The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says it will not charge an OPP officer after a man was bitten by a police dog during an arrest in Lion's Head. The SIU says in the early afternoon of April 14, 2026, OPP officers entered a home in Lion's Head to arrest a 59-year-old man who was believed to be in the home...

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce will host its 6th annual Bruce Peninsula car tour and classic car show on Sunday, Aug. 9. The family-friendly, two-part motoring event is open to the public, regardless of the vehicle type driven. The event begins from 10 to 11 a.m. at either Port Elgin's PLEX or the Sauble Beach Community ...

A longtime broadcaster and avid sportsman has passed away. Oxenden resident Stu Paterson died yesterday at Brightshores Owen Sound at the age of 81. Paterson was undergoing treatment for mesothelioma, which is a type of lung cancer that is typically caused by exposure to asbestos. He had built a career in broadcasting,...

The unemployment rate in the area that includes Bruce and Grey counties declined last month. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the jobless rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region was five per cent in July, down from 5.6 per cent a month prior. The planning board says the region's unemployment rate...

Some live fire training is going to be completed at the military base in Meaford this month. The Department of National Defence issued an advisory saying soldiers from 32 Canadian Brigade Group will be conducting live fire exercises Army Training Centre Central in Meaford next week -- August 10 to 16 -- and again from ...

Bruce County council is directing staff to submit feedback in opposition of the province's current move to amalgamate conservation authorities. The Province of Ontario is looking to combine community conservation authorities to have a wider coverage area, but council said that it would cause smaller communities to not ...

Residents of Georgian Bluffs can expect upcoming work to replace electricity meters in the community. Hydro One says that the work will be happening in the coming weeks. The electricity company also says that their contractor, Honeywell, will be helping with the installation, and that there will be no cost to residents...

Saugeen Shores is unveiling the new community-themed murals that have been added to some traffic light control boxes across the municipality. Eight of the traffic light control boxes have become displays of public art murals by three local artists. The murals can be found at intersections along Highway 21, with five in...

There's a new provincial appointee on Grey Bruce's recently re-established Board of Health. Former Waterloo Region Chief Administrative Officer and current Grey Highlands resident Michael Murray will join the board on a two-year term. "Mr. Murray has extensive experience in the public, private and not-for-profit s...

Bruce Power supplier partners have made another donation to the Saugeen Amphitheatre project. A donation of $393,750 from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Community Development Fund will help Saugeen First Nation with Phase 2 of its amphitheatre project. In 2025, Kinectrics donated $500,000 through the fund, supporting...

The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation raised $305,013 during its annual Giving Cruise Day, including $205,013 donated directly by the community and more than 100% of available matching funds unlocked during the July 31 Cruise Night. This year's Giving Cruise Day began with a generous $50,000 matching chal...

Grey Bruce Public Health has lifted its swim advisory for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. Grey Bruce Public Health took water samples on Aug. 4 that showed bacterial levels had returned to within guidelines established by the Ontario Ministry of Health. "We'd like to extend our appreciation to the residents and visito...

A driver who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel in a Port Elgin parking lot is facing an impaired operation charge. Saugeen Shores Police say they responded to a report Sunday about a driver parked behind an establishment in Port Elgin, who was asleep with the vehicle running, foot on the gas pedal. Police did not prov...

Tim Harrison, one of the founders of popular music and crafts festival Summerfolk has died. His family announced his passing in a social media post. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. From Owen Sound, Harrison recorded multiple albums starting in 1978. According to his online biography, he was inv...