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The Municipality of Kincardine is announcing the upcoming official launch of the Smart Beach Light at Station Beach on June 12, 2026. Following a testing and calibration period, the real-time beach safety signal will become fully operational and provide colour-coded swimming condition updates throughout the summer. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Station Beach to mark the launch.

Highlights of the Municipality of Kincardine Council meeting held in Council Chambers at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine at 5 p.m. on May 27, 2026.

There will be a brief road closure on Russell Street between Olde Victoria Street and McGaw Drive on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

The Municipality of Kincardine is providing information on current rules for e-scooter use. E-scooters are not permitted on municipal roads or on sidewalks, trails, parks, and other public spaces. An update will be provided to Council in June, and the Municipality is working with the OPP on public education and awareness.

Upcoming traffic disruptions in Kincardine due to culvert replacement and ditching work on Concession Road 2 (May 25, 2026) and a full road closure on Concession Road 7 (May 26, 2026). Motorists should expect delays, plan alternate routes, and avoid the work zones.

The Municipality of Kincardine is pleased to welcome Dr. Maimoona Altaf to the local medical community. Beginning July 1, 2026, Dr. Altaf will take over the practice of Dr. Gary Gurbin following his retirement, supporting continuity of care for patients in the community. 

After nearly 60 years of service, Dr. Gary Gurbin will retire from his Kincardine family practice on July 1, 2026. The Municipality of Kincardine thanks him for his decades of compassionate care and lasting contributions to local healthcare.

Concession Road 7 between Sideroad 15 and Sideroad 20 will be closed on Tuesday, May 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Municipality of Kincardine introduces drone technology to support infrastructure planning, emergency management, and municipal operations, including upcoming surveying work on May 20.