What tariffs mean to the local agricultural community
(By Pauline Kerr) The “moving target” nature of the tariffs imposed as part of the American trade war with Canada has created a lot of uncertainty in both countries, in … Continue reading What tariffs mean to the local agricultural community
Severe weather takes its toll on SBGHC
(By Pauline Kerr) South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), like everything else in the area, has been affected by recent severe weather. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading Severe weather takes its toll on SBGHC
Lisa Thompson wins fifth consecutive term, celebrates in Wingham
(By Cory Bilyea) Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is ready to return to work after winning her fifth consecutive term in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, as her Progressive Conservative Party … Continue reading Lisa Thompson wins fifth consecutive term, celebrates in Wingham
Healthcare the topic of provincial candidates meeting in Walkerton
(Special to the Kincardine Independent) Provincial candidates running in the Huron- Bruce riding gathered at Jubilee Hall in Walkerton on Feb. 19 for what turned out to be an unanswered … Continue reading Healthcare the topic of provincial candidates meeting in Walkerton
County’s human services department presents reports on assistance to children
(By Pauline Kerr) The Bruce County human services department presented two reports to county council on Feb. 6 regarding assistance to children. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading County’s human services department presents reports on assistance to children
Local ERs seeing increase in patients
(By Pauline Kerr) South Bruce Grey Health Centre has been seeing increased patient volumes. CEO Nancy Shaw made note of the situation in her report to the board of directors … Continue reading Local ERs seeing increase in patients
Taxes expected to sit at around eight per cent
Special meeting held to discuss budget (By Liz Small) Kincardine council met via Zoom on Monday, Jan. 27 to further discuss the 2025 budget, which resulted in an expected tax-rate … Continue reading Taxes expected to sit at around eight per cent
More space recommended at Hawthorne Community Medical Clinic
(By Liz Small) Kincardine council received a report on the Hawthorne Community Medical Centre at the Jan. 22 council meeting, which highlighted the need for additional space to accommodate more … Continue reading More space recommended at Hawthorne Community Medical Clinic
Proposed tax increase reduced to six per cent
(By Liz Small) Kincardine council met Monday, Jan. 13 to go over the proposed capital budget and discuss line by line, details outlined in the report. To read the entire … Continue reading Proposed tax increase reduced to six per cent
A look at the year ahead
Mayor looking forward to 2025 in the Municipality of Kincardine (By Liz Small) The biggest accomplishment from 2024 was the “growth and maturity of our council”, said Municipality of Kincardine … Continue reading A look at the year ahead