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Minimum wage set to rise in October

Ontario’s minimum wage workers are getting a raise this fall.

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills plans to increase the hourly rate to $16.55 an hour starting on October 1.

It’s a 6.8 per cent increase from the current minimum wage of $15.50.

“Our government is putting workers in the driver’s seat,” said Labour Minister Monte McNaughton. “This latest increase is a fair and balanced approach that means more money in their pockets, so they can support their families and continue building a stronger Ontario for all of us.”

Saugeen Shores Council to hear details of proposed Port Elgin steam train

The town of Saugeen Shores is working to turn devastation into opportunity following a severe storm that downed hundreds of trees in North Shore Park in Port Elgin in September of 2021.

The storm forced the town  to restore the park, including landscaping, tree planting, and refreshed facilities such as trails and the playground.

The municipality is also considering the return of an historic steam train that once traveled the park. Council is expected to review more details of the proposal at their April 11th meeting.

County unveils new Director of Human Services

Bruce County has announced their new Director of Human Services.

The county has hired on Tina Metcalfe, who will be part of Bruce County’s Senior Leadership Team. In her new role, Metcalfe will be planning, advocating and delivering “responsive and innovative services that help individuals and families enhance their level of participation and quality of life in our communities,” according to a county release.

Under Metcalfe’s leadership, the Human Services team will continue overseeing:

Construction begins in downtown Kincardine

Construction equipment is breaking ground at the intersection of Harbour and Queen Street in downtown Kincardine.

The town reminds people that downtown businesses are still open. They have created alternate rear entries and put up signs to help direct vehicle and foot traffic to local businesses.

Sidewalks are open and there’s a new Downtown Dig Passport offered by the Lakeside Downtown Kincardine BIA with chances to win BIA Bucks.

Building permit issued for Cedar Crescent Village in Port Elgin

Saugeen Shores Council has issued the building permit for The Cedar Crescent Village plan.

That will allow the developer to proceed on the north phase of the project’s two future buildings.

The permit finalized the structure’s design and drawings, while ensuring the plan meets all appropriate building code regulations. The project also received a Permit to Take Water in November of 2022 from the provincial Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.

‘The food bank isn’t the answer:’ Overwhelmed London charity seeks donations, calls for policy change

As the London Food Bank kicks off the 36th annual Spring Food Drive, Co-Directors Glen Pearson and Jane Roy are calling on civic leaders to start making real changes that will help solve the city’s food insecurity problem.

More and more community members have been coming to the food bank for assistance lately, according to its leaders.

Roy said there was a 30 per cent increase in demand from 2021 to 2022. The trend has continued with the first three months of 2023, bringing nearly a 41 per cent jump compared to the first three months of 2022.

Ford government prioritizing medical education for Ontarians

The provincial government will add more medical school spots to give Ontario students more opportunity.

The government says $33 million will be added over the next three years for 100 more undergraduate medical school spots and 154 postgraduate medical training spots, prioritized for Ontarians.

Businesses to remain open as Downtown Dig gets underway

Construction equipment is on-scene and ground-breaking has begun at the intersection of Harbour and Queen streets in downtown Kincardine. “We know this project is going to make things hard,” said mayor Kenneth Craig. “That’s why municipal staff, the BIA, and chamber (of commerce) are working hard to make sure that everyone knows we’re open for […]

Fill a Cruiser in support of area food banks on April 1

On April 1, South Bruce OPP auxiliary officers will be hosting Fill a Cruiser events in southern Bruce County collecting non-perishable food items for area food banks. Auxiliary officers will be at the following locations: Kincardine Sobey’s from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Kincardine No Frills from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  All donations collected […]

More than $13K worth of drugs seized in Wingham

Police seized drugs, property and cash totalling more than $18,000 in value during a traffic stop in Wingham. Around 8:20 p.m. on Feb. 22, police stopped a vehicle on Josephine Street, according to OPP. As a result of the traffic stop, police seized a spring-loaded knife, ammunition, and $2,790 in Canadian currency, as well as a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $13,480. According to police, the combined estimated value of the seized property is $1,760.

Owner of recovered military regalia being sought by police

Police are hoping to find the rightful owner of some recovered military regalia that was recovered from an alleged  thief.

West Grey Police Service recently arrested an alleged thief on March 28 that is accused of having a handful of military regalia that included service medals and badges, including what appears to be a name bar that says “HAYCOCK”. Officers are hoping to return the stolen regalia to its rightful owner.

Minimum wage set to rise in October

Ontario’s minimum wage workers are getting a raise this fall.

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills plans to increase the hourly rate to $16.55 an hour starting on October 1.

It’s a 6.8 per cent increase from the current minimum wage of $15.50.

“Our government is putting workers in the driver’s seat,” said Labour Minister Monte McNaughton. “This latest increase is a fair and balanced approach that means more money in their pockets, so they can support their families and continue building a stronger Ontario for all of us.”

Saugeen Shores Council to hear details of proposed Port Elgin steam train

The town of Saugeen Shores is working to turn devastation into opportunity following a severe storm that downed hundreds of trees in North Shore Park in Port Elgin in September of 2021.

The storm forced the town  to restore the park, including landscaping, tree planting, and refreshed facilities such as trails and the playground.

The municipality is also considering the return of an historic steam train that once traveled the park. Council is expected to review more details of the proposal at their April 11th meeting.

County unveils new Director of Human Services

Bruce County has announced their new Director of Human Services.

The county has hired on Tina Metcalfe, who will be part of Bruce County’s Senior Leadership Team. In her new role, Metcalfe will be planning, advocating and delivering “responsive and innovative services that help individuals and families enhance their level of participation and quality of life in our communities,” according to a county release.

Under Metcalfe’s leadership, the Human Services team will continue overseeing:

Construction begins in downtown Kincardine

Construction equipment is breaking ground at the intersection of Harbour and Queen Street in downtown Kincardine.

The town reminds people that downtown businesses are still open. They have created alternate rear entries and put up signs to help direct vehicle and foot traffic to local businesses.

Sidewalks are open and there’s a new Downtown Dig Passport offered by the Lakeside Downtown Kincardine BIA with chances to win BIA Bucks.

Building permit issued for Cedar Crescent Village in Port Elgin

Saugeen Shores Council has issued the building permit for The Cedar Crescent Village plan.

That will allow the developer to proceed on the north phase of the project’s two future buildings.

The permit finalized the structure’s design and drawings, while ensuring the plan meets all appropriate building code regulations. The project also received a Permit to Take Water in November of 2022 from the provincial Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.

‘The food bank isn’t the answer:’ Overwhelmed London charity seeks donations, calls for policy change

As the London Food Bank kicks off the 36th annual Spring Food Drive, Co-Directors Glen Pearson and Jane Roy are calling on civic leaders to start making real changes that will help solve the city’s food insecurity problem.

More and more community members have been coming to the food bank for assistance lately, according to its leaders.

Roy said there was a 30 per cent increase in demand from 2021 to 2022. The trend has continued with the first three months of 2023, bringing nearly a 41 per cent jump compared to the first three months of 2022.

Ford government prioritizing medical education for Ontarians

The provincial government will add more medical school spots to give Ontario students more opportunity.

The government says $33 million will be added over the next three years for 100 more undergraduate medical school spots and 154 postgraduate medical training spots, prioritized for Ontarians.

Businesses to remain open as Downtown Dig gets underway

Construction equipment is on-scene and ground-breaking has begun at the intersection of Harbour and Queen streets in downtown Kincardine. “We know this project is going to make things hard,” said mayor Kenneth Craig. “That’s why municipal staff, the BIA, and chamber (of commerce) are working hard to make sure that everyone knows we’re open for […]

Fill a Cruiser in support of area food banks on April 1

On April 1, South Bruce OPP auxiliary officers will be hosting Fill a Cruiser events in southern Bruce County collecting non-perishable food items for area food banks. Auxiliary officers will be at the following locations: Kincardine Sobey’s from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Kincardine No Frills from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  All donations collected […]

More than $13K worth of drugs seized in Wingham

Police seized drugs, property and cash totalling more than $18,000 in value during a traffic stop in Wingham. Around 8:20 p.m. on Feb. 22, police stopped a vehicle on Josephine Street, according to OPP. As a result of the traffic stop, police seized a spring-loaded knife, ammunition, and $2,790 in Canadian currency, as well as a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $13,480. According to police, the combined estimated value of the seized property is $1,760.

Owner of recovered military regalia being sought by police

Police are hoping to find the rightful owner of some recovered military regalia that was recovered from an alleged  thief.

West Grey Police Service recently arrested an alleged thief on March 28 that is accused of having a handful of military regalia that included service medals and badges, including what appears to be a name bar that says “HAYCOCK”. Officers are hoping to return the stolen regalia to its rightful owner.

Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase II Information Session

Update: A draft of the Phase II project drawings have been posted to https://www.haveyoursayhk.ca/bruce-beach-drain
 
There's a Zoom information session that is happening this Saturday Feb 5, 2022 at 9:00 am. It will be to present the development plan and probably the additional tax assessments for Phase II of the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain. 

Emergency Notice - Voting Period Had Been Extended

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Voting Period has been extended 1 full day until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.


Township of Huron-Kinloss

As of approximately 5:45 p.m. tonight, due to the technical difficulties experienced by Dominion Voting System the electors of the Township of Huron-Kinloss have experienced delays in internet and telephone voting. Large time delays were being experienced on both the telephone and internet methods of election.

Bruce Beach Rd Closed

Culvert Wash Out

Bruce Beach Rd is temporarily closed due to a culvert wash out between cottages 97 and 98, and as a result there is no through traffic from Concession 8 to 10.  Cottages 84 to 97 can access from Concession 8, and cottages 98 to 177 Bruce Beach Rd and those on Highland Dr may be reached from Concession 10.

Repair to the culvert will take place as soon as material is on site.

Emergency services have been notified.

http://huronkinloss.com/news.cfm?newsid=1289

Moffatt, Anne Frazer - Cottage 102

Anne Frazer Moffatt | May 21, 1931 - March 2, 2023

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Anne Moffatt (nee McKillop) left this life on March 2, to join her husband, Don, whom she had dearly missed for the past 5 years. She was the beloved mother of her 3 daughters, Sue (Rob Brison), Barb (Doug Dunlop) and Nancy; grandmother of Meg (Scott Symes) and Mike; and great-grandmother of Jack and Evan (Symes). She was pre-deceased by her older brother, John McKillop.

PUGH, Marjorie "Marny" L. - Cottage 81

MARJORIE “MARNY” L. PUGH, age 94, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at StoryPoint in Troy, Ohio.  She was born May 2, 1926 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Fred and Agnes (Morgan) Wadsworth.

She is survived by daughters: Debi Sacks of Glen Echo, MD and Cyndy (Dennis) Burt of Troy; son: Jamie (Kim) Pugh of Ludlow Falls, Ohio; six grandchildren: Brad (Samantha) Pugh, Kati (Ben) Redick, Julie (Sean) Fellers, Gordon Burt, Morgan (Travis) Gulker and Davis Sacks; and six great grandchildren: Mia, Sadie, Emma, Addie, Tripp and Elouise.  In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband: Robert, in 2016; brother: Robert Wadsworth; and sister: Elizabeth Wadsworth Zimmerman.

MAC GREGOR, Malcolm Herbert - Cottage 103

On Friday, April 19th, 2019, Malcolm Herbert Mac Gregor, loving husband to Eleanor D. Mac Gregor, passed away at nearly 93-years of age. Malcolm was born on April 24, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, as the oldest of three sons born to Herbert Mac Gregor and Mary Horvath. Malcolm served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and then enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1946, where he graduated in 1953 with a BA in mathematics, and an MA and PhD in physics. During those years he met his wife, Eleanor, won her heart by playing Clare de Lune on the piano, and married her in 1943.

ZELLERMEYER, Valerie (née Syms) - Cottage 139

VALERIE ZELLERMEYER (née Syms) It is with great sorrow that the family of Valerie Zellermeyer (née Syms) announces her passing on April 15, 2019 at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Valerie was born in Hamilton, New Zealand in 1944, but grew up near Mount Eden, in Auckland. Following in her big sister June's footsteps, Valerie trained in nursing. Like any good Kiwi, after graduating from nursing school she did extensive travelling through Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.

EATON, Shirley Anne (née Reid) - Cottage 61

Mom died peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019, 3 weeks shy of her 87th Birthday. She will be deeply missed by her loving children David (Lindsay), Doug (Emily), Catherine (Peter) and Bruce. Dear grandmother of Sarah, Paige, Andrew, Kirk, Cody, Thomas, Dylan, Isabella, Cameron and step grandmother to Madi. Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 30 years John Eaton aka “Fred”, She was the only child of her predeceased parents, Dr. Roy Reid DDS and Pearl Reid.

WOOLFORD, Paul - Cottage 94

It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Paul on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Paul, beloved husband of Joanne.

Loving and devoted father of Nathan (partner Sarah Goegan) and Stephanie (partner Jakob Page) and Chanel (dog). Son of Fred (spouse Patricia) and Carolyn (partner Rob Paton); brother of Scott (partner Michael Godfrey); son-in-law of Lee and Marlene Klingbyle; brother-in-law of Heather Mykytiw and Bonnie Bridgewater (partner Gary Meloche); survived by several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

BRUCE, Stuart Benson - Cottage 5

Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Dr. Stuart Benson Bruce of London, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Johnson; 2009). Cherished father of Katherine Bruce (David Smythe), Audrey Bruce (Bruce Campbell), Alison Bruce (Robert Meyers), David Bruce (Heather Murray), and Elizabeth Bruce (Brian Flynn). Dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Missed by 2 nieces, Andrea and Julie. Stuart was practicing Ophthalmology in the city of London, graduating from Queens University, with specialist training from Harvard University. He was also an elder at Oakridge Presbyterian Church.

Souvenir History of Bruce Beach

FOR well over forty years the Summer Resort known as Bruce Beach on Lake Huron’s friendly shore has been the holiday rendezvous for health-seekers, pleasure-seekers and tor those who were just tired. From a very modest beginning the popularity and the population have grown by leaps and bounds. The need of having some sort of historical souvenir which would preserve the happy annals of the Beach had been keenly felt for a long time. It was not, however, until the year 1915 that the meeting of this need took concrete form.

A History of Bruce Beach

Shortly after the Bruce Beach Historical Society was formed in the Fall of 1981, I was having lunch with a friend. When asked why I had given up curling that year, one of the two or three reasons I mentioned was my interest in publishing history of Bruce Beach, where my family had been spending their summers for more than sixty years. "How fortunate you are to have such roots", replied my friend.

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Blue Box Pickup - Thu Apr 6 12:00
Earth Day - Sat Apr 22 12:00
Mother's Day - Sun May 14 12:00
Memorial Day - Mon May 29 12:00

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