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

Lots of things happening in Kincardine and the surrounding areas, including several fundraisers! Let’s support our community!

If you haven’t already heard the sad news, Wiarton Willy passed away peacefully in his sleep. You can read the full media release here.

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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

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.

Register to Vote is a province-wide online tool that lets you confirm, update, or add yourself to the Voters List.

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...

 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:

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!

Kincardine Community – We Need Your Help!

I’m excited to share our newest fundraising initiative is focused on supporting local daycares and schools in our community. The goal is simple: to help provide items that directly benefit children and families, such as gift cards, clothing, and contributions toward school and daycare food programs.

These small supports can make a big difference for educators and families, and I’m hoping our amazing community can come together once again to help make it happen.

I’m also incredibly grateful to some wonderful local businesses who have already stepped up with fantastic prizes for our fundraiser:

West Shore

The Back Forty Baker (a $50 gift card)

Aisndale Golf Course ( 2 people for 9 holes + carts)

The Breakfast Table (2x $25 gift certificates)

Stilara

Sleepers Bed Gallery

Josh Campbell & Family - a smore kit & campfire kindling ($50 value)

Rexall Drugstore - Kincardine (2x $25 gift cards)

The Ice Cream Shack (1 Icecream a day for the season)

CAKE by Tash (1 dozen cupcakes)

Sarah & Suds Laundry Services ($25 gift certificate)

Penetangear

Shoreline Shine (2 hrs of cleaning services)

Anne Marie Ruthvan

Wavy Wonders Beach Glass

How it works: Every monetary donation made toward this fundraiser will have your name entered to win a prize donated by these amazing local businesses.

Your support will help us provide meaningful resources directly to local daycares and schools, supporting kids right here in our community.

If you’d like to contribute or learn more, please reach out to me directly. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this post is also greatly appreciated!

Thank you for always showing how generous and supportive the Kincardine community can be.

The Clothes Hamper is Looking for Volunteers

(copied from fb post with permission)

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 Clothes Hamper is also accepting spring & summer clothing donations

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.

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.

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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!

Come celebrate with us on

St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday  March 17th 2026

Pints, Irish Stew & Live Music 🍺☘️

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