Kincardine News

From housing to agriculture, and energy to tourism, Bruce County is striving to cover all the bases as it prepares for the future.

Participants in this year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk managed to surpass their fundraising goal by nearly $4,000. On Feb. 22, 110 walkers representing 20 teams congregated at the Kincardine legion to participate in the event, which was altered to include only a two-kilometre route due to snow accumulation. Traditionally, walkers also have the […]

A Bruce Power executive is helping lead a group tackling impending U.S. tariffs. “I am honoured to co-chair the OBTLC (Ontario Business and Trade Leadership Coalition) and look forward to working with our members to identify solutions that will strengthen Ontario businesses’ global competitiveness,” James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief operating officer and executive vice-president of […]

Community Living Kincardine and District (CLKD) is celebrating a decade of spreading Down Syndrome awareness through its annual display competition, Lots of Socks. “Over the last 10 years it has grown to over 100 businesses, schools and organizations in our community – all coming together to raise awareness, celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and showcase […]

The effects of this week’s winter storm continue to cause closures and cancellations in the area today, Feb. 19. All Municipality of Kincardine rural roads remain closed. Goderich Street from Bruce Avenue to Huronville remains closed. Elgin Market Public School, Kincardine District Senior School, Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School, and Ripley-Huron Community School are closed. The […]

Intense snow squalls continued to result in road closures in Grey-Bruce on Tuesday, while students across the two counties were home from school.  Grey-Bruce OPP said they responded to close to 40 collisions on Monday alone, along with numerous other traffic hazard calls, including vehicles stuck in drifts and snowbanks. They were asking people to […]

The Municipality is stepping up to help make the Lions Club’s All Wheel Park a reality. “As we’re growing, I think it’s important that we’re also creating opportunities for youth,” Coun. Beth Blackwell said during the Jan. 27 meeting of Kincardine council. The planned All Wheel Park is a 7,000 square foot recreational space designed […]

Winter weather and road closures are impacting Kincardine once again. Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School and Kincardine’s Municipal Administration Centre are both closed today, Feb. 14.  Municipal staff that are able will be working remotely. However, there could be some service disruptions, the Municipality said in an email. For road conditions and other traveler information from […]

Local figure skater Brooke Thomas is heading to Italy to represent the nation. From March 8 to 15, Thomas will be one of more than 1,500 athletes from 102 delegations congregating in Turin, Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, which includes eight winter sports — alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, dance sport, figure […]

The Municipality of Kincardine has declared a Significant Weather Event as of noon today, Feb. 12, in response to a forecasted major winter storm. The declaration isn’t a notice of reduced level of service or a highway closure, the Municipality said on its website, but it may take longer than usual to maintain or improve […]

Agriculture should be a top priority for provincial election candidates, says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). “The OFA encourages all provincial election candidates to take clear and decisive stances on critical issues that affect agriculture, food security, and rural development,” said Sara Wood, OFA vice-president. “Protecting our domestic food supply and ensuring the sustainability […]

Kincardine resident loses more than $100K in online scam  On Jan. 29, South Bruce OPP were contacted by a Kincardine resident who was allegedly defrauded of thousands of dollars. Investigation revealed that, over the course of approximately five years, the victim had sent more than $100,000 to an individual they conversed with online before receiving […]