Category Archives: Port Elgin News
South Bruce OPP Charge Walkerton Man With Assault
South Bruce OPP say a Walkerton resident is being charged with assault following an incident over the weekend. Police say on Aug. 25 at 6:55 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Ol...
Aug 28, 2024
South Bruce Resident Loses Over $7K To Scam
South Bruce OPP is advising people to be on the lookout for scams after someone lost $7,100. Police say on Aug. 24, officers received a report of a computer fraud in the Municipality of South Bruce. A...
Aug 27, 2024 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Trio Rescued From Lake Huron After Canoe Capsizes
The OPP say three people were forced to swim for over an hour after their canoe capsized in Lake Huron a few days ago. Thankfully, the trio were wearing lifejackets. South Bruce OPP say the incident h...
Aug 27, 2024 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
Grey Bruce Public Health Looks To Further Improve Dental Screening Program
Grey Bruce Public Health is celebrating the successes of its school dental screening program. Senior Public Health Manager Dr. Chimere Okoronkwo shared a report with the Board of Health during their m...
Aug 27, 2024
Lane Closures Planned For Bruce Road 7, Grey-Bruce Line
Bruce County says there will be some lane closures in effect for a couple of weeks. The lane closures will be on Bruce Road 7 between Concession 12 and South Line, as well as on Grey-Bruce Line betwee...
Aug 27, 2024 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
Community Groups To Voice Concerns At SBGHC Meetings
Some local community groups are planning on voicing their concerns at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) meetings this week. Chesley Hospital Community Action Committee Co-Chair Brenda Scott s...
Aug 26, 2024 SBGHC's Durham Hospital, Image from Google Maps Streetview
South Bruce To Review DGR Engagement Activities
South Bruce will be reviewing its recent activities to provide residents with more information on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) project. South Bruce Deep Geological Repository Referend...
Aug 26, 2024 A map of the potential Deep Geological Repository site to store Canada's spent nuclear fuel in South Bruce. (image supplied by Nuclear Waste Management Organization)
Kincardine Municipal Marina Achieves Diamond Rating For Environmental Protection & Cleanliness
The Municipality of Kincardine is celebrating the recognition it received for its marina. Kincardine Municipal Marina received a Diamond Rating from the Clean Marine Eco-Rating Program, which was deve...
Aug 25, 2024
Bruce Power Gives $125K to Gran Fondo Lake Huron
Bruce Power is making a big donation to support Gran Fondo Lake Huron. The power company and its supplier partners have announced a $125,000 contribution to the event, which supports health care and h...
Aug 24, 2024
Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Welcomes Community To 33rd Annual Gathering Of The Bands
The Gathering of the Bands will be happening this weekend in Kincardine. Live music starts at noon on Saturday, August 24th, and will be happening until 6 pm. It's the 33rd anniversary of the event. T...
Aug 24, 2024 (Image from Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Facebook Page).