News and Notices

Queen Street will be closed between Durham Market North and Durham Street on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Fall Harvest Market on Queen.

Dissolved oxygen levels remain low on day ten of the aeration trial, while odours have improved significantly following the sodium nitrate application. Laboratory results are beginning to show the impact of system start-up, with results typically taking 7–8 days from sample collection. Read the full news item for more information. 

Nominations for the 2026 Afro Caribbean Youth Awards close September 20. Community members are encouraged to nominate a youth in Grey or Bruce County and register to attend the awards ceremony on October 24.

A watermain break at Highland Drive and McLeod Avenue has temporarily interrupted water service on McLeod Avenue and to two homes on Highland Drive near the intersection. Repairs are expected to be completed by approximately 4:00 p.m. today.

After seven days of operation, dissolved oxygen levels have increased from approximately 0.20 mg/L to 0.30 mg/L. Staff are collecting samples for laboratory analysis to assess treatment performance and BOD reduction. Read the full news item for more information. 

Highlights of the Municipality of Kincardine Council meeting held in Council Chambers at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine at 5 p.m. on September 9, 2026 .

Staff continue to monitor lagoon conditions following the start of the aeration system trial. Odours have improved, air quality monitoring has identified no ongoing concerns, and additional sampling will begin next week to assess treatment effectiveness. Read the full news item for more information. 

The Municipality of Kincardine is planning for the future of the Bluewater Trailer Park lands, including community engagement to help shape the property as a public space. Planning and community engagement are expected to take place in 2027, subject to consideration of a Landscape Architect through the Mayor’s 2027 Budget.

The Municipality of Kincardine's lagoon aeration system trial began on September 8, 2026. Staff are monitoring dissolved oxygen levels and will begin additional sampling in the coming days to assess treatment performance and the results of the trial. Read the full news item for more information. 

Municipal facilities and services will be affected by the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. Find out what’s open, what’s closed, and which municipal services remain available on the holiday.