Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Public Safety A new Medical Priority Dispatch System takes effect across Bruce and Grey counties on October 14; residents calling 911 for a medical emergency will face additional triage questions and dispatchers may coach callers through CPR. Kincardine Record | Owen Sound Current Bruce-Grey OPP is seeking public information after firearms were stolen from a Saugeen Shores property. CKNX

Energy Bruce County Council received updates on six energy files, ranging from a $5-billion transmission build expected in the 2040s to a decommissioning project running to 2070, with one regulatory hearing carrying a January deadline. Owen Sound Current Bruce Power’s Unit 3 returned to service more than seven months ahead of schedule following its Major Component Replacement outage, helping meet Ontario’s peak summer electricity demand. Kincardine Record

Civic / Election A draft four-county regional transit network spanning Grey, Bruce, Wellington and Dufferin — including Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit — is set to be unveiled Thursday. CKNX Four candidates are running for three councillor-at-large seats in Kincardine ahead of the October 26 municipal election, with two all-candidates meetings scheduled. Kincardine Record A Saugeen Shores councillor running for Vice-deputy Mayor has flagged accuracy concerns with the municipal voters list, particularly for dual-property owners. Saugeen Times

Community The International Plowing Match opened Tuesday in Bruce County with opening ceremonies, plowing competitions, and a Canadian Cowgirls drill team demonstration; the five-day event continues through the week. CKNX Arran-Elderslie has launched a “Step in the Frame” tourism campaign inviting residents and visitors to explore the municipality’s landscapes, history, and hidden gems. CKNX

Around the county — Kincardine: Harbour Street closed Sept. 24, 3–10:30 p.m. for the Harvest Dinner (details); Saugeen Shores: Public Information Centre #2 for Water Treatment Plant expansion EA (details); Truth and Reconciliation events across Bruce County on Sept. 30 including Walk for Wenjack and free museum admission (details).