Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, September 12, 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Energy & Economy Bruce Power has priced an $800-million Green Bond offering on a private placement basis across Canadian provinces, continuing to fund its operations and major projects at the Kincardine site. Kincardine Record Bruce County has launched its 2026-27 Starter Company Plus program through Business to Bruce, providing training and grants to help entrepreneurs start, expand, or purchase a business in the county. Kincardine Record

Public Services Bruce County is set to receive $8.5 million in provincial land ambulance funding this year as part of a $1-billion provincial envelope; combined with Huron County’s share, the two counties will receive $16.9 million total. Owen Sound Current Grey-Bruce residents on private wells can now access bacterial water test results in two to four business days through a new Public Health Ontario online portal, with 14 drop-off sites available across the region. Owen Sound Current

Civic Saugeen First Nation’s newly elected council signed their oaths of office on September 10 in a formal ceremony, including the youngest councillor ever elected to the body. Saugeen Times Saugeen Shores has confirmed its two tourist camps are not for sale; a consultant’s report on fees, capital needs, and potential surplus land near both sites will go to the incoming council in February 2027. Owen Sound Current

Around the county: Kincardine Council met Sept. 9 — highlights now posted (Kincardine); Kincardine’s lagoon aeration trial is underway with staff monitoring odour, air quality, and dissolved oxygen levels (Kincardine); Bruce County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection day today in Lucknow (8 a.m.–noon, 545 Ludgard St.) (Kincardine Record); a jet ski and trailer were stolen from Sauble Beach over Labour Day weekend — OPP are seeking tips (Owen Sound Current).