Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Public Safety Restoration is under way at Bruce County Housing’s apartment building at 915 Huron Terrace in Kincardine after a Friday fire displaced numerous tenants; public access remains restricted and no timeline for residents to return has been given. Kincardine Record

South Bruce OPP are seeking witnesses after telecommunications cable was cut and stolen near Schmidt Road and Pletch Court in Brockton late Sunday; anyone who saw a suspicious vehicle in the area is asked to contact police. Owen Sound Current

Civic Arran-Elderslie has opened its 2027 Grants and Community Support Program; non-profits, charities and volunteer groups have until October 31 to apply for cash grants or free use of municipal facilities and equipment. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County residents have until November 5 to apply for a public trustee seat on the County Library Board; council will appoint three trustees — ideally one each from inland, coastline and northern Bruce — on December 17. Owen Sound Current

Election Kincardine municipal election candidates joined volunteers at the Labyrinth Peace Garden in Geddes Park Wednesday, helping prepare the garden for winter ahead of the upcoming vote. Kincardine Record

Community A gathering was held at the bridge spanning the Saugeen River in Saugeen Shores to mark the close of Truth and Reconciliation recognition month on September 30, with participants reflecting on the structure’s significance beyond its role as a crossing. Saugeen Times

The Bruce County Public Library has launched a new Discovery Backpacks collection for children aged 4–9, pairing books with hands-on activity materials on specific topics, available to borrow at branches. Kincardine Record

Around the county: Arran-Elderslie grant deadline Oct. 31 (link); Bruce County Library Board trustee applications close Nov. 5 (link); Owen Sound Current Tuesday roundup covers Municipal Election 2026 and more (link).