Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory

Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory
Kincardine News
In 1879, the 60-foot steam tug “Prince Alfred” arrived in Wiarton to replace the “O’Koura” which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents. The winter of 1879-80 was unusually mild and the
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Lucknow area farmers eligible for funding of on-farm tree planting

Lucknow area farmers eligible for funding of on-farm tree planting
The Lucknow Sentinel
Farmers across the Saugeen, Maitland, and Pine River watersheds are invited to attend an upcoming tree planting workshop at the Lucknow legion and learn how to access up to 100 per cent funding coverage for on-farm projects. On April 9, attendees will hear presentations from guest speakers Kate Procter of
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Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar

Navigating grief in rural areas the focus of upcoming Gateway webinar
The Lucknow Sentinel
The online session "Grief We Carry and Roles We Inherit: Mental Wellness in Rural Families" takes place April 14.
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Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?

Will underused housing tax (UHT) finally be repealed?
The Lucknow Sentinel
The un-intended consequence of the tax hit some farmers
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Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026

Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026
Kincardine News
Outside, the Point Clark Community Centre looked like a scene from Disney’s Frozen, but inside, tables were loaded with warm casseroles contributed by about 60 Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) members for their first meeting of 2026 on Feb. 24. Following a hearty potluck lunch and friendly chatter, retired teacher Tim
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Request for Proposals: Economic Evaluation of Nature-Based Solutions for Stormwater Management

Request for Proposals: Economic Evaluation of Nature-Based Solutions for Stormwater Management
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) is seeking proposals for an economic evaluation of the benefits of using nature-based solutions to manage stormwater in Great Lakes
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Employers sought for upcoming job fair in Kincardine

Employers sought for upcoming job fair in Kincardine
Kincardine News
Participants are being sought for an upcoming employment event being held in Kincardine in April. “The Job Fair and Career Expo is all about connecting people to opportunity,” said Evan Vatri, Kincardine’s community economic development co-ordinator, in a news release. “It’s a chance to explore careers, meet employers, and find
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Kin Cares 50/50 draw launched in support of Kincardine hospital

Kin Cares 50/50 draw launched in support of Kincardine hospital
Kincardine News
The Kincardine legion and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation are partnering to launch a new charitable lottery in support of local healthcare. “The Legion is dedicated to serving veterans and their families, and to ensuring that they have the support and services they need throughout their lives. That
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Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail running to lead the federal NDP

Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail running to lead the federal NDP
The Lucknow Sentinel
McQuail and his wife Fran are organic farmers who helped start what is now known as the Ecological Farmer's Association of Ontario.
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