Grey County Morning Brief — Thursday, October 15, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Business TC Transcontinental is closing its RBW Graphics printing plant in Owen Sound, eliminating approximately 360 jobs; workers learned the news at an all-hands meeting Wednesday afternoon. The company says it will consolidate production at other facilities. Source

Election (municipal vote Oct. 26) Owen Sound’s five mayoral candidates clashed at a two-hour CFOS debate over approaches to homelessness, tax levels, a potential OPP policing switch, and the pace of downtown revitalization. Source Nine Chatsworth council candidates staked out positions on a proposed community hub; only two support building it now, while the rest favour landscaping the site, saving funds, or waiting for provincial and federal money. Source

Development Blue Mountain Resort has set its opening date for the 2026–27 ski season, with snowmaking preparations already underway. Source

Community The Women’s and Youth Crisis Centre Grey Bruce is planning an open house, offering residents an inside look at the facility and its services. Source Annan resident Parker Davis, a recent Owen Sound District Secondary School graduate, will receive the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers for hundreds of hours of community service. Source

Public Safety Southgate OPP are investigating the theft of a motorbike from a local business. Source

Around the county: Meaford widens Memorial Park entrance road starting Oct. 26 (details) · Southgate’s Dundalk Transfer Station upgrade in progress (details) · Walter Harris Memorial Library in Markdale runs a pay-by-donation book sale Oct. 15–24 (details) · Meaford invites residents to a 25th-anniversary documentary premiere Nov. 8 at Meaford Hall (details)