Hey Kincardinites! Happy Monday! Welcome to this issue of Kincardine Spotlight – where you can find all of the area’s events in ONE place.

Hope you all had a GREAT weekend and enjoyed the extra hour of daylight. Patio season will soon be here! And of course the nicer weather means more events. Stay tuned for info on cruise nights, Scottish Fest, Blues Fest and Tall Ships!

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Notices:
Municipality of Kincardine launches 2026 Community …
Are You on the Voter's List?
- Business Spotlight of the Week …
Level Up Your Fun at the Reactor Room
- Why Choose a Laundry Service?
EVENTS

Notices:

Patz Pizza in Tiverton will be closed until March 11
Subway is closed for renovations
Bar Down dining room closed due to flood - takeout still available
Erie Belle is OPEN again
As of April 6th, CIBC’s hours will be changing In-branch tellers will be available 10:30am- 1pm Monday to Friday.
The Kincardine Food Bank is open Thursdays 10-1. No appointment necessary; please bring ID. Location: Church of the Messiah Parish Hall, 421 Russell St.

Municipality of Kincardine launches 2026 Community Improvement Plan Programs

These programs are designed to help reduce barriers, encourage building improvements, advance housing opportunities, and strengthen commercial and industrial development across the community. Whether opening a new business, improving a property, or planning a development project, the CIP programs are intended to help move projects forward.

Application Intake 1 closes August 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. and Intake 2 closes October 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., subject to available funding.

Read the full Media Release at: www.kincardine.ca/MR_Mar3_CIP2026

Learn more about the Municipality of Kincardine's CIPs: www.kincardine.ca/big/community-improvement-plan

Municipality of Kincardine

Are you on the Voters List?

The Municipal Election takes place October 26, 2026. Before voting opens, make sure your name and information are up to date.

Check your status

Update your information

Add your name if you’ve recently moved, turned 18, or are new to the community

Visit www.RegisterToVoteON.ca to get started.

Learn more about the 2026 Municipal Election at www.kincardine.ca/elections

Through a partnership with Saugeen Mobility And Regional Transit (SMART), residents and their visitors who are unable to drive due to physical or cognitive disabilities will have improved access to transportation for medical appointments, shopping, employment, social visits, and community activities. Enhanced service is coming to the Municipality of Kincardine beginning in mid-March.

The enhanced service operates:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to midnight

• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Rides can be booked by calling (226) 230-2341. Learn more at smartkincardine.ca.

Read the full media release: http://www.kincardine.ca/.../media-release-march-6-2026...

Business Spotlight of the Week Lighthouse Chiropractic & Wellness

Our team of Chiropractors are now accepting new patients and are ready to help you FEEL and MOVE better. Located at 906 Queen St. Kincardine. (beside Ewyn weight loss studio)

Services Include:

adjustments, mobilization’s and soft tissue therapy
acupuncture
cupping and Graston
athletic taping
rehabilitation exercises
scar release therapy
orthotics
and more !

Check out our website lhchiro.ca for further information and for our easy online booking!

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Easter Cookie Kits!!!

Bright Beginnings Child Care has fundraiser for our new playground!

We have teamed up with local baker Keshia from Emke’s Sweets in Paisley to bring you and your children the perfect Easter activity!!! You have the choice of a small or large kit. Details are on the order form below!

Order forms and payments are due back by 2pm on March 23/26! Please contact myself, a childcare staff or parent for orders. Payments can be made in cash or e-transfer!

Kits will arrive and be ready for pick up at the centre on April 2 after 3:30pm! Each family is responsible to pick up the kits they have sold!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

The Clothes Hamper is Looking for Volunteers

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We are in need of people willing to join our dedicated team of volunteers and make a positive impact in our community. We need people who are able to commit to 3 hours per week,year round. Shifts we are looking to fill are:

1. Every other Thursday, 1-4.

2. Three Fridays per month, 1-4. That could be one person willing to do all three, or 3 individual people one Friday per month.

3. People willing to be on our spare list. Calls for those on our spare list are sometimes …

The Bridge Drop‑In — Donations Needed by March 10

We’re getting ready to brighten up The Bridge for the Easter season, and we’d love your help.

Your donated crafts and decorations help create a warm, welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors.

💛 Let’s Make This Happen Together

Thank you for working together as a community — your generosity truly makes a difference.

WE ARE ACCEPTING:

- Easter‑themed table décor & tablecloth

- Spring garlands, banners, or wall hangings

- Plastic eggs

- Craft supplies (glue sticks, markers, stickers, foam shapes, pipe cleaners)

- Pastel napkins, tablecloths, or placemats , glitter,paint supplies etc...

- Small centerpieces

- Bunny or spring figurines

-jars and lights

- Gently used Easter decorations

- Any kid‑friendly craft items for drop‑in activities or dollarama gift card to get items

📍 DROP‑OFF LOCATION:

The Bridge — during regular Drop‑In/food store hours or contact myself

📅 DEADLINE: March 10

Looking to collaborate with a local business!

Reactor Room is preparing to move into a new space and we are exploring the opportunity to partner with an existing business that may want to expand into a second location.

We are looking for a partner interested in operating a small food and beverage component within the space. The concept would focus primarily on beverages with a simple menu such as burgers fries and light snacks designed for quick and easy service.

This could be a great opportunity for a local restaurant bar or food business that wants to grow their brand in a new location without taking on a full standalone expansion.

Reactor Room is working on something new and exciting and this next phase will bring a completely different experience to the community.

If you or someone you know may be interested in collaborating please send us a message.

Stay tuned as we reveal more details about this exciting venture.

Why choose a laundry service?

Local business who need high volume turnaround

Postpartum/ Pregnant or recovering

Convenient for busy professionals

Large family

Need a break from the chore or a one time catch up

10% OFF when booking regular weekly, biweekly & monthly service, including local business.

Pick up & Delivery included in all service options.

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Each year I make it my mission to donate my session time to at least one organization or community funded project in our area. In the past I have done sessions with proceeds going to Huron Heights Public School Playground Project, Kincardine Woman's House, Grey Bruce CAN Community Aid Network, Kincardine Food Bank as well as Pay What You Can sessions, just to name a few.

With the new high school build having everyone incredibly excited (me included) I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to do some fundraising sessions to help provide funds for KDSS’ enhancement campaign.

More info on my Give Back project Clicks For A Cause or to book a session all information can be found in the link below.

No knight can build their castle alone but together we can build it brick by brick.

Book Here

EVENTS

Let’s get the season started 💅🏼

Just in time for St. Patty’s Day and ohh yes SPRING 🌷is getting so close

Come out to the Best Western Plus in Walkerton and see what your local Vendors have been up to this winter. I’m sure you will find some amazing deals and items as it seems like it’s been winter for ever.

Need to stock up on your Spring Color Street collection. 💅🏼 I will have all the latest releases including sets for 🍀 Day. Because of our always Buy 3 Get 1 Free you don’t have to choose just 1 😉

See you Saturday March 7th, 10-4pm

Can’t wait to see you all.

Let’s get the season started 💅🏼

KEAN is creating a reusable party kit with dishes and decor that can be borrowed for events to reduce or eliminate the need for single use items. If you are spring cleaning and have items to donate, please get in touch.

A HUGE thank you to those who have donated already!