Grey County Morning Brief — Friday, October 30, 2026

Friday, October 30, 2026

Civic Grey County’s roads and bridges face an annual funding gap of $28.7 million needed to keep infrastructure in good repair, according to new county budget figures. Owen Sound Current Meaford voters have elected a new municipal council, with Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney winning the mayoralty by 285 votes over newcomer Justin Perks. Meaford Independent

Health Grey Bruce Public Health has issued a drug alert after carfentanil — described as more toxic than fentanyl — was detected in the local drug supply. CKNX Brightshores Health System is highlighting everyday patient safety practices and new initiatives during Canadian Patient Safety Week, and is also recruiting new board members. CKNX

Public Safety A false 911 report of a shooting in Hanover led police to uncover multiple alleged incidents of intimate partner violence over recent months; a 20-year-old man faces assault and choking charges, and a woman faces charges for the false report. Owen Sound Current | CKNX

Education More than 90 elementary students from 13 Grey-Bruce schools gathered at Owen Sound’s Bayshore Community Centre for the fifth annual Youth Climate Action Conference, pitching projects including pollinator gardens, water stations, and outdoor classrooms. Grey County

Around the county: Southgate transfer station switches to winter hours (Southgate); Hanover Dam safety fencing installation begins Nov. 2, with decorative fencing to follow later in the month (Owen Sound Current); Trick-or-Treat Trail in Owen Sound’s River District runs Saturday, Oct. 31 (City of Owen Sound).