Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, October 12, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026

Public Safety A fire Friday at Bruce County’s 915 Huron Terrace housing building in Kincardine forced a full evacuation; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is working with Bruce County to support displaced tenants. Owen Sound Current | Kincardine OPP is reminding motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles as traffic volumes rise across Ontario during the Thanksgiving long weekend. Saugeen Times

Civic Bruce County Public Library is seeking applications from residents interested in filling three public trustee positions, which provide strategic leadership for library services across the county. Kincardine Record

Community Larry Bannerman was named the Bruce Power Citizen of the Year at the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce’s Community Achievement Awards, held Thursday at Ainsdale Golf Course. Kincardine Record The Wiarton Reading Club raised the Dyslexia Canada flag and is hosting a free open house on October 26 for parents of children who struggle with reading to connect with other families and access resources. Owen Sound Current

Around the county: Kincardine has published donation options and community support details for residents displaced by the Huron Terrace fire. Kincardine