Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, September 25, 2026

Friday, September 25, 2026

Housing Bruce County’s homelessness response system is facing unprecedented demand for emergency housing, with costs outpacing budgets; staff warned county council that service reductions or a draw on reserves may be required. Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County and community partners broke ground Sept. 21 on the Eastridge Road Community Housing Development in Walkerton, a new affordable housing project backed by county and local partners. Saugeen Times

Civic Kincardine council has approved 2027 fee increases; staff report that wages, benefits and OPP contract costs alone already push the proposed tax levy past the mayor’s 5% cap before other items are added. Owen Sound Current

Health The Grey Bruce Health Coalition has released a new report critical of the Ford government’s private clinic expansion, characterizing it as a “bait and switch” that shifts costs and reduces public healthcare access in the region. Walkerton Herald-Times

Public Safety Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services is hosting fire prevention open houses focused on safe use of rechargeable devices, inviting families to learn about lithium-battery fire risks. CKNX News Today

Agriculture The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo opened this week near Walkerton, drawing thousands of attendees; the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band led the Bruce Power opening-day parade on Tuesday. Saugeen Times · Kincardine Record

Around the county: Saugeen Shores council met Sept. 21 — highlights posted at saugeenshores.ca; two candidates have entered Kincardine’s Ward 2 councillor race with all-candidates meetings scheduled (Kincardine Record); Grey and Bruce road crews competed in a provincial Safety Truck Roadeo in Owen Sound on Sept. 22–23 (Owen Sound Current).