Category: Kincardine News
Bruce County Memories – Carrying the Royal Mail in the Bruce
The mail must go through, they say, through snow and rain and gloom of night. Even if it means walking 45 miles and back. In 1852, that was the job of Cowan Keys, the first mail carrier of Bruce County. With Her Majesty’s mail in a satchel slung over his shoulder he would tramp once […]
Nominations open for Afro Caribbean Youth
Nominations are now open for this year’s Afro Caribbean Youth Awards. For the second year, the Municipality of Kincardine is collaborating with community partners for the awards in recognition of Afro Caribbean youth living in Grey and Bruce counties who demonstrate creativity, leadership, cultural dignity, academic merit, community involvement, advocacy for social justice, commitment to […]
Laundromat fire leaves service gap in Kincardine
Local social service agencies are working together to support access to laundry services after a fire demolished a Kincardine laundromat. “Having lost a property of my own to a fire, I can only imagine how challenging and disruptive this must be for the business owners and those who utilized their facilities,” said municipal councillor Beth […]
Structure fire delays, but doesn’t deter Kincardine Scottish Festival
Organizers say the 25th anniversary of the Kincardine Scottish Festival was a success despite getting off to a rough start. “We were pleasantly surprised at the attendance, even given the tragic circumstances on Saturday morning,” said Kristine McMahon, festival director-at-large, on July 8. “We had amazing numbers all weekend long, and when the parade was […]
Podcaster, Owen Sound Attack launching minor hockey incentive program
A local podcaster is hoping to shed light on what he says is the true value of minor hockey. “Too many people look at hockey and just think you’ve got to win, but hockey’s not really about hockey,” said Chuck Bastie, host of Chuck’s World of Infinite Mojo, a podcast about hockey and all spinoffs […]