Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Public Safety Bruce County is changing how 911 dispatchers handle medical calls — under the new system, callers will be asked additional questions about a patient’s condition before a response is dispatched. CKNX News Today

Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services will hold family open houses at stations in Ripley, Lucknow and Point Clark during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4–10), featuring activities and home safety tips. Kincardine Record

Development Bruce County broke ground Sept. 21 on a new housing project at Eastridge Road in Walkerton; the warden says incoming tenants will come from a waitlist of more than 800 people. Owen Sound Current

The eighth edition of the Bruce County Spark Mentorship and Grants Program is now open, inviting local entrepreneurs and community organizations to apply for tourism innovation support in partnership with Bruce Power and RTO7. Kincardine Record

Civic Six candidates — four incumbents and two newcomers — are vying for five councillor seats in Huron-Kinloss ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election; an all-candidates meeting is scheduled for Thursday. Kincardine Record

Saugeen Shores’ committee of adjustment approved sign variances for a town-partnered development after two members raised concerns about the appearance of bias; approval was granted with an added condition. Owen Sound Current

The Municipality of Kincardine is preparing to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. CKNX News Today

Around the county: Kincardine — shoulder repairs on Broadway Street (west of McDonald Ave., both sides) Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.–noon. Kincardine.ca