By Doug Kennedy It is that time of year when golfers are excited to get back to the course. The Kincardine Golf Course has a familiar face in Jim Bell, … Continue reading Jim Bell is a fixture on the golf course
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7ACRES agrees to sale agreement with Canopy Growth
By Mike Wilson Special to the Kincardine Independent A local cannabis producer is being bought out by cannabis giant Canopy Growth. Supreme Cannabis, owner of Tiverton-based producer 7ACRES, announced … Continue reading 7ACRES agrees to sale agreement with Canopy Growth
Fighting a battle on two fronts is complicated
By Pauline Kerr The minute we saw the photos of the crowds gathered in Toronto malls at Easter, we knew we were headed for another stay-at-home order. While the … Continue reading Fighting a battle on two fronts is complicated
Remembering the 1984 Olympic Games
By Doug Kennedy What do you remember about the summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 1984? I remember that Canada and the United States did not go to the Soviet … Continue reading Remembering the 1984 Olympic Games
Anti-masker and anti-vaxxer fatigue hits hard
By Pauline Kerr As Ontario prepared to enter to another provincewide lockdown, we heard a lot about COVID fatigue and freedom of choice, mostly in connection with people who … Continue reading Anti-masker and anti-vaxxer fatigue hits hard
County announces hazardous waste collection dates
Bruce County has released its 2021 event schedule for the annual household hazardous waste collection program. While residents of Bruce County are welcome to attend any of the event locations, … Continue reading County announces hazardous waste collection dates
Fraser awarded Hockey Canada’s prestigious award
By Doug Kennedy Jill Fraser is being honoured this week with the Hockey Canada Champion award. Kincardine minor hockey U18 coach Steve McAllister nominated Jill for this prestigious award. … Continue reading Fraser awarded Hockey Canada’s prestigious award
Vaccine booking expanded in Grey Bruce
The province announced on Mar. 28 that it was extending booking for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals aged 70 and over, through its online booking system and call centre, in … Continue reading Vaccine booking expanded in Grey Bruce
Racism makes no sense
By Pauline Kerr The recent murders of eight people in Atlanta drew attention to the anti-Asian violence that has been simmering throughout North America since the outbreak of COVID-19. … Continue reading Racism makes no sense
Echocardiography services to expand at Kincardine hospital
SBGHC has announced echocardiography services will be expanded as of April at the Kincardine hospital. A release issued on Mar. 19 stated to further support SBGHC’s cardiology program at the … Continue reading Echocardiography services to expand at Kincardine hospital