Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Energy Bruce Power has received regulatory approval to operate its reactors at higher power levels, a move that could increase electricity output from the Kincardine-area station’s existing units. CKNX News Today

Public Safety Saugeen First Nation volunteer firefighters have become part of a newly formed Indigenous wildfire brigade — the first First Nations crews authorized to deploy in direct support of other First Nations communities facing wildfires. Owen Sound Sun Times

Development Demolition of the Geddes Park barn in Kincardine is set to begin the week of August 31, bringing temporary trail closures and changes to park access; the municipality also has naturalization plans for the site. Kincardine

Civic Official candidate lists for Grey-Bruce municipalities are now confirmed, with Arran-Elderslie among the communities where names changed from the unofficial lists posted last week. Owen Sound Sun Times

The province has announced targeted funding to support local creators and cultural programming across the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound region. CKNX News Today

Around the county: Saugeen Shores council met August 24 — full highlights posted at saugeenshores.ca.