Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Housing & Social Services Grey County has expanded its winter shelter program to an average of 47 motel rooms per night — up from 44 last year — building on a 2025/26 season that provided 9,324 nights of short-term housing to 366 adults and 59 youth. Grey County | CKNX

Health A September gala raised more than $345,000 for the Meaford Hospital emergency department, which logged close to 14,000 visits in 2025/26; more than 280 guests attended the event hosted by the hospital foundation. Owen Sound Current

Public Safety Hanover police arrested a 33-year-old man on an outstanding warrant after a foot chase through residential backyards. CKNX Police are seeking witnesses and surveillance footage after two suspects assaulted a man on 11th Street in Hanover and stole his wallet and cellphone. Owen Sound Current

Civic The Town of Hanover has announced the appointment of a new deputy fire chief. CKNX The Markdale Arena in Grey Highlands is on track for a December reopening, more than a year after a fire in August 2025 caused extensive damage to the facility. CKNX

Around the county: Southgate’s Planning Department is temporarily unavailable — residents should check before submitting applications (Southgate). Owen Sound’s Harmony Centre hosts a pay-what-you-can evening on social investing and local housing on November 13 (Owen Sound Current).