The Municipality of Brockton says extensive flooding is occurring in the hamlet of Pinkerton following a breach in a privately owned dyke. Municipal officials say they are coordinating the response with several partner agencies including the County of Bruce, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and the Ontario Mi...

The Bruce County Public Library is holding fun, family-friendly events during March Break. There will be a number of events taking place at the library's 17 branches throughout the county, and several branches will be hosting multiple events in a day. "Every day during March Break, there is more than one program [...

The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has a full week of events to keep the family entertained during March Break. There will be movie screenings, magic, wildlife, demonstrations, and a giant balloon-making machine. Starting on Monday, March 16th, there will be a screening of the 2010 movie Alice in Wonderland (P...

As advised by Grey Bruce Public Health, the City of Owen Sound has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for all residents and consumers using the municipal water system. This is a precautionary measure due to high levels of turbidity (cloudiness in the water) observed at the water treatment plant. High levels of ...

Kincardine council has approved a Remembrance crosswalk. The request was presented to council during Wednesday's meeting by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 183. Legion President Teri Leslie presented the proposed design for the crosswalk, saying that it was "Simple, respectful, yet impactful." Leslie said th...

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority says the Teeswater River is flooding in Pinkerton. They say erosion of Bruce County Road 15 in Pinkerton has been observed, and the road could be damaged as a result. Flood conditions could exist for an extended duration as water levels in the Teeswater River remain high. The c...

The unemployment rate in the area that includes Bruce and Grey counties ticked higher last month. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the jobless rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region increased to 5.1 per cent in February, up slightly from 4.9 per cent a month prior. It is still the lowest regiona...

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wants the Town of South Bruce Peninsula to reconsider looking for another Wiarton Willie. The famous prognosticating groundhog Willie passed away earlier this week and the Town said in a statement, "Willie was a curious and charismatic groundho...

Arran-Elderslie council is looking at security systems after significant vandalism at the Dave Spencer Memorial Pavilion in Chesley. Town staff say on February 26th, they discovered vandalism in the men's and women's washroom as well as the kitchen. All three door handles were broken, soap, paper towel, and toilet pape...

Saugeen Shores police have arrested a man after an assault investigation. Police say, on March 9th 2026 at about 10a.m. they were dispatched to a local hotel in the town of Saugeen Shores for a report of a disturbance. Police arrived on scene and spoke with witnesses. They say yelling could be heard by officers who res...

Bruce Power is receiving recognition for promoting inclusion in the workplace. This is the sixth consecutive year where the nuclear power producer has been included in a list of companies that make diversity a priority. The list of Canada's Top 100 Employers outlining the recognition was announced by Mediacorp Canada o...

Bruce County and the Municipality of Brockton are preparing to welcome thousands of visitors this fall as the community hosts the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Walkerton. The event will run September 22 to 26, 2026, bringing together agricultural traditions, demonstrations, education, entertainment...

Students at several high schools across the region are planning walkouts this week to protest changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program. At John Diefenbaker Senior School in Hanover, students left class at 12:30pm Wednesday joining a province-wide demonstration. The protests focus on changes introduced by the G...

The Kincardine & Community Health Care Foundation has received a $25,000 donation through a fundraising campaign organized by employees at Superheat. The initiative - titled "$25K in 2025: Imaging a Better Tomorrow" - ran throughout 2025 and raised funds to support critical diagnostic imaging equipment at...

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the Nine Mile River watershed. That includes Lucknow and surrounding areas in the Township of Huron-Kinloss as well as the Nine Mile River area through the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and the community of Port Albert. They say flooding...

The Owen Sound Police Service is introducing a new artificial intelligence system designed to help manage non-emergency calls and general public inquiries. The Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre has partnered with Hyper AI to launch CARA - Community Assistance and Response Agent. The AI-based answering assistan...

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for Brockton. A statement from the conservation authority says the warning is due to flooding along Silver Creek in Walkerton. "Heavy thunderstorms moved through the watershed early this morning, bringing widespread rainfall of 30-45 mm. Silver C...

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has announced the passing of its beloved groundhog weather predictor, Wiarton Willie. Town officials say Willie passed away peacefully in their sleep. The famous groundhog served as the centrepiece of the annual Wiarton Willie Festival, a long-standing Groundhog Day tradition that has ...

After a decade of serving cones, sundaes, and summer treats, the owners of Fun In The Sun Ice Cream Parlour say they are retiring from the business. In a message shared on social media, Mitch Birney reflected on ten years of operating the popular ice cream shop and thanked their family, staff, and customers for their s...

Saugeen Shores is looking at starting a green bin garbage pick up program as early as next year. Council received a staff report on how a green bin program might work in the town. Director of Operations Matt Prentice says, it's likely a source-separated organics program will become mandatory in the next five to ten yea...

The Town of Saugeen Shores has appointed Kaitlin Bos as its new Manager of Legislative Services and Town Clerk. Bos officially joined the municipality on March 9, 2026 and was formally appointed to the clerk position by council that evening. She brings more than six years of municipal government experience to the role,...

Women from across Bruce County were able to celebrate International Women's Day, raise money, and celebrate outstanding members of the community. The Resilient by Design event was held at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex on Thursday, March 5th. The event was a partnership of Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, ...

Saugeen Shores Police Service is asking for the public's help as officers investigate several break-and-enter incidents in Saugeen Shores. Police say a number of cases have been reported in recent months in both Port Elgin and Southampton. One incident occurred December 27, 2025, when a residential break-and-enter was ...

The second annual Grey Bruce OPP Polar Plunge has raised more than $10,000 for Special Olympics Ontario. The fundraising event took place Saturday, March 7 at the arena in Shallow Lake and was co-hosted by the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police alongside the Inter Township Fire Department, Grey Bruce Paramedic Servic...

Veronica Cha Cha Smith won the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation byelection for chief Friday. Smith ran against seven other candidates to replace Darlene Johnston after she announced in late November 2025, she was stepping out of the role for medical reasons. Veronica Cha Cha Smith was also elected chief for the...