Briefs on Grey-Bruce Brief

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Energy Bruce Power has taken Unit 5 offline to begin its Major Component Replacement outage, marking the next step in the privately funded refurbishment program aimed at extending the reactor’s operational life. Kincardine Record

Health The Grey Bruce Health Coalition is hosting a town hall in Owen Sound this Wednesday, November 4, on concerns over private healthcare expansion, with Ontario Health Coalition’s Natalie Mehra among the speakers. Owen Sound Current Bruce Peninsula Hospice has launched free wheelchair-accessible transportation for clients, funded by a memorial donation, covering trips from Tobermory to Wiarton and to Owen Sound for medical appointments. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Public Safety A man was assaulted during an early morning robbery in Hanover; Grey Bruce OPP are reminding residents to remain aware of their surroundings when travelling alone overnight. Source

Inter Township Fire Department firefighters completed training with an OPP detective constable from Walkerton on identifying human trafficking warning signs and connecting victims with support, part of a regional push to address the crime in rural Grey and Bruce counties. CKNX | Georgian Bluffs

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, November 2, 2026

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Monday, November 2, 2026

Public Safety A 52-year-old Hanover man has been charged with child luring following a police search of a Hanover address; he was released after a bail hearing and police are asking anyone with information to contact their local service. Source A stolen handgun was reported in South Bruce, according to a regional news roundup. Source OPP have reopened Durham Street West in Walkerton after a crash involving a pedestrian closed the road. Source

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, November 2, 2026

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Monday, November 2, 2026

Civic Grey County staff will hold an information session next week to help residents understand recent changes to the Coyote and Beaver compensation programs. CKNX News Today

Public Safety A 52-year-old Hanover man has been charged with child luring following a police search of a Hanover address and was released after a bail hearing. Police are asking anyone with information to contact their local police service. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Public Safety South Bruce OPP are asking the public to help identify a vehicle and two suspects linked to the theft of a handgun from a vault in South Bruce, with the theft occurring over a roughly month-long window in October; no descriptions of the suspects or vehicle have been released. Owen Sound Current | Kincardine Record A 56-year-old Brockton man faces four Criminal Code charges after a vehicle struck a house in Elmwood; he has a Walkerton court date and OPP have not confirmed whether anyone was injured. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Tourism Grey County’s “Gather in Grey” marketing initiative has been named the top campaign at the 2026 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in Ottawa. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Public Safety A 56-year-old man faces multiple charges after his vehicle struck a home in Elmwood late Wednesday night in Brockton. CKNX News Today South Bruce OPP are asking the public for tips following a firearm theft earlier this month and have not yet publicly identified a suspect. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Public Safety A house fire in Hanover caused extensive damage and sent one person to hospital with smoke inhalation, according to local fire crews. Source

Conservation The Bruce Trail Conservancy has received $1 million in funding to transform the former Talisman Mountain Resort in Grey Highlands into the new Talisman Forest Nature Reserve. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, October 30, 2026

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Public Safety Grey Bruce Public Health has issued a drug alert after testing identified cafentanil — described as more toxic than fentanyl — in the local drug supply. Source

Health Brightshores Health System is marking Canadian Patient Safety Week by spotlighting everyday practices and new initiatives aimed at keeping local patients safe. Source

Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, October 30, 2026

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Civic Grey County’s roads and bridges face an annual funding gap of $28.7 million needed to keep infrastructure in good repair, according to new county budget figures. Owen Sound Current Meaford voters have elected a new municipal council, with Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney winning the mayoralty by 285 votes over newcomer Justin Perks. Meaford Independent

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Public Safety A 44-year-old Walkerton woman was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle collision at Bruce County Road 19 and Concession 8 in Brockton; South Bruce OPP have since charged ten drivers with ignoring the road closure at the scene. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Economy The Grey Bruce Labour Council is condemning the pending closure of Transcontinental Printing’s Owen Sound plant, saying the loss of more than 300 jobs will leave the city with a “profound sense of betrayal.” CKNX

Public Safety Owen Sound firefighters rescued a person from the Inner Harbour Tuesday night, beginning resuscitation on the rescue boat; the person was transported to hospital and their condition has not been disclosed. Owen Sound Current | City of Owen Sound

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Civic Saugeen Shores has certified its 2026 municipal election results, with 8,015 of 16,360 eligible voters casting ballots (49% turnout). Saugeen Times | Town of Saugeen Shores Huron-Kinloss has also certified its 2026 municipal election results. Huron-Kinloss A regional roundup covering Grey and Bruce election results — including new mayors in Owen Sound and Hanover — is available from the Owen Sound Current.

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Civic Owen Sound, Hanover, Meaford, and Chatsworth all elected new mayors in Monday’s municipal vote, with the Hanover incumbent unseated; results have now been certified. Owen Sound Current | Owen Sound | Southgate A counting error discovered during certification reversed the Bluewater school board trustee result for the Meaford/Blue Mountains seat — Scott Cowley, not Angela Forder, won. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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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

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Election Richard Thomas has been elected mayor of Owen Sound, with three incumbent councillors returning to council alongside four newly elected members; unofficial results including school board races are now posted. Owen Sound Current | City of Owen Sound In Meaford, current Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney will become the next mayor, joined by Rob Uhrig as Deputy Mayor (acclaimed) and five newly elected councillors. Meaford Independent Unofficial results are also posted for Georgian Bluffs, West Grey, and Southgate; the Owen Sound Current has a full Grey-Bruce results roundup covering all 17 municipalities. Georgian Bluffs | West Grey | Southgate | Grey-Bruce roundup Owen Sound mayoral candidate Andrii Zvorygin published a voter-turnout map built from the candidates’ voters’ list, prompting the city clerk to request its removal; the Owen Sound Current examines what the rules permit. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, October 26, 2026

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Monday, October 26, 2026

Civic Municipal election day is here for Bruce County and surrounding communities; Grey-Bruce voters head to the polls today across all local races. Owen Sound Current A Saugeen Times column raises concern that this year’s municipal election has introduced previously unseen negative tactics to the area, including alleged hacking of candidates’ Facebook pages and targeted smear efforts. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, October 26, 2026

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Monday, October 26, 2026

Civic Today is provincial Election Day and Owen Sound Current has a live roundup of voting-day updates, local events, and weekend news across Grey-Bruce. Owen Sound Current An election night watch party runs tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Harmony Centre’s accessible lower hall in Owen Sound — potluck snacks, music, and results on screen; all ages welcome. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Public Safety Three people were transported to hospital following a single-vehicle collision on Mar Sideroad just north of Wiarton on Saturday; the road was closed for approximately nine hours while emergency crews were on scene. Source

Community The Class of 2026 was honoured at the Kincardine District Senior School Grade 12 Commencement on October 9, with graduates piped in and musical performances by the KDSS senior band. Source

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Civic Sections of 2nd Avenue East in Owen Sound will be temporarily closed starting Monday while crews install Christmas lights. CKNX News Today

The Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Markdale will soon close to the public for a short period while exterior repairs are completed. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Public Safety Crime Stoppers Grey-Bruce has suspended all tip submissions effective immediately after a data breach involving its third-party platform, P3 Tips; residents are advised to hold any tips until further notice. Saugeen Times South Bruce OPP charged three impaired drivers in a single night, including a Michigan resident stopped during a patrol in the Municipality of Kincardine. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Election Owen Sound’s first week of advance voting drew 19% of eligible voters; final voting day is Monday with results expected at approximately 8:10 p.m. Owen Sound The city clerk has outlined how Monday night’s vote count will unfold, including restrictions on phone use at counting locations. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, October 23, 2026

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Public Safety Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has suspended its phone, online, and app tip lines after a data breach at its national platform’s vendor affected programs across Canada. Owen Sound Current

South Bruce OPP charged a Hanover man after stolen property was recovered on John Street in Walkerton early Wednesday morning; the theft occurred overnight Tuesday. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, October 23, 2026

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Public Safety Two drivers were airlifted to trauma centres after a commercial vehicle struck several passenger vehicles on Highway 10 in Grey Highlands on Oct. 21; a third person was also hurt and no charges have been laid. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Civic An all-candidates meeting hosted by United Housing for All took place October 20 in Port Elgin, with candidates fielding questions on affordable housing solutions for Saugeen Shores. Saugeen Times Residents of Saugeen Shores needing help casting their online ballot can drop in to the Chantry Centre on Grey Street in Southampton this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Public Safety One person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a collision at Highway 26 and Grey Road 15 outside Owen Sound; the intersection was closed for several hours and police have not confirmed a cause or pending charges. Owen Sound Current Grey Bruce OPP are asking the public to help identify a witness who may have information related to an ongoing death investigation in Meaford, connected to an incident from October 23, 2024. Meaford Independent The Owen Sound Agricultural Society’s Victoria Park barn has been graffitied again just weeks after a local painter volunteered his time to cover earlier vandalism; volunteers say they are fed up with the repeat tagging. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Civic Brockton’s mayor says the municipality is paying some of Ontario’s highest OPP policing costs and that the situation is becoming unsustainable; council also sought new options to keep Chepstow Road clear this winter. Owen Sound Current Saugeen Shores incumbent Mayor Luke Charbonneau is highlighting the municipality’s 10-year plan as a key asset ahead of the October 26 election, saying it connects the community to investments it needs. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Public safety Grey Bruce OPP have released images of a person they believe witnessed the death of a 41-year-old found at Meaford Harbour in October 2024, and are asking the public to help identify them. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Election Voting is now officially underway for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in Saugeen Shores, with the voting period having opened Monday, October 19. Saugeen Shores | Saugeen Times An all-candidates session on affordable housing is scheduled for today (Oct. 20) in Saugeen Shores, addressing the ongoing housing crisis in Saugeen Shores and Bruce County ahead of the election. Saugeen Times Odette Bartnicki has announced her candidacy for Deputy Mayor of Saugeen Shores, citing seven years as a full-time resident and a focus on a caring and sustainable future for the municipality. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Memorial Georgian Bluffs has lowered municipal flags to half-mast and Owen Sound’s Mayor has issued a formal statement following a tragedy at CFB Wainwright. Georgian Bluffs | Owen Sound Mayor’s Statement

Elections Voting is underway in Meaford’s 2026 municipal and school board election, with internet and phone voting open October 16–26. Meaford Independent In Owen Sound, seven per cent of eligible voters cast ballots over the first weekend of the voting period. Owen Sound

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Civic Huron-Kinloss has raised transparency concerns about the planned consolidation of conservation authorities, with the merger set to take effect in early 2027. CKNX News Today Kincardine council has approved the purchase of approximately 20 acres from Bruce K Holdings in the Gary Street lands behind Sutton Park Mall, intended for industrial and institutional development. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Civic Ten Grey-Bruce veterans — including a First World War soldier, a Second World War pilot, and three Balkans veterans — will be added to the Billy Bishop Museum’s honour roll at a free public ceremony in Owen Sound on October 25. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Marine The MS Chi-Cheemaun will end its 2026 sailing season today, with no fall repositioning cruise scheduled this year. The ferry links Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula to Manitoulin Island. CKNX News Today

Health The CKNX Radiothon concluded this week, raising over $500,000 for local health care in the region. The annual fundraiser has been running since 2002 and has now collected more than $16 million in total for area health services. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Civic Construction is set to begin on a new Hanover Police Service station, to be built on the site of the old fire hall on 10th Avenue. CKNX News Today

The Owen Sound Current has published its municipal election endorsements ahead of the October 26 vote, recommending no incumbent council candidates and outlining five commitments the outlet wants to see from mayoral frontrunners before election day. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Election Voting is now open for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in Huron-Kinloss; residents can cast ballots by telephone or internet from October 19–26. Huron-Kinloss Saugeen Shores telephone and internet voting also opens Monday, October 19, with Election Day on October 26. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Civic Meaford mayoral candidate Caryn Colman has withdrawn from the 2026 municipal race, saying she doesn’t want to split the vote given concerns over the TC Pumped Storage Project; her name will remain on the ballot because the withdrawal deadline passed in August. The 11-day voting period opened October 16. Meaford Independent · Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, October 16, 2026

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Public Safety The Province has pledged key traffic safety improvements along Hwy 21 near Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School following sustained community pressure and a recent four-vehicle crash; the Municipality of Kincardine is formally requesting reduced speed limits and a new left-turn lane. CKNX News Today | Municipality of Kincardine

Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, October 16, 2026

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Election Voting is now open in Owen Sound for the 2026 municipal and school board election, running through October 26. City of Owen Sound All nine West Grey candidates for deputy mayor and council responded to a local library survey, with bridges, budgets, and reaching rural residents among their top priorities. Owen Sound Current In Meaford — also 10 days from election day — Mayor Kentner has publicly shared his position on TC Energy’s pumped storage pre-development agreement, and readers are calling on candidates to disclose their campaign funding sources. Meaford Independent

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Public Safety Three people were transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a four-vehicle collision on Highway 21 just north of Kincardine Tuesday afternoon; South Bruce OPP and Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Owen Sound Current | Kincardine Record A 36-year-old Lion’s Head resident died Oct. 13 after a vehicle left Bruce Road 9 near Duke Lane in Northern Bruce Peninsula; OPP are asking witnesses and dash-camera owners to call in. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Business TC Transcontinental is closing its RBW Graphics printing plant in Owen Sound, eliminating approximately 360 jobs; workers learned the news at an all-hands meeting Wednesday afternoon. The company says it will consolidate production at other facilities. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Energy Bruce Power has reached a key milestone in its Unit 4 Major Component Replacement ahead of schedule, completing the installation of 480 calandria tubes using locally developed automation. CKNX News Today

Public Safety A four-vehicle collision on Highway 21 in Kincardine has resulted in serious injuries; the road between Highway 9 and North Line was closed. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Civic Grey County and Owen Sound are facing uncertainty over infrastructure funding after a provincial doubling of a key fund expires this year; the two municipalities shared $7.5M in 2026 but Ontario has not indicated what comes next. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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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

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Election 2026 Full video, key points, and a transcript from the October 8 Georgian Bluffs all-candidates meeting are now available — three incumbents and six challengers are competing for five council seats. Owen Sound Current The Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team surveyed all council candidates on climate and environmental policy and has published each candidate’s responses ahead of the vote. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, October 12, 2026

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Public Safety A fire Friday at Bruce County’s 915 Huron Terrace housing building in Kincardine forced a full evacuation; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is working with Bruce County to support displaced tenants. Owen Sound Current | Kincardine OPP is reminding motorists to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles as traffic volumes rise across Ontario during the Thanksgiving long weekend. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, October 12, 2026

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Health Grey County’s new $2.4-million Feversham paramedic base opens to the public on October 23, one of four new bases the county is building as it forecasts a 68% rise in paramedic call volumes by 2033. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Public Safety The Municipality of Kincardine is working with the Canadian Red Cross, Bruce County, Victim Services Bruce Grey and community partners to support residents displaced by a fire at 915 Huron Terrace on Friday morning. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Public Safety Three people were hospitalized after a fire in Georgian Bluffs, with OPP asking nearby residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed due to smoke. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Public Safety South Bruce OPP have charged two teens following a fight in Kincardine on September 30; no further details on the charges have been released. CKNX News Today

Civic A portion of the Kincardine Library will be closed for approximately one month, leaving Adult and Young Adult collections temporarily unavailable to patrons. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Public Safety A fire at 915 Huron Terrace displaced several residents Friday morning; Bruce County Housing Corporation confirmed no injuries, and the Municipality of Kincardine opened the Davidson Centre as an evacuation and reception centre. CKNX | Kincardine | Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Public Safety Joel Stephenson, 50, has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting on 14th Avenue in Hanover on October 6; the victim remains in hospital in stable condition and police say some witnesses have not yet come forward. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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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

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Election Three candidates — Carol Merton, Richard Thomas, and Andrii Zvorygin — are vying for Mayor of Owen Sound in the October 26 municipal election; the Owen Sound Current has published individual profiles for each. Owen Sound Current Eleven candidates have been certified for eight seats on the Owen Sound River District Board of Management, sending the race to a November 9 vote at City Hall. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, September 28, 2026

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Civic Saugeen First Nation’s 2025–26 annual report details ongoing compensation talks over Sauble Beach and an update on the Whitefish Project; the nation budgeted $38.9 million in revenue for the year, including $5.1 million from cottage leases and $12 million in federal transfers. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, September 28, 2026

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Public Safety A cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Owen Sound on Saturday; police were searching for a dark Cadillac sedan with front passenger-side damage and a broken headlight. By Sunday afternoon, Owen Sound Police confirmed the vehicle had been located. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, September 27, 2026

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Civic Bruce County has named Danzel Smith as its new corporate facilities director, joining the county’s senior leadership team to lead capital planning and building operations for the county’s facilities portfolio. Kincardine Record

A Saugeen Times election feature examines the importance of infrastructure planning and value for taxpayer dollars ahead of the 2026 municipal election. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, September 27, 2026

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Public Safety Grey Bruce OPP are asking for public assistance in identifying those responsible for a “swatting” incident that occurred in Meaford. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Civic Four Kincardine councillors — Deputy Mayor Rory Cavanagh, Ward 1 councillors Russ Crook and Jennifer Prenger, and Ward 3 councillor Amanda Steinhoff Gray — have been acclaimed to the next four-year council term beginning in November. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Civic Grey County’s road transfer plan will direct between $15 million and nothing to individual municipalities over 10 years, part of a broader $42.8 million adjustment package tied to new local road responsibilities. CKNX News Today

Public Safety A “swatting” hoax — a false crisis line call reporting gunshots — drew a large OPP response in Meaford on Thursday; police confirmed it was fabricated about 75 minutes after the call and say the investigation is continuing. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, September 25, 2026

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Housing Bruce County’s homelessness response system is facing unprecedented demand for emergency housing, with costs outpacing budgets; staff warned county council that service reductions or a draw on reserves may be required. Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County and community partners broke ground Sept. 21 on the Eastridge Road Community Housing Development in Walkerton, a new affordable housing project backed by county and local partners. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, September 25, 2026

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Civic Owen Sound’s online vote to rename the former Ryerson Park has been abandoned after the system allowed people to vote more than once; a fix intended to remove duplicate ballots also discarded legitimate votes, and the decision now falls to the incoming council. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Public Safety Bruce County is changing how 911 dispatchers handle medical calls — under the new system, callers will be asked additional questions about a patient’s condition before a response is dispatched. CKNX News Today

Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services will hold family open houses at stations in Ripley, Lucknow and Point Clark during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4–10), featuring activities and home safety tips. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Public safety A 42-year-old Owen Sound man faces an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed a roommate at a west-side address Tuesday morning. Owen Sound Current

A Howick man was arrested in Hanover after police say he was found riding a bicycle stolen from a local school while carrying merchandise taken from three downtown stores. CKNX

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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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

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Public Safety Grey and Bruce County paramedic services switch to the Medical Priority Dispatch System on Oct. 14; dispatchers will ask more detailed questions during 911 calls and may coach callers through CPR while help is on the way. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Civic Bruce County Council has been warned that shelter nights are projected to reach 22,670 this year — up sharply from 6,205 in 2025 — with staff cautioning the overage could draw from a $3.9M reserve as homelessness becomes more visible in public spaces. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Public Safety Owen Sound police had a busy 72-hour period, arresting three drivers for alcohol impairment and a fourth for drug impairment; the drug-impaired driver was also found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun, cocaine, and fentanyl. Source Source Grey Bruce OPP have charged a Brampton resident after they allegedly threatened a construction flagger working on Toronto Street in Markdale (Grey Highlands) on September 14. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, September 21, 2026

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Election Six candidates are competing for five Huron-Kinloss council seats, with Deputy Mayor James Hanna acclaimed and the final spot contested between Don Murray and Shawn Plante. Owen Sound Current In Arran-Elderslie, Mayor Steve Hammell, Deputy Mayor Jennifer Shaw and Arran Coun. Ryan Nickason were all acclaimed, while four wards head to the October 26 ballot. Owen Sound Current With only four of seven Arran-Elderslie incumbents potentially returning after October 26 — short of the six needed to lift lame-duck status — the council’s restricted powers have been delegated to the CAO. Owen Sound Current Incumbent Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig will face Ward 2 Coun. Bill Stewart and Barb Fisher on the October 26 ballot. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, September 21, 2026

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Election Three Grey County municipalities head toward a busy October 26 vote. In The Blue Mountains, 16 candidates are contesting every seat — three for mayor, four for deputy mayor, and nine for five council positions — with two all-candidates meetings scheduled before election day. Source In Georgian Bluffs, Mayor Sue Carleton and Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle are both acclaimed, while nine candidates compete for five council seats. Source In Chatsworth, incumbent Mayor Scott Mackey has not filed; both mayoral candidates are sitting councillors, and five people are running for three council seats. Source The TC Energy pumped storage project on Georgian Bay is shaping up as a defining issue in Meaford’s mayoral race, with a sitting councillor and at least one mayoral candidate both weighing in publicly. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Civic David J.R. Secord has commenced legal proceedings against the Municipality of Kincardine over its decision to destroy a monument connected to his ancestor. Source

Public Safety Parks Canada has extended the closure of Cyprus Lake Campground in Bruce Peninsula National Park to the end of October following increased black bear activity in the area. Source Highway 21 in Kincardine has reopened after a four-vehicle collision left two people with injuries. Source

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Civic Owen Sound council voted to defer its OPP policing cost analysis to a committee that won’t meet until 2027, following Solicitor General direction to tally police revenues first and review how West Grey and Hanover manage their OPP contracts. Source Council approved $80-per-item pickup charges and $300 fines making River District property owners responsible for downtown garbage; enforcement begins November 17. Source Closing arguments wrapped up in the City of Owen Sound’s cardboard-box prosecution, with a justice of the peace reserving her decision until November 23. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Civic The Secord family has launched legal proceedings against the Municipality of Kincardine over the destruction of the historic Dr. Solomon Secord Monument, with David J.R. Secord and Corporation Athabasca named as plaintiffs. Kincardine Record

Saugeen Shores Council met September 14; a summary of highlights is posted on the municipality’s website. Saugeen Shores

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Health Owen Sound’s two MRI machines sit idle overnight while the province directs funding toward private imaging clinics, according to a new coalition report; operating rooms in Meaford, Southampton, and Wiarton are also running part-time. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, September 14, 2026

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Monday, September 14, 2026

Economic Development Bruce County has launched its 2026–27 Starter Company Plus program, offering training and grants of up to $5,000 to entrepreneurs looking to start, buy, or expand a business in the region; applicants must attend one of four online info sessions between September 14 and 26 to qualify. Saugeen Times | Owen Sound Current

Grey County Morning Brief — Monday, September 14, 2026

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Monday, September 14, 2026

Civic Grey County is set to lose most of its voice on regional conservation boards under a provincial restructuring plan, falling from 17 seats to just three, with the new board majority going to York, Durham, Simcoe and Barrie. Grey County says the change leaves rural areas without meaningful representation. Owen Sound Current

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

Health Keith and Linda Battler of Kincardine have donated $50,000 to the Kincardine Hospital and MRI redevelopment project through the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. Kincardine Record

The 46th annual Kincardine Terry Fox Run is set for Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Davidson Centre, with registration at 8 a.m. and the run starting at 9 a.m.; the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band will lead the first lap. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

Civic The Town of Hanover is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment and is asking residents to fill out an online survey before September 23. CKNX News Today

Around the county: No municipal notices or road closures reported today.

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Energy & Economy Bruce Power has priced an $800-million Green Bond offering on a private placement basis across Canadian provinces, continuing to fund its operations and major projects at the Kincardine site. Kincardine Record Bruce County has launched its 2026-27 Starter Company Plus program through Business to Bruce, providing training and grants to help entrepreneurs start, expand, or purchase a business in the county. Kincardine Record

Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Public Safety Owen Sound police charged a 28-year-old resident with five counts of assault with a weapon and possession for the purpose of drug trafficking following an intimate partner violence investigation that also recovered illegal drugs and weapons. Source Five police services checked 1,070 drivers at an Owen Sound R.I.D.E. checkpoint with no impaired driving charges laid; two people were briefly detained but released without charges. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Civic The Municipality of Kincardine has released the legal opinion that prompted its eviction notice for Bluewater Trailer Park tenants, and is now moving forward with community engagement to plan the lands’ future as a public park, garden, or walkway. CKNX | Kincardine Bruce County is urging the province to work with municipalities when selecting data centre sites, aiming to avoid wasted time and money in the approval process. Walkerton Herald-Times Anthony Owl-Ritchie, 26, has been elected to Saugeen First Nation Band Council, becoming the youngest councillor elected in 2026. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Public Safety Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an alert after three opioid-related overdoses occurred in Owen Sound over the weekend. Source

Civic Grey Highlands Council and staff have issued a formal statement; the subject of the statement was not detailed in the announcement. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 10, 2026

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Health Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers announced additional healthcare funding for their ridings on Wednesday; no further details on allocations were provided. CKNX News Today

Public Safety Saugeen Shores Police are asking the public to help identify a truck that fled the scene of a collision in Port Elgin on Monday without stopping. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 10, 2026

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Civic Grey County is facing renewed calls to update its gravel pit policies, with debate already underway in West Grey where proposed aggregate operations near the Saugeen River have drawn opposition from residents and environmental groups. CKNX

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Public Safety Grey Bruce OPP are searching for a jet ski and trailer stolen in Sauble Beach. CKNX News Today

Civic Huron-Kinloss is weighing bylaw changes that would make beach violators responsible for shoreline cleanup costs and give municipal staff stronger enforcement options when violations continue. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Civic Owen Sound is encouraging residents to verify that their names appear on the voters’ list ahead of the upcoming municipal election. Owen Sound

Grey Roots Museum & Archives will close to the public from September 15 to October 14, 2026, for a full roof replacement; exhibits, programming, and public access to the building will be suspended for the duration. Grey County

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Election — Saugeen Shores Incumbent Councillor Bud Halpin is running for Vice-deputy Mayor in this year’s municipal election; a retired teacher and self-employed carpenter, he is seeking to move up from his current council seat. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Health Brightshores Health System has welcomed 14 new physicians spanning specialties including Medical Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Neurology, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Anesthesiology, expanding access to specialized care for Grey Bruce patients. Meaford Independent

Civic The Municipality of Meaford has launched Engage Meaford, a new online platform where residents, businesses, and community partners can review local government projects, complete surveys, and share ideas in one place. The site is intended to improve transparency and broaden public participation. Meaford Independent

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, September 7, 2026

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Monday, September 7, 2026

Public Safety South Bruce OPP is seeking the public’s help locating 14-year-old David Oliver, who was last seen at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Public Safety Saugeen Shores Police are investigating thefts from a Port Elgin cemetery where five bronze bench plaques and a planter urn were stolen on or around September 2. Saugeen Times

Grey Bruce OPP have launched the Comfort Companions program, which provides stuffed animals to children experiencing trauma during high-stress emergency incidents. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Public Safety Eleven people were arrested and suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine were seized during a two-day Grey Bruce OPP drug enforcement blitz in Owen Sound. CKNX News Today Grey Bruce OPP have introduced the Comfort Companions program, equipping frontline officers with stuffed animals to help comfort children who experience trauma during emergency responses. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Health Brightshores Health System has announced the arrival of 14 new physicians joining its local healthcare team. Source

Public Safety A Tuesday night thunderstorm knocked out power across parts of Northern Bruce Peninsula, with heavy rain and strong winds downing several trees. Source Environment Canada also issued severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings Wednesday afternoon across Southern Ontario, resulting in road closures and damage in the region. Source

Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Health Brightshores Health System has announced the arrival of 14 new physicians joining its local healthcare team across the Grey-Bruce region. Source

A case of strangles — a contagious equine disease causing fever, respiratory symptoms, and swollen or abscessed lymph nodes — has been confirmed at a Grey County farm. Source

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Public Safety One person was arrested and charged following an alleged assault at a campground in Arran-Elderslie. CKNX News Today

Transit Grey Transit Route 5 bus service between Owen Sound and Wiarton was reinstated Tuesday after a period of suspension, restoring a key link for South Bruce Peninsula residents. CKNX News Today

Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Civic Grey Highlands council is weighing a $3-million overhaul of the Kimberley-Amik water treatment plant, which has been operating for more than three decades. CKNX News Today

Owen Sound’s election team is inviting local service providers, non-profits, and community groups to a voter information session at City Hall on Monday, September 21. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Civic Sonya Roote has been elected Chief of Saugeen First Nation, defeating incumbent Conrad Ritchie by just 13 votes. Saugeen Shores Mayor has issued a formal statement congratulating Roote and the incoming council. CKNX | Saugeen Shores

The MP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound is hosting an economic round table to give local business owners a direct channel to discuss federal economic policy. CKNX

Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Health Grey Bruce Public Health has appointed Dr. Brittany Graham as its permanent Medical Officer of Health and CEO, after she served in an acting capacity since April 2026; the Board of Health formally approved the appointment. Meaford Independent

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, August 31, 2026

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Monday, August 31, 2026

Development Kincardine’s established energy sector, available land, and grid infrastructure could position the municipality as a realistic destination for data centre investment, according to a new report. CKNX News Today

Today’s feeds were thin on Bruce County content. Dropped: sports scoreboard, ministerial columns (routine), a national opinion piece on Canada-U.S. relations, a Wellington County housing story (outside Bruce County), and an OPP report on a missing swimmer at Pinery Provincial Park (Lambton County).

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Civic Saugeen First Nation held its 2026 election for Chief and Council on August 28, with four candidates vying for Chief and 43 for nine Councillor seats; unofficial results indicate Sonja Root has been elected as the new Chief, though official results are not yet confirmed. Saugeen Times

Grey County Morning Brief — Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Public Safety Grey County motorists are asked to slow down and watch for children as the majority of Ontario students head back to school next week; the OPP is urging extra caution in school zones and near bus stops. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Public Safety Bruce County is warning residents that an online scammer is using the county’s identity to defraud people; residents are urged to be cautious of any suspicious online accounts or messages purporting to be from Bruce County. Source

Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Health Grey Bruce Public Health’s board appointed a new permanent Medical Officer of Health at Friday’s meeting, filling a key leadership vacancy. Source GBPH also issued an alert after five suspected opioid-related overdoses between August 20–24, including one fatality; Grey County is urging residents to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, August 31. Overdose alert | IOAD notice

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, August 28, 2026

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Public Safety Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an alert following five suspected opioid-related overdoses — including one fatal — between August 20 and 24. CKNX News Today Police are seeking a driver who fled after striking a cyclist in Port Elgin on Wednesday afternoon; witnesses are asked to contact police. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Public Safety Grey Bruce OPP’s street crime unit executed a search warrant in Wellington County, seizing approximately $397,745 in drugs and $134,280 in stolen property, with much of the recovered property linked to neighbouring jurisdictions including the Grey-Bruce region; two Wellington County residents face multiple charges. Owen Sound Sun Times

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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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

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Civic Official candidate lists for the October 26 municipal election are now certified across Bruce County: Kincardine saw four seats filled by acclamation, including current councillor-at-large Rory Cavanagh acclaimed as deputy mayor, with 13 candidates contesting nine council positions. Kincardine News | Municipality of Kincardine Huron-Kinloss and Saugeen Shores have also published their certified candidate lists; Arran-Elderslie’s official list saw minor changes from unofficial versions posted Friday. Huron-Kinloss | Saugeen Shores | Shoreline Beacon Bluewater District and Bruce-Grey Catholic school board trustee races are expected to be heavily acclaimed, with four contested Bluewater seats and two Bruce-Grey Catholic races remaining. Shoreline Beacon Bruce and Grey County officials used last week’s AMO Conference in Ottawa to lobby provincial representatives for increased child care and rural funding. Shoreline Beacon

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, August 24, 2026

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Civic Additional Saugeen Shores residents filed nomination papers ahead of the August 21 deadline, expanding the candidate field for the 2026 Municipal Election across local races. Saugeen Times

Around the county: Shallow Lake (Northern Bruce Peninsula) residents may notice discoloured or low-pressure tap water starting today due to routine water main flushing — CKNX

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Trade & Economy Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after Prime Minister Mark Carney said demands could not be accepted, including restrictions on trade with other countries and concessions on Canadian sovereignty and culture. Canada will now match the U.S.’s 50% tariffs on approximately $28 billion in Canadian goods that took effect Saturday. CKNX · Carney details · Saugeen Times

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, August 22, 2026

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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Education A deal in principle was reached Thursday to keep Grey-Bruce school buses running this September, averting a potential labour dispute; no terms of the agreement have been released. CKNX News Today Most seats on the Bluewater District and Bruce-Grey Catholic school boards are expected to be filled by acclamation, with four Bluewater races and two Catholic board contests still likely following Friday’s nomination deadline. Owen Sound Sun Times

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, August 21, 2026

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Friday, August 21, 2026

Health Grey Bruce Public Health has issued a drug alert following three overdoses and one death in the region, urging people who use drugs to keep naloxone on hand and have a sober friend nearby who can call 911 in an emergency. CKNX

Bruce County Morning Brief — Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Energy The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved Bruce Power’s new on-site hot cell facility at Tiverton; the shielded chamber handles irradiated materials remotely and commercial operations are expected to launch in September. CKNX / Sun Times

Development Saugeen Shores council is considering cutting development charges by half as part of an infrastructure funding strategy. CKNX

Bruce County Morning Brief — Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Public Safety An 80-year-old Northern Bruce Peninsula resident has been charged after a flag worker was struck and injured in a hit-and-run at Highway 6 and Caudle Sideroad on August 13; the worker sustained minor injuries. CKNX / Owen Sound Sun Times OPP executed a search warrant in Arran-Elderslie, seizing a quantity of illegal drugs, stolen vehicles, and a firearm following a local investigation. Saugeen Times

Bruce County Morning Brief — Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Civic Three candidates are vying for the Saugeen Shores mayoral chair: incumbent Luke Charbonneau faces challengers Brian Putman and Jeff James. Shoreline Beacon

The consortium providing school transportation to Grey-Bruce students has appealed to Queen’s Park for help resolving a contract dispute that could leave area kids without buses this fall. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Monday, August 17, 2026

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Indigenous Saugeen Ojibway Nation says it has directed its lawyers to oppose a federal motion arguing that land return should not be available as a remedy in its ongoing land claim case against Canada. CKNX News Today Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $150,000 to Noongwa Wellness, a community-led health and wellness organization operating in Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Health Gran Fondo Lake Huron shattered its fundraising record Saturday in Saugeen Shores, raising over $516,000 for local healthcare — the most ever for the Bruce Power–presented cycling event. Saugeen Times Grey-Bruce’s ambulance dispatch will shift to better prioritize life-threatening calls; officials warned the change may mean longer waits for lower-acuity emergencies. Owen Sound Sun Times The Kincardine MRI campaign continues to attract new donations toward bringing the first MRI machine to Bruce County. CKNX Bruce Power and its supplier partners donated $150,000 to Noongwa Wellness, a community-led health organization in Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory. CKNX

Bruce County Morning Brief — Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Indigenous affairs Saugeen Ojibway Nation has directed its lawyers to oppose a federal motion arguing that land return should not be available as a remedy in the nation’s ongoing land claim case against Canada. CKNX News Today The province is investing $171,926 in two Neyaashiinigmiing-based energy projects to create local jobs and improve energy program access for First Nations communities. CKNX News Today

Bruce County Morning Brief — Friday, August 14, 2026

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Health Grey-Bruce ambulance dispatch is shifting to a new prioritization model designed to get resources to life-threatening emergencies faster; council was warned that lower-acuity calls may see longer wait times as a result. Owen Sound Sun Times The campaign to bring Bruce County’s first MRI machine to Kincardine continues to attract new donations. CKNX