Tag: Kincardine
Kincardine church collecting items for humanitarian relief kits
This summer, Bluewater Church in Kincardine is partnering with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) to gather items for hygiene relief kits. Each year, MCC distributes thousands of these kits to areas around the world experiencing humanitarian crises. According to the church, more than 80,000 kits have been shipped to El Salvador, Guatemala, Malawi, Puerto Rico and […]
Skilled trades co-op pilot concludes with plans to expand
A pilot program giving local students training in energy sector skilled trades resulted in new learning, job offers and future skilled trade co-op positions, according to facilitator NII Explore. Earlier this year, 25 high school students from Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) became the first to enrol in the NII Explore Energy Co-op, a specialized […]
Birds of prey pilot deterring geese at Port Elgin harbour
There’s a new sheriff in town to take care of Port Elgin’s pooping geese problem. More than 100 Canada geese are leaving their mark on the grass and walkway, making for unpleasant walking for harbour visitors. But the birds might have met their match: Michael Thibert’s three Harris hawks, which stand guard while tethered to […]
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Access to rapid addiction treatment added at Kincardine hospital
Patients in Kincardine now have access to a Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic thanks to a partnership between two regional healthcare organizations. Brightshores Health System and South Bruce Grey Health Centre recently announced a collaboration to enhance access to the RAAM clinics for individuals facing urgent addiction and substance use-related challenges. Brightshores will operate […]
More access to rapid addiction treatment comes online in Grey-Bruce
Patients in Kincardine now have access to a Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic thanks to a partnership between two regional healthcare organizations. Brightshores Health System and South Bruce Grey Health Centre recently announced a collaboration to enhance access to the RAAM clinics for individuals facing urgent addiction and substance use-related challenges. Brightshores will operate […]
Safe Beach warning system to be tested at Station Beach next summer
Beginning next summer, a first-of-its-kind wave, rip current and rough surf warning system may help better protect Station Beach users in Kincardine. The three-year pilot project spearheaded by the Municipal Innovation Council, an association of eight Bruce County municipalities, aims to develop a real-time beach warning system using an integrated sensor network and machine-learning models […]
Safe Beach warning system to be tested at Station Beach next summer
Beginning next summer, a first-of-its-kind wave, rip current and rough surf warning system may help better protect Station Beach users in Kincardine. The three-year pilot project spearheaded by the Municipal Innovation Council, an association of eight Bruce County municipalities, aims to develop a real-time beach warning system using an integrated sensor network and machine-learning models […]
Huron Fringe Field Naturalists enjoy birding presentation
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists (HFFN) were treated to fascinating history and facts, beautiful photographs and remarkable stories as long time HFFN member and lifelong birder James Turland shared his passion Dec. 7. Turland is generous with his time and talents leading hikes for the local nature club, the Bruce Birding Club and the Huron […]
Huron Fringe Field Naturalists enjoy birding presentation
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists (HFFN) were treated to fascinating history and facts, beautiful photographs and remarkable stories as long time HFFN member and lifelong birder James Turland shared his passion Dec. 7. Turland is generous with his time and talents leading hikes for the local nature club, the Bruce Birding Club and the Huron […]