Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Election — Saugeen Shores Incumbent Councillor Bud Halpin is running for Vice-deputy Mayor in this year’s municipal election; a retired teacher and self-employed carpenter, he is seeking to move up from his current council seat. Saugeen Times

Incumbent Mayor Luke Charbonneau has released his re-election platform, centred on Emergency Services improvements, support for the Bruce ‘C’ nuclear expansion project, and upgrades to Saugeen Shores landfill infrastructure. Saugeen Times

Education Ontario is expanding Student and Family Support Offices to all 72 school boards province-wide, including boards in the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound region, giving parents a dedicated channel to raise concerns and access supports. Saugeen Times