Tag: Kincardine
Cyclist dies after collision with truck on Highway 21
South Bruce OPP are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and cyclist that resulted in the death of the cyclist. Police responded to a report of a collision along Highway 21 in Kincardine Township on Sept. 9 at approximately 8:50 p.m. OPP responded to the scene with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services […]
Cyclist dies after collision with truck on Highway 21
The South Bruce OPP are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and cyclist that resulted in the death of the cyclist. Police responded to a report of a collision along Highway 21 in Kincardine Township on Sept. 9 at approximately 8:50 p.m. OPP responded to the scene with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency […]
Kincardine fire chief says people lack respect for Lake Huron
The number of water rescues spiked in the Kincardine area last week, likely the result of overconfidence and a lack of respect for the power of Lake Huron, Kincardine’s fire chief said. Chief Brad Lemaich said there have been seven water rescue calls to the lake so far this year, when normally there would be […]
Free Hindu culture open house August 13 in Kincardine
Residents of Grey-Bruce are invited to a free event celebrating Hindu culture at Victoria Park in Kincardine on August 13. The event is being held on behalf of the Swajan Samanvay Sanatan Centre, Municipality of Kincardine, Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce, and Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP). Those who attend may participate in yoga and […]
Kincardine hires former Brockville mayor as new CAO
A former businessman, mayor and top municipal staffer in Moosonee is joining the Municipality of Kincardine as the lakeside town’s new chief administrative officer. The municipality announced the hiring of David Henderson via media release Monday after council passed a bylaw making the appointment official. Henderson’s appointment is effective as of Aug. 2. “I am […]
Accused of vulgar mid-debate insult, municipal politician docked 90 days pay
A Kincardine politician accused of uttering a vulgar insult toward a council colleague, shocking viewers of an online debate and sparking a slew of complaints, has been docked 90 days pay – the harshest penalty allowed under the Municipal Act.
Police honour life-saving efforts in 2020 Kincardine pier drowning
A Kincardine man whom police honoured recently for his part in life-saving efforts — of a man who died trying to save his cousins at Kincardine’s Station Beach in 2020 — said some people don’t understand the water is still dangerous there. Dave Jenkins noticed a man and his small children in the water the […]
Fireworks, pancakes and air-shows on offer as Grey-Bruce celebrates Canada Day
“The Sound” is pumping up the volume for Canada Day celebrations this year after two years of relatively subdued festivities due to the pandemic. In fact, the vibe is set to reverberate through the city with four days of celebrations in Owen Sound beginning with Youth Day at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre Thursday. From […]
Good Food Box program expanding to feed need
The rising cost of living is a big reason a local program that provides low-cost or no-cost monthly boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to anyone who needs them is extending operations through the summer in some communities. Normally most of the 19 Grey Bruce Good Food Box pickup locations take July and August off, […]
BAA athletes medal at provincial track and field championships
Ava Moric is a provincial high school champion. The John Diefenbaker student won the novice women’s 1,500-metre race Friday at York University’s Toronto Track and Field Centre in a time of 4:42.33, almost a full three seconds quicker than the second-place finisher. The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) track and field championships in […]