Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

Civic The Municipality of Kincardine has released the legal opinion that prompted its eviction notice for Bluewater Trailer Park tenants, and is now moving forward with community engagement to plan the lands’ future as a public park, garden, or walkway. CKNX | Kincardine Bruce County is urging the province to work with municipalities when selecting data centre sites, aiming to avoid wasted time and money in the approval process. Walkerton Herald-Times Anthony Owl-Ritchie, 26, has been elected to Saugeen First Nation Band Council, becoming the youngest councillor elected in 2026. Saugeen Times

Energy Bruce Power has closed an $800-million Green Bond offering on a private placement basis to support ongoing investment in Ontario’s clean energy infrastructure. CKNX

Environment A waste processing facility has been proposed along Highway 21 in ACW; the province says the facility could accept material originating anywhere in Ontario. CKNX Bruce County is hosting a household hazardous waste drop-off event this Saturday, September 12, in Lucknow. CKNX

Public Safety Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an alert after three opioid-related overdoses occurred in the region over the weekend. CKNX

Around the county: Saugeen Shores has temporarily closed the Rail Trail at River Street; Brockton is hosting a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk for Wenjack on Sept. 30 at Riverbend Park in Walkerton (details).