Grey County Morning Brief — Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Public Safety Owen Sound police had a busy 72-hour period, arresting three drivers for alcohol impairment and a fourth for drug impairment; the drug-impaired driver was also found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun, cocaine, and fentanyl. Source Source Grey Bruce OPP have charged a Brampton resident after they allegedly threatened a construction flagger working on Toronto Street in Markdale (Grey Highlands) on September 14. Source

Civic Owen Sound was one of 11 Canadian cities where supporters rallied this week, calling for renewed work permits, an end to deportations, and permanent residency for migrants. Source Hanover’s Mayor will host the 4th Annual Breakfast for Business on October 14, 7:30–9:30 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 130. Source The Meaford Independent will publish a municipal election special on October 1 featuring profiles of all council candidates ahead of the October 26 vote. Source

Education Finley Marritt of Shallow Lake and Rachel Ready of Mildmay have each received a Schulich Foundation trades scholarship covering tuition, tools, and living costs at Georgian College’s Owen Sound campus. Source

Conservation Grey Sauble Conservation has installed new interpretive signs at Bognor Marsh pairing turtle conservation information with Anishinaabe teachings, recognizing volunteers who guard nests against road deaths, habitat loss, and predators. Source

Around the county: Grey Highlands has issued a notice to Kimberley Amik water users (link); Oxenden residents (Georgian Bluffs) may see water pressure fluctuations as crews search for potential leaks (link).