Teachers rally in Kincardine to protest layoffs, larger class sizes
By Barb McKay Roughly 200 teachers and supporters gathered outside of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s constituency office in Kincardine on Friday to protest cuts to education and increased class sizes. … Continue reading Teachers rally in Kincardine to protest layoffs, larger class sizes
Addressing poverty in Kincardine
By Barb McKay In rural communities, such as Kincardine, food security is tied to much more than the ability to access healthy food. Shortages of affordable housing and transportation creates … Continue reading Addressing poverty in Kincardine
Bruce Power MCR training facility opens in Kincardine
by Barb McKay After four years of planning and 14 months of construction, Bruce Power’s state-of-the-art Major Component Replacement (MCR) training facility officially opened last week. Municipality of Kincardine council … Continue reading Bruce Power MCR training facility opens in Kincardine
Notice: Flooded roads in Huron-Kinloss
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is asking drivers to exercise caution in certain areas of the township due to flooding. Areas of the township are experiencing some road flooding issues, specifically … Continue reading Notice: Flooded roads in Huron-Kinloss
Council hopes for funding to add 30 years to Queen Street bridge.
by Barb McKay The Municipality of Kincardine will apply for government funding to extend the life of the Queen Street bridge. The decision was not unanimous, but council ultimately decided … Continue reading Council hopes for funding to add 30 years to Queen Street bridge.
Crowd packs H-K council room for meeting on proposed subdivision
By Pauline Kerr. When all was said and done – and much was indeed said, and homework done, by the members of the public who packed the council room to … Continue reading Crowd packs H-K council room for meeting on proposed subdivision
Kincardine Service Ontario closed after franchisee walks out
By Barb McKay Kincardine’s Service Ontario office on Highway 21 is closed until further notice because there is no one to staff it. A notice was posted on the front … Continue reading Kincardine Service Ontario closed after franchisee walks out
SBGHC opens seniors care unit in Chesley
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has opened a 10-bed Seniors Centre of Care unit at the Chesley hospital site. The Seniors Centre of Care, which opened on Monday, is … Continue reading SBGHC opens seniors care unit in Chesley
Dozens of Bruce County public servants named on Sunshine List
By Barb McKay Numerous local public servants made this year’s Ontario public sector salary disclosure report, otherwise known as the Sunshine List. The report of 2018 public sector salaries was … Continue reading Dozens of Bruce County public servants named on Sunshine List
OEB to hold public hearing for natural gas project
Province confirms $22 million for initiative By Pauline Kerr The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced last week that it will hold a public hearing this spring for EPCOR’s application to … Continue reading OEB to hold public hearing for natural gas project