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Next steps for Secord monument

Next steps to decide the fate of the Dr. Secord monument were discussed at last week’s Kincardine council meeting. The facilitator who was retained to help council in their decision … Continue reading Next steps for Secord monument →

April 3, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year

Bruce County has agreed to help fund the Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and Wiarton until the end of the year, but has stated that without financial support … Continue reading Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year →

March 27, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Public encouraged to have their voice heard in survey regarding placement of Secord Monument

Kincardine Council is asking for residents of the Municipality to voice their thoughts in regards to the fate of the Dr. Solomon Secord monument. The monument, which previously had stood … Continue reading Public encouraged to have their voice heard in survey regarding placement of Secord Monument →

March 20, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Kincardine council to support pier safety recommendations

Enhanced safety features to help keep piers open Kincardine council agreed to add $92,000 into this year’s budget, after hearing recommendations by the Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee that presented their … Continue reading Kincardine council to support pier safety recommendations →

March 12, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Grey Bruce Public Health receives draft 2024 budget as merger discussion continues

The highlight of the Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey- Bruce board of health was the draft 2024 budget. The budget presentation came as the board moves forward with the … Continue reading Grey Bruce Public Health receives draft 2024 budget as merger discussion continues →

March 6, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Brockton’s flag at half-mast in tribute to its first mayor, David Thomson

Brockton council ended its Feb. 20 meeting on a sombre note, with comments on the passing of long-time mayor, David Thomson, and expressions of sympathy to his family. (By Pauline … Continue reading Brockton’s flag at half-mast in tribute to its first mayor, David Thomson →

February 28, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Municipality of Kincardine releases 2024 budget

The 2024 budget has been set and approved by the Municipality of Kincardine Council. Choosing to make critical investments to fund programs, services, and facilities the community relies on while … Continue reading Municipality of Kincardine releases 2024 budget →

February 21, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Nursing shortage causes temporary ER closures

South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province. She noted agency nurses … Continue reading Nursing shortage causes temporary ER closures →

February 14, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Kincardine Council spends long day in budget deliberations

Kincardine Council spent last Monday discussing the proposed budget. The draft capital budget that was approved will see a tax rate increase of 6.42%, with a blended tax rate that … Continue reading Kincardine Council spends long day in budget deliberations →

February 7, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

Much broader discussion needs to happen before decision made on Secord monument

There was much discussion around the council table last week about the placement of the Secord monument, which was situated in downtown Kincardine, but was temporarily displaced during the downtown … Continue reading Much broader discussion needs to happen before decision made on Secord monument →

January 31, 2024Local NewsBecky Grebenjak

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A sea of colour made its way through Kincardine as the Pride Parade marched from the Bruce Power parking lot to Victoria Park. Pictured above are members of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band. For more photos see page 19. (Emily Bowen photo)

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