footage following Queen Street break-in, theft
South Bruce OPP are appealing to the public for information related to a recent break and enter in Kincardine. According to police, approximately $2,500 worth of clothing was stolen from inside a Queen Street business on Aug. 18. Police are asking the public to check video surveillance around Queen Street between 8 p.m. on Aug. […]
Kincardine welcomes new fire chief
Guy Gallant took over as Kincardine’s new fire chief on Aug. 19. “On behalf of council and staff, I’m pleased to welcome Guy to the Municipality of Kincardine,” said Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier, Kincardine’s chief administrative officer, in a news release announcing the appointment. “We’re looking forward to his contributions and are confident that he will effectively […]
Doug Kennedy remembered for dedication to Kincardine community
Doug Kennedy is being remembered as a champion for local sports, health care and the Kincardine community. A member of Kincardine council for nearly six years, Kennedy died on Aug. 15 at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton at the age of 70 following a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Cathy Alcombrack, […]
Sea-Doo riders uninjured after vessel capsizes off Kincardine shore
Two riders were rescued after their Sea-Doo capsized in Lake Huron, off the coast of Kincardine. Around 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 12, South Bruce OPP received a report that a personal watercraft had capsized about 400 metres from the shore at Station Beach and two people could be heard yelling for help, according to an […]