Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, August 15, 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Indigenous affairs Saugeen Ojibway Nation has directed its lawyers to oppose a federal motion arguing that land return should not be available as a remedy in the nation’s ongoing land claim case against Canada. CKNX News Today The province is investing $171,926 in two Neyaashiinigmiing-based energy projects to create local jobs and improve energy program access for First Nations communities. CKNX News Today

Health The campaign to bring the first MRI machine to Bruce County continues to attract new funding, organizers reported this week. CKNX News Today Grey-Bruce EMS is updating ambulance dispatch to better prioritize life-threatening emergencies; county council was told lower-acuity calls may face delayed responses as a result. Owen Sound Sun Times Bruce Power and its supplier partners donated $150,000 to Noongwa Wellness, a community-led health organization in Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory. CKNX News Today

Public safety South Bruce OPP executed a search warrant in Arran-Elderslie, seizing more than $90,000 in drugs and stolen property. CKNX News Today A 32-year-old Huron East resident faces impaired and stunt driving charges after OPP stopped them travelling more than 60 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 21 in Kincardine. Kincardine News

Development Saugeen Shores is hosting a public information session on a proposed 400-megawatt battery energy storage project slated for Bruce County. CKNX News Today Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation have approved a joint five-year Community Tourism Strategy to guide shared tourism development and collaboration. Saugeen Times

Civic Three candidates are vying for the Saugeen Shores mayoral seat: incumbent Luke Charbonneau and challengers Brian Putman and Jeff James. Owen Sound Sun Times Northern Bruce Peninsula Mayor Milt McIver is seeking another term and faces a challenge from Brad Gesinghaus. Owen Sound Sun Times

Housing Thirty-five Saugeen Shores households received support through the Municipal Housing Allowance Program in 2025, administered in partnership with Bruce County. CKNX News Today

Around the county: Huron-Kinloss committee highlights from Aug. 5 include Kincardine Hospital redevelopment, beach management bylaw amendments, and Boiler Beach access planning (Huron-Kinloss); Tobermory household hazardous waste drop-off is on today (CKNX); Walkerton’s Durham Street Bridge is back to full capacity after weight restrictions were lifted (CKNX).