Grey County Morning Brief — Saturday, October 17, 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Civic Meaford mayoral candidate Caryn Colman has withdrawn from the 2026 municipal race, saying she doesn’t want to split the vote given concerns over the TC Pumped Storage Project; her name will remain on the ballot because the withdrawal deadline passed in August. The 11-day voting period opened October 16. Meaford Independent · Owen Sound Current

The City of Owen Sound has launched a public survey for its River District Streetscape Renewal Plan, seeking input from residents, business owners, and visitors on the future of the downtown core. CKNX News Today

Economy The Owen Sound Current joined CBC News Network to discuss the community impact of the RBW Graphics closure — 360 jobs lost in a city of fewer than 22,000, ending a century of printing in Owen Sound. Owen Sound Current

Environment Georgian Bluffs is inviting residents to participate in Waste Reduction Week, joining province-wide efforts around waste diversion and reduction. Georgian Bluffs

Around the county: Owen Sound’s 2026 municipal election voting period began Oct. 16 — City of Owen Sound