The Township of Huron-Kinloss has appointed a new manager of financial services/treasurer. “I am excited for the opportunity to return to the Township of Huron-Kinloss as the manager of financial services/treasurer,” Christine Heinisch is quoted in a media release issued Jan. 9. “As a lifelong resident of Huron-Kinloss, I look forward to serving the council […]
More checkpoints meant more charges this year for the Ontario Provincial Police’s annual enforcement campaign targeting drunk drivers. Police across the province recently wrapped up the festive season’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign, which ran from Nov. 16, 2023 until Jan. 1, 2024. Across the OPP’s western region, officers conducted 2,446 RIDE events, laid […]
While the regional unemployment rate climbed by 0.7 percentage points to 4.4 per cent in December and the economy lost 800 jobs, the head of the local labour market planning board says there are hidden positives to talk about too. The economic region lost 1,700 full-time jobs but gained 900 part-time jobs in December. The […]
The provincial government recently announced more than $20.2 million in infrastructure funding to small, rural and northern municipalities in Huron-Bruce through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). “This incredible investment of more than $20 million in the 14 municipalities across Huron-Bruce demonstrates our government’s continued commitment to our local communities,” said MPP Lisa Thompson. “By […]
The provincial government recently announced more than $20.2 million in infrastructure funding to small, rural and northern municipalities in Huron-Bruce through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). “This incredible investment of more than $20 million in the 14 municipalities across Huron-Bruce demonstrates our government’s continued commitment to our local communities,” said MPP Lisa Thompson. “By […]
Home prices fell by 7.7 per cent to $640,044 on average in 2023 over the year before, the December Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound update says. When just looking at December, the value of all homes sold was $55.3 million, down sharply by 19.6 per cent from the same month in 2022. Yet […]
Expansion of natural gas into parts of central and southern Grey-Bruce won’t be completed this year due to Ontario Energy Board review processes, gas company EPCOR has announced. The gas utility asked in June for approval to bring natural gas infrastructure in Brockton, West Grey and Chatsworth and expand gas service in Arran-Elderslie and Kincardine, […]
Expansion of natural gas into parts of central and southern Grey-Bruce won’t be completed this year due to Ontario Energy Board review processes, gas company EPCOR has announced. The gas utility asked in June for approval to bring natural gas infrastructure in Brockton, West Grey and Chatsworth and expand gas service in Arran-Elderslie and Kincardine, […]
A Disney-themed event in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron is set to take place in Kincardine next month. Be Our Guest Fest is being held on Feb. 10 at the Davidson Centre with fun for the whole family, including bouncy castles, face painting, raffles, crafts, and snacks. Each child […]
The Coldest Night of the Year is returning to Kincardine for its second time. “The Coldest Night of the Year walk is an amazing event that not only raises crucial funds, but also raises awareness about the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals and families in our community,” said Kristy Andre, fundraising champion from United Way […]