Two people face drug and weapons charges after the OPP executed a search warrant in Kincardine. The OPP's west region tactics and rescue unit, emergency response team and canine unit were called in to assist local and drug enforcement officers in a search of a home on Princes Street in Kincardine on May 22. South Bruce...

A single vehicle collision southwest of Hepworth has resulted in an impaired driving charge. Grey Bruce OPP say they responded to the incident on Silver Lake Road near Allenford Road in South Bruce Peninsula around 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Police say they arrived to find a vehicle had struck a tree, and then ended up ...

The 2026 edition of the Paisley Blues Fest is almost here. This weekend, the festival features extended hours and an expanded lineup, with many new artists joining long-time favourites and talented local musicians. "It's a way to get people out and get people appreciating music, arts and culture," says Zach P...

The Tara Legion will honour veterans at a 'No Stone Left Alone' ceremony. Branch 383 Public Relations Officer Stephen McNabb says on Friday, June 12th at 10 a.m., members of the branch, local students, and the local community are invited to join the No Stone Left Alone ceremony being held at the Hillcrest Cemetery just...

The Bluewater District School Board has announced the appointment of Erin O'Grady as superintendent of education, effective Aug. 1. The move coincides with the retirement of Sheryl Elliott, who filled in as superintendent of education this past year after coming out of retirement. "Erin ticks a lot of boxes that w...

Wiarton Willie's house will be getting some renovations. South Bruce Peninsula council heard a staff report Tuesday, explaining one of the town-owned 'houses' is in need of repair. There are two Willie houses. One of the houses is at the Ross Whicher Centre (the library building) and one is at the coal shed building (a...

Wanted Toronto Man Arrested On June 2nd 2026 members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service located a male in the Town of Port Elgin who was actively wanted by the Toronto Police Service Fugitive Squad. The male was placed under arrest on the strength of an immigration warrant and custody was transferred to the Toronto P...

Benallen has a big reason to visit for a hike or walk. The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrated last weekend the addition of 365 acres of protected sensitive wetland and forest to the Benallen Nature Preserve. The Benallen Nature Preserve now sits at 600 acres, with the original 235 ac...

The Kincardine branch of the Bruce County Public Library is inviting everyone to learn more about Indigenous history, as it hosts a display of 34 traditional jingle dresses. The ceremonial dresses, which are adorned with rows of metal cones that act like bells, have been on display for the past couple weeks. The regali...

Five seniors centres in Grey Bruce have received funding from the provincial government totalling more than $236,000. The Active Lifestyles Centre Grey-Bruce, located at 1852 3rd Ave. E. in Owen Sound, received a $55,000 Seniors Community Grant from the Ontario government. George Walton, chair of the centre's board, sa...

Grey County has approved its latest ten-year housing action plan, and councillors say it builds on significant progress that's already been made. The County is the level of government that handles public housing locally, and it's the level of government that receives provincial and federal funding to support housing an...

Saugeen Shores police say they have taken several calls about local businesses receiving counterfeit $100 and $50 bills. Police are encouraging you to inspect bills during transactions and report any suspicious activity to 519-832-2500. Saugeen Shores police note, "In order to investigate these crimes properly we ...

Bruce Power has started this year's edition of the company's summer bus tour program. As of Monday, June 1, the power company will be offering bus tours of its site. This year, they've extended the program until October 8th. Bus tours will run once-daily between Monday and Friday for the month of June. Service will exp...

The owners of the Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant are now accepting reservations for motel stays, as a rebuild is almost complete following a fire last summer. The motel in Ferndale had burned down in late July 2025. "We are getting very close to accepting customers again," said Jeff Mielhausen, who owns the...

The Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) commission has announced a long-term land lease with Allin Aircraft Maintenance to establish a Transport Canada-approved maintenance organization at the airport. Gerald Allin, owner of Allin Aircraft Maintenance, will construct a hangar on the leased land and operate an aviation main...

Kincardine council approved a change to the design for new staircase to replace the one near the town's lighthouse. The initial plans used steel stairs, rather than wooden ones. Although steel stairs would be more durable, they would come at a higher price - $210,000 for a new steel staircase, compared to an estimated ...

This June, in partnership with Smart Commute, Bruce County is inviting residents to take part in Bike Month. Bike Month celebrates cycling and encourages everyone to ride and build new skills. A key date to mark is Bike to Work Day on Thursday, June 4. It is a great chance to swap car keys for a bike ride. "Whethe...

The suspect from the reported thefts on April 29 in Hanover was arrested May 28 in Kitchener. Police say they received calls April 29 about overnight thefts from vehicles on 11th Avenue and 17th Avenue in the town of Hanover. The report says one of the items stolen was a debit card, which was later used by the male sus...

Community Foundation Grey Bruce will release its latest Vital Signs report, which provides a snapshot of the quality of life across Grey and Bruce counties and highlights key priorities for the future. The report will be officially launched at a public event on June 17 at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Com...

The United Way of Bruce Grey is temporarily putting a pause on intakes for its utility assistance program. The reason for the temporary stoppage is due limited funding resources, and an unprecedented increase in demands. The pause is expected to last until July 2nd. In a media release, Executive Director Francesca Dobb...

The annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's will take place in Hanover, Kincardine, Meaford, Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores on Saturday, May 30. The Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce supports more than 1,100 families living with dementia and their caregivers. Its goal is to raise $100,000 to help pay for counsell...

The Kincardine Library branches saw user growth in 2025. Library Director Brooke McLean shared an annual update with council during Wednesday's meeting. The two branches of the Bruce County Public Library located within the municipality, which are located within Kincardine and Tiverton, saw an increase in library cards...

There were no injuries in a fire in downtown Chesley yesterday. Arran-Elderslie Fire Chief Steve Tiernan says firefighters from the Chesley and Paisley stations responded to a roof fire at a mixed-use building on 1st Avenue South -- near Riverside Drive -- in Chesley just prior to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Tiernan...

As the Town of Saugeen Shores looks to extend the life of its Southampton landfill, an Environmental Assessment process continues. A staff report to council Monday says at the end of 2025, its remaining capacity was about 56,000m³ and its remaining life span is roughly five to seven years. Staff say the province h...

Grey County council will consider interim transit measures as it continues to wait for the Bruce-Dufferin-Grey-Wellington Regional Transit Study. Last year, the Ontario government committed $9.5-million in funding for a potential regional transit network connecting Bruce, Grey and Dufferin counties. The Regional Transi...