Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Election Richard Thomas has been elected mayor of Owen Sound, with three incumbent councillors returning to council alongside four newly elected members; unofficial results including school board races are now posted. Owen Sound Current | City of Owen Sound In Meaford, current Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney will become the next mayor, joined by Rob Uhrig as Deputy Mayor (acclaimed) and five newly elected councillors. Meaford Independent Unofficial results are also posted for Georgian Bluffs, West Grey, and Southgate; the Owen Sound Current has a full Grey-Bruce results roundup covering all 17 municipalities. Georgian Bluffs | West Grey | Southgate | Grey-Bruce roundup Owen Sound mayoral candidate Andrii Zvorygin published a voter-turnout map built from the candidates’ voters’ list, prompting the city clerk to request its removal; the Owen Sound Current examines what the rules permit. Owen Sound Current

Public Safety One person was seriously but non-life-threateningly hurt Sunday when a pickup struck a horse-drawn carriage on Grey Road 23 in Southgate; a careless driving charge has been laid against the vehicle’s driver. Owen Sound Current An Owen Sound resident faces charges after an alleged armed home invasion in Chatsworth before dawn Friday in which a homeowner was assaulted and several nearby properties on Highway 10 were damaged. Owen Sound Current A 17-year-old from Elora is charged with dangerous driving and stunt driving after a single-vehicle rollover on Mar Sideroad north of Wiarton sent three people to hospital and closed the road for nearly 10 hours. Owen Sound Current

Health Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available province-wide to anyone six months and older at pharmacies, public health units, and doctor and nurse practitioner offices. CKNX

Civic Grey County has launched Connect Grey, a new online engagement platform where residents can learn about county projects and share input; it went live October 9. Meaford Independent

Around the county: Grey County Council met October 22 — highlights and a recording are posted online. Grey County · Georgian Bluffs hosts Halloween in Kilsyth at the Kilsyth Arena tonight. Georgian Bluffs