Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, October 23, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026

Public Safety Two drivers were airlifted to trauma centres after a commercial vehicle struck several passenger vehicles on Highway 10 in Grey Highlands on Oct. 21; a third person was also hurt and no charges have been laid. Owen Sound Current

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has suspended its tip line by phone, online, and app after a data breach at the national tip platform’s vendor affected programs across Canada. Owen Sound Current

Recognition Grey County Paramedic Chief Kevin McNab has received the 2026 Richard Armstrong Leadership Award from the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs, recognizing exceptional leadership and contributions to advancing Ontario’s paramedic field. Grey County

Election Meaford’s Oct. 26 mayoral race has been reshaped by candidate Caryn Colman’s withdrawal on Oct. 16 — the opening day of the 11-day voting period — leaving an open question about how the late exit may affect results. Meaford Independent

Southgate is offering assistance to residents who have not yet received their voter information letter ahead of Monday’s municipal election. Southgate

Labour TC will hold pension information sessions for RBW Graphics employees in November; job placement, skills upgrading, and other transition supports are also available to workers facing the Owen Sound plant’s closure. Owen Sound Current

Around the county: Owen Sound has temporary closures on 2nd Avenue E this week for the 2026 Noma lighting installation (Owen Sound); Southgate advising residents on voter information letter issues ahead of Monday’s election (Southgate).