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

Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory
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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 Prince Alfred was able to […]
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 Prince Alfred was able to […]
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Bruce County Memories: Steam tug locked in ice pack off Tobermory

Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026

Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026
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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 Broughton gave a workshop on […]
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 Broughton gave a workshop on […]
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Huron Bruce Nature holds first meeting of 2026

Teen software developer seeking investors to grow Kincardine business

Teen software developer seeking investors to grow Kincardine business
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A local high school student is making a name for himself in the tech world. “I’ve really just been tinkering around with electronics since I was about 10,” said software developer Shareef Faddah, 17, in a March 12 interview. “In seventh grade, I started to teach myself how to program small games.” Faddah is the […]
A local high school student is making a name for himself in the tech world. “I’ve really just been tinkering around with electronics since I was about 10,” said software developer Shareef Faddah, 17, in a March 12 interview. “In seventh grade, I started to teach myself how to program small games.” Faddah is the […]
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Teen software developer seeking investors to grow Kincardine business

Incoming kindergarten students invited to open house at KTTPS

Incoming kindergarten students invited to open house at KTTPS
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Families with children set to begin kindergarten at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) in the fall are invited to an open house where they can learn more about the school and its programming. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 24, families can visit classrooms, meet some of the school staff, explore the playground […]
Families with children set to begin kindergarten at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) in the fall are invited to an open house where they can learn more about the school and its programming. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 24, families can visit classrooms, meet some of the school staff, explore the playground […]
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Incoming kindergarten students invited to open house at KTTPS

Crosswalk honouring veterans to be created near Kincardine legion

Crosswalk honouring veterans to be created near Kincardine legion
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Kincardine council has approved a legion request to install a commemorative crosswalk honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans. “Council is proud to support the creation of this commemorative crosswalk in recognition of the brave veterans who served our country,” Kincardine Mayor Ken Craig said in a news release. “It is a small but meaningful […]
Kincardine council has approved a legion request to install a commemorative crosswalk honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans. “Council is proud to support the creation of this commemorative crosswalk in recognition of the brave veterans who served our country,” Kincardine Mayor Ken Craig said in a news release. “It is a small but meaningful […]
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Crosswalk honouring veterans to be created near Kincardine legion

Employers sought for upcoming job fair in Kincardine

Employers sought for upcoming job fair in Kincardine
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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 ways to get involved in […]
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 ways to get involved in […]
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Employers sought for upcoming job fair in Kincardine

Kincardine business raises $25,000 for local hospital

Kincardine business raises $25,000 for local hospital
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Funds raised through the $25K in 2025 campaign are being used to support the purchase of diagnostic imaging equipment, starting with a new MRI machine.
Funds raised through the $25K in 2025 campaign are being used to support the purchase of diagnostic imaging equipment, starting with a new MRI machine.
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Kincardine business raises $25,000 for local hospital

Registration opening for Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K

Registration opening for Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K
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Registration for the inaugural Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K in support of Kincardine’s hospital is set to open March 12. “We’re thrilled to bring a new event to the region that blends personal achievement with meaningful impact,” said Becky Fair, president of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, in a news release. The […]
Registration for the inaugural Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K in support of Kincardine’s hospital is set to open March 12. “We’re thrilled to bring a new event to the region that blends personal achievement with meaningful impact,” said Becky Fair, president of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, in a news release. The […]
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Registration opening for Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K

Ripley horticulturalists gather following winter weather cancellations

Ripley horticulturalists gather following winter weather cancellations
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Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting and last week’s Winter Warm-Up lunch fundraising […]
Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting and last week’s Winter Warm-Up lunch fundraising […]
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Ripley horticulturalists gather following winter weather cancellations

Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw winners announced

Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw winners announced
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The winners of this year’s Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw were picked at the club’s business meeting held at Kin’s Social on Feb. 3. Assisting Lions Ken Fair and Paul Kozma in drawing the lucky winners were the evening’s guests Sue Miszturak and Bob Martin. Congratulations to all the lucky winners and the club’s deepest […]
The winners of this year’s Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw were picked at the club’s business meeting held at Kin’s Social on Feb. 3. Assisting Lions Ken Fair and Paul Kozma in drawing the lucky winners were the evening’s guests Sue Miszturak and Bob Martin. Congratulations to all the lucky winners and the club’s deepest […]
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Kincardine Lions Club dinner draw winners announced

Polar Plunge taking place in Kincardine for second year

Polar Plunge taking place in Kincardine for second year
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An upcoming icy dip in Kincardine aims to raise $10,000 for Special Olympians. “I think this is a phenomenal event to bring community together. Especially individuals who may not otherwise connect,” organizer Haydon Armstrong said of Kincardine’s second annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario. “We have an incredibly caring and giving community. […]
An upcoming icy dip in Kincardine aims to raise $10,000 for Special Olympians. “I think this is a phenomenal event to bring community together. Especially individuals who may not otherwise connect,” organizer Haydon Armstrong said of Kincardine’s second annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario. “We have an incredibly caring and giving community. […]
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Polar Plunge taking place in Kincardine for second year

Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities

Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities
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Community Living Kincardine and District’s All Kids Can Play training program is now available online – free of charge and on-demand. “Local families and children with disabilities have shared that a key barrier to accessing recreation programs is a lack of knowledge about how to include those with intellectual and physical disabilities,” Community Living said […]
Community Living Kincardine and District’s All Kids Can Play training program is now available online – free of charge and on-demand. “Local families and children with disabilities have shared that a key barrier to accessing recreation programs is a lack of knowledge about how to include those with intellectual and physical disabilities,” Community Living said […]
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Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities
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