Category: Kincardine News
Stolen truck towing livestock trailer recovered in Kincardine, charges laid
A North Huron resident has been charged in the theft of a truck and trailer that were later found abandoned. On Sept. 18 at 4:52 a.m., South Bruce OPP received a report of a stolen pickup truck with a livestock trailer attached being taken from an address along Sideroad 15 North in Kincardine. The vehicle […]
Police return stolen pets to owner, charge Kincardine man with theft
A cat and dog were reunited with their owner after being removed from a home during a break-in in Kincardine. According to the South Bruce OPP, the victim’s cat and dog were taken from their home, located on Bruce Road 20, during a break-in that took place around 10 a.m. on Sept. 15. As a […]
Annual Handbags for Hospice fundraiser returns Sept. 19
Huron Shores Hospice is holding its 8th annual Handbags for Hospice event this week, bringing 170 women and men together for a fabulous evening of handbags, food, drink, laughs, fun and fundraising at the Kincardine Pavilion. The Sept. 19 event begins at 6 p.m. with the silent auction of nearly 100 high-end handbags. A short program […]
Kincardine council seeking candidates for Ward 1 vacancy
Kincardine has begun the process of finding a new councillor to represent Ward 1 following the death of Doug Kennedy. During the Sept. 11 meeting, council officially declared the office of Coun. Kennedy vacant. A member of Kincardine council for nearly six years, Kennedy died on Aug. 15 at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton at […]
LETTER: Commending Kincardine council’s leadership on Secord decision
I would like to commend the Municipality of Kincardine council for their recent decision to decommission the Secord monument. By thoughtfully addressing concerns surrounding the monument’s historical significance, the council has demonstrated leadership that places the dignity and lived experiences of marginalized residents at the forefront. This decision is a necessary and courageous step toward […]
CANHC members tour Bruce Power during summer meeting
On Sept. 6, the Municipality of Kincardine and Bruce County hosted the summer meeting of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC). “The Municipality of Kincardine is the host community to Bruce Power and a long-standing member of CANHC. It’s a great time to learn from other nuclear host communities and share the firsthand […]
Kincardine student launches new business through grant program
A Kincardine student is among seven successful applicants of Bruce County’s Summer Company program. “We are pleased to provide aspiring young entrepreneurs with the tools and support to start their own small businesses through this year’s Summer Company program,” said Jeffrey Loney, manager of economic development for Bruce County. “Congratulations to all the entrepreneurs who […]
Preparations ramping up for Ripley-Huron Fall Fair
Themed “Fall Trees & Honey Bees,” the 161st Ripley-Huron Fall Fair kicks off Friday, Sept. 27. Darren Steckle and Graham Bedard perform in the refreshment tent on Friday night with The Weekend Never Ends and Adam Cousins performing Saturday night. Beef and sheep competitions take place on Saturday, as well as a light horse show. […]
Kincardine Lions honoured with awards during first meeting
At the Kincardine and District Lions Club’s first business meeting of the new fiscal year, several awards were presented to deserving members. Past zone chair Lion Paul Kozma presented Lion Dianne Pennington with a Lions Clubs International Gold Key Award for sponsoring a new member during International’s 100th anniversary. Lion Paul Kozma also presented Lions […]
Controversial Secord monument to be decommissioned in Kincardine
One of two monuments honouring Dr. Solomon Secord will no longer be displayed in Kincardine following much debate. “We understand that this decision may not satisfy everyone,” said Mayor Kenneth Craig. “However, after listening to our community, it became clear that there was no appropriate place to display the Secord monument that would align with […]