News and Notices

The Municipality of Kincardine and the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce welcomed a delegation from Kenya on June 5, 2026, to share insights on hosting one of the world's largest operating nuclear generating facilities. The visit focused on the community, economic, and workforce benefits of the nuclear industry and Kincardine's experience as a nuclear host community.

The Municipality of Kincardine has appointed Jason Munro as Councillor At-Large following a Special Council Meeting on June 3, 2026. The appointment fills the vacancy created when Mike Hinchberger was appointed Deputy Mayor. Following a public application and appointment process, Jason Munro was sworn into office and will serve the remainder of the current Council term.

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.

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.

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.

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

Municipality of Kincardine and Bruce Power have signed a four-year agreement that provides $2.2 million to support infrastructure and community readiness planning related to the proposed Bruce C Project. The funding will help assess municipal infrastructure, service delivery, and long-term growth planning to prepare for potential future development.