Category Archives: Port Elgin News
Some Grey Bruce Fire Bans Lifted
A number of municipalities in Grey Bruce have lifted their fire bans now that we've gotten some rain. Those that have lifted their partial bans so far include Brockton, Huron-Kinloss, Georgian Bluffs,...
Aug 20, 2025 Maxim Tajer / Unsplash
Over 100 Volunteers Help Set Up Big Tent For Annual Salmon Spectacular
The big tent is up at the Georgian Shores Marina ahead of the 37th annual McDonald's Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular this weekend. Event Co-Chair Chris Geberdt says the tent set up went well this mornin...
Aug 20, 2025 Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular Tent (Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Bruce Power Expands Production Of Medical Isotope
Bruce Power is expanding its production of its cancer-fighting medical isotope. The energy company hosted Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Tuesday as it announced the in...
Aug 20, 2025 Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Hon. Tim Hodgson, fourth from right, visited Bruce Power today to announce the installation of a new Isotope Production System in Unit 6. Joining Hodgson for the announcement were, from left, Greg Nadjiwon, Councillor, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation; Conrad Ritchie, Chief, Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Darlene Johnston, Chief, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation; Eric Chassard, President and CEO of Bruce Power; David Harris, President and CEO, Kinectrics; James Scongack, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President, Bruce Power; and Tom Uzzell, President and CEO, Framatome Canada. (supplied image)
Arran-Elderslie Wants Locals To Model For Its Website
Arran-Elderslie is putting out a call for residents to be models for its refreshed website. The municipality says it's, "looking for friendly, community-minded residents to volunteer just one hour of ...
Aug 20, 2025 Image from Arran-Elderslie
Grey Bruce Board Of Health Chair Says Chief Medical Officer Responsible For Board Controversy
The chair of Grey Bruce's Board of Health is pointing the finger at the province's Chief Medical Officer for causing a recent controversy involving board membership. Board of Health Chair Nick Saunder...
Aug 19, 2025 The Grey Bruce Public Health Unit. (Matt Hermiz/Bayshore Broadcasting)
Police Charge Driver In Port Elgin Drive-Thru
Saugeen Shores police have charged a woman after an incident at a restaurant drive-thru in Port Elgin. Police say they were called just after 9 Monday night about an uncooperative driver in the drive-...
Aug 19, 2025 The logo of the Saugeen Shores Police Service.
New CT Scanner At Owen Sound Hospital
The Owen Sound hospital has a new CT Scanner up and running. Brightshores Health System President and CEO Ann Ford says the new machine began service last week. "It actually is an upgrade from our pre...
Aug 19, 2025 New Owen Sound Hospital CT Scanner with Wendy Urbshott, CT Charge Technologist. (Photo provided by Brightshores Health System)
Bruce Power, Candu Energy Renew Master Service Agreement
Bruce Power and Candu Energy Inc. have signed a renewed Master Services Agreement that will see up to $1 billion in investment over the next decade. The new agreement will include investment to suppor...
Aug 19, 2025
Kincardine Council Hears Proposal For Consideration Of Infill Development
Kincardine Council was able to hear a delegation that focused on potential infill development for more housing within the municipality. Staff worked with BuildingIN, which is a federal grant opportuni...
Aug 19, 2025 A map of the Municipality of Kincardine showing the qualifying areas for the BuildingIN-proposed development, highlighted in light blue (image via RJH Architecture & Planning)
OPP Say Human Remains Found On Bruce Peninsula
Grey Bruce OPP say they have found human remains, located by archaeologists in a remote part of the Bruce Peninsula. Police did not say anything more about the location, but say they're investigating ...
Aug 18, 2025 OPP Logo