Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, August 29, 2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Health Grey Bruce Public Health’s board appointed a new permanent Medical Officer of Health at Friday’s meeting, filling a key leadership vacancy. Source GBPH also issued an alert after five suspected opioid-related overdoses between August 20–24, including one fatality; Grey County is urging residents to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, August 31. Overdose alert | IOAD notice

Public Safety Grey Bruce Public Health has posted Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound unsafe for swimming after high bacteria levels were detected in the water. Source

Indigenous Affairs The Chippewas of Nawash are moving toward formal negotiations over Treaty 82 claims involving three parcels of Owen Sound land that were transferred to the city in 1911 for one dollar each. Source

Business Markdale-based Chapman’s Ice Cream is cutting ties with the U.S. market, planning to remove a significant share of its American business by mid-2027 amid the ongoing trade war. Source

Election Owen Sound’s certified candidate list for the October 26 municipal election is now public, with mayoral candidates already divided over whether to pursue a formal OPP costing study. Candidates | OPP costing Meaford’s nomination period has also closed, setting the candidate roster for October 26. Source

Civic Grey County has declined to disclose the subject of a special closed meeting held the morning after the AMO conference concluded. Source Georgian Bluffs is collecting public input on its 2027 budget via an online survey open until September 18. Source

Around the county — Southgate: temporary road closure reminder (link), Dundalk reconstruction update (link), HazBin schedule change (link), water shutoff at Dundalk St. & Young St. (link); Georgian Bluffs: missed waste pickup notice (link); Grey Highlands: Markdale Arena restoration update (link).