Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Election 2026 Unofficial results are in from Monday’s municipal vote across Bruce County. In Saugeen Shores, the incumbent Mayor has been returned for a third term with several new councillors joining the table. Saugeen Times In Kincardine, Barb Fisher defeated incumbent Mayor Kenneth Craig and Ward 2 councillor Bill Stewart; Rory Cavanagh is the incoming deputy mayor. Kincardine Record In Brockton, Tim Elphick won the deputy mayor race with 73.8% of the vote over incumbent Kym Hutcheon, with Mayor Chris Peabody acclaimed; Steve Travale, Clark, Hoffarth, and McLean led the councillor count. Walkerton Herald-Times Huron-Kinloss has also released its unofficial results. Huron-Kinloss A full results tracker across all 17 Grey and Bruce municipalities is available at the Owen Sound Current. Owen Sound Current

Public Safety Three people were taken to hospital after a pickup rolled into a ditch on Mar Sideroad north of Wiarton; one person was trapped and the road was closed for nearly 10 hours. CKNX A 17-year-old from Elora is charged with dangerous driving and stunt driving in connection with the crash. Owen Sound Current

Health Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone aged 6 months and older at pharmacies, public health units, and doctor’s offices across Ontario. CKNX

Around the county: Saugeen Shores unofficial 2026 election results posted (Saugeen Shores); Kincardine official results to be declared today, Oct. 27 (Kincardine); all results remain unofficial until certified by municipal clerks.