Brockton may take a look at a licensing system for short-term accommodations. A motion from Mayor Chris Peabody will be discussed and voted on during Brockton council's meeting Tuesday evening, which directs staff to prepare a report regarding the potential implementation of "a short-term accommodation licensing r...

As the nomination deadline to enter this year's municipal election nears, Owen Sound's Mayor is encouraging more people to run. Without more people putting their names forward, a number of Grey Bruce municipalities will have candidates who are acclaimed, meaning they will be elected without competition. Nominations for...

After launching a community outreach program in June, Bruce County staff has provided an update to council on the initiative. The Community Outreach and Support Team, known as COAST, has already interacted more than 300 people throughout the county in its first week. Project Integration Manager Alison Govier told counc...

Bruce County is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on August 15 at the St. Edmunds Landfill Site in Tobermory from 8 a.m. to noon. Bruce County's household hazardous waste events are a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of common items, such as: -Paints and stains - Aerosols and...

The Special Olympics National Games will be in Medicine Hat, Alta., from August 11 to 14, with Grey Bruce athletes on their way to compete for Team Ontario. Laura Conquest with the Owen Sound and Area Special Olympics will be competing in rhythmic gymnastics, with her coach, Paula Mercer, joining her in Alberta. Also g...

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 ...

South Bruce Peninsula has unveiled its new brand and economic positioning strategy for Sauble. The village is keeping the 'Sauble Beach' name it's gone by for decades. A large portion of the actual sandy beach property is now called, 'Saugeen Beach' or 'Chi-Gmiinh' meaning 'big water' after Saugeen First Nation's owner...

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 41st annual Neyaashiinigmiing Traditional Pow Wow returns to Cape Croker Park from Aug. 14 to 16. On Aug. 14, family karaoke runs from 6 to 10 p.m., concluding with a drone show at 10 p.m. On Aug. 15, two Grand Entries kick off the powwows at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a dinner break around 5 p.m. On Aug. 16, a final...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon and 5K is still looking for a few more participants. The Kincardine & Community Health Care Foundation is looking for a few more 5K runners for the event, which will take place on Sunday, October 4th. Mark Womack, the Capital Campaign Manager for the foundation shared with...

As a regional transit study continues for the region, interim bus service continues through the involved counties. Bruce, Grey, Dufferin, and Wellington Counties, along with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) have expanded interim bus service across the region as work continues into a longer-term regional tr...

The Tobermory Community Centre is getting a makeover. The community centre will be getting new flooring as the current tile flooring has been damaged. The main hall's current tile floor has suffered from moisture bubbling, leading to increased deterioration, cracking and separation. The tiles date back to the community...

The Ontario government is investing $80,000 in local Seniors Community Grant projects. "Our government is proud to invest in programs that help seniors remain active and engaged in their communities," says Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. "This funding will strengthen local opportunities for older...

Bruce Power, its supplier partners and employees will match up to $100,000 in donations to True North Aid and the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire relief in Northern Ontario. According to a release, Bruce Power and its supplier partners are pledging up to $50,000 to True North Aid, which provides humanitarian sup...

A swimming advisory that was issued earlier this week at Station Beach has been lifted. The Municipality of Kincardine says that the most recent tests by Grey Bruce Public Health has deemed the water safe for swimming. The water testing had previously shown a high concentration of E. coli bacteria in the water, which c...

There's a new commanding officer of the Army Training Centre - Central in Meaford. Lt-Col. Tim Day officially took over from Lt Col. Joe Tobin Thursday in a change of command ceremony and parade. The commanding officer of the army base changes approximately every two years. Originally from Toronto, Lt-Col. Day began hi...