Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 31, 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Public Safety A 56-year-old man faces multiple charges after his vehicle struck a home in Elmwood late Wednesday night in Brockton. CKNX News Today South Bruce OPP are asking the public for tips following a firearm theft earlier this month and have not yet publicly identified a suspect. CKNX News Today

Health Grey Bruce Public Health has appointed Lindsay Johnston as Director of Community Health and Jillian Fenik as Director of Health Protection, both joining the organization’s senior leadership team. Kincardine Record

Civic The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has announced the new Board of Trustees for the 2026–2030 term, representing communities across Bruce and Grey counties. Saugeen Times South Bruce Peninsula residents will have the opportunity to view and comment on updated plans for Wiarton’s waterfront at an upcoming public open house. CKNX News Today

Conservation The Bruce Trail Conservancy has received $1 million to transform the former Talisman Mountain Resort into the new Talisman Forest Nature Reserve. CKNX News Today

Community The Saugeen Shores Sharecrows FOODraiser wraps up in two days, with scarecrow displays across the community collecting donations for local food banks. Saugeen Times

Around the county: Northern Bruce Peninsula has published its November 2026 community newsletter (NBP); clocks fall back one hour Sunday at 2 a.m. as Daylight Saving Time ends — a reminder to check smoke alarm batteries (Kincardine Record).