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Bruce Power's Unit 5 MCR outage begins, in privately-funded refurbishment success story

Bruce Power has taken Unit 5 offline to begin its Major Component Replacement outage, marking the next step in the privately funded refurbishment program aimed at extending the reactor's operational life. Kincardine Record

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In Depth

Post-Election 2026: What the New Councils Look Like

Four races were decided by fewer than 300 votes, one was reversed during certification, and 11 of the region's top municipal jobs were filled without …
Oct 28 · Feature

Election 2026: The Issues

Voting is already open. We read what 176 candidates across 16 municipalities told the same questionnaire — and what the region's budget documents, …
Oct 19 · Feature

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Sep

Paisley Fall Fair

Paisley Fairgrounds, Paisley (Arran-Elderslie), ON

The 168th Paisley Fall Fair — three days of agricultural exhibits, midway rides, livestock shows, the demolition derby, and the Saturday-night grandstand show. Gate admission $12/day (kids under 12 free); weekend pass $25. Free parking in the arena lot off Queen Street; overflow parking at the ball diamonds with a shuttle. Homecraft and 4-H exhibits close Sunday at 3 p.m.

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12
Sep

Owen Sound Farmers' Market

Market Building, 114 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON · 7:00 AM

Year-round Saturday market — one of Ontario’s oldest. Grey County growers, butchers, bakers and makers under one roof plus outdoor stalls in season. Doors 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free two-hour parking in the adjacent municipal lot; the market is fully accessible with washrooms on site.

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12
Sep

Kincardine Farmers' Market

Victoria Park, Kincardine, ON · 8:00 AM

Saturday-morning market in Victoria Park: local produce, baked goods, cheese, honey, cut flowers, and craft vendors. Live acoustic music from 10 a.m. Free admission; metered parking free on Saturdays along Queen Street. Runs rain or shine under the pavilion; leashed dogs welcome.

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13
Sep

Legion Breakfast — Branch 340 Port Elgin

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340, Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores), ON · 8:00 AM

All-you-can-eat community breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries, toast, coffee and juice. $10 adults, $5 children under 10, proceeds to the branch’s veterans’ support and youth bursary funds. No reservations — walk-ins seated on arrival. Accessible entrance off the rear parking lot.

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What they decided

After the meeting

Grey County Council and Committee of the Whole — Thursday, October 22, 2026

Oct 26 · Grey County

Asset management plan endorsed Grey County’s 2025 Asset Management Plan, covering a portfolio valued at approximately $2.6 billion across 11,452 assets, was received and endorsed. Staff recommended continuing a …

Grey County Council and Committee of the Whole — Thursday, October 22, 2026

Oct 25 · Grey County

What happened: This was a brief session — approximately two minutes of public business — with the majority of the meeting conducted in closed session. The public record contains limited detail as a result.

Closed …

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