Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Civic Bruce County has named Danzel Smith as its new Director of Corporate Facilities, placing him on the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the county’s diverse building portfolio. Source Kincardine has received its second Financial Information Return Recognition Award from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, recognizing timely and accurate financial reporting. Source

Transit A study is calling for a new regional transit network linking Grey, Bruce, and Wellington counties, with service targeted to begin in July 2027. Source

Community United Way Bruce Grey’s backpack program supported 2,460 Grey-Bruce students this year, a 7% increase from 2025, with high school students making up the largest recipient group. Source

Agriculture The Bruce County Plowing Match topped 71,000 in attendance, with opening day drawing Premier Doug Ford and other provincial leaders to the Walkerton-area site. Source

Around the county: Saugeen Shores municipal office (Port Elgin) closes 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 for the Zgaa-biig-ni-gan Bridge ceremony — notice; Bruce County Museum offers free admission Wednesday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, featuring the Witness Blanket exhibition and an author workshop — details.