Jane Glenn | 10 July 2026
The Grey Bruce OPP is investigating a serious cycling accident that occurred on Grey Road 1 near the Regional Airport in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
On July 6 at approximately 11:36am, police responded to Grey Road 1 near the Regional Airport in the Township of Georgian Bluffs after Grey County Paramedic Services were dispatched for a report of an injured cyclist. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a 62-year-old resident of Georgian Bluffs near a bicycle. The individual had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital before being airlifted by air ambulance to a trauma centre for further treatment.
Members of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and are assisting with the ongoing investigation. As a result of the investigation, Grey Road 1 was closed at Winter Street for several hours and re-opened at approximately 3:08am on July 7.
The investigation remains ongoing and the circumstances surrounding the accident are still being determined.
Grey Bruce OPP is asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash camera, security camera or doorbell camera footage from the area around the time of the occurrence to contact police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Speeding tops list of hundred of charges after Canada Day traffic campaign
West Region OPP laid 4372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges incurred for speeding.
The campaign, which ran from June 26 until July 5 highlighted the importance of lifesaving equipment like seatbelts, helmets and personal flotation devices (PFDs). Police also focused on education and enforcement efforts on discouraging unsafe driving behaviours, such as speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving.
The Grey Bruce OPP detachment laid 92 speeding charges, 12 impaired driving and two for distracted driving and seven laid for failing to have proper PFDs.
The South Bruce OPP pressed charges on 98 drivers for speeding, three impaired and two distracted driving.
Two from Brockton charged with firearms charges
A search warrant executed in the Municipality of Brockton resulted in the seizure of two firearms. Two individuals from Brockton have been charged.
An investigation initiated by members of the South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) and Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) led investigators to a Brockton address. Officers from the Grey-Bruce OPP CSCU and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and West Region Canine assisted with the investigation.
On Thursday, June 25 a search warrant was executed at an address on Bruce Road 15 and resulted in the seizure of two firearms along with five imitation firearms. A quantity of ammunition was also seized.
A 25-year old and 43-year old from Brockton have been been charged with two counts of careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm. The latter was also charged with a failure to comply with release order.
The accused was arrested, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a Walkerton court date.
Jumping from bridges into waterways has many hazards, OPP say
The OPP is reminding the public that jumping from bridges into waterways is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury or even death.
While the water below may appear safe, significant hazards often exist beneath the surface. The height of a bridge can cause severe injuries upon impact with the water and hidden dangers such as shallow depths, rocks, debris and strong currents that may not be visible from above.
The risks are further increased when vessels are operating nearby. Boat operators may not see a person entering the water in time to avoid a collision, creating a serious danger for everyone involved.
Individuals who jump from bridges also place themselves, other members of the public and emergency responders at significant risk. The OPP urges members of the public to make safe choices around waterways by staying off bridge railings and structures and never enter the water by jumping from a bridge.
This applies regardless of whether or not warning signs are posted. The absence of signage does not eliminate the risks associated with jumping from bridges into waterways.
By recognizing the dangers, wearing a lifejacket, and making responsible decisions around waterways, preventable tragedies can be avoided.
