Grey County Morning Brief — Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Civic Owen Sound, Hanover, Meaford, and Chatsworth all elected new mayors in Monday’s municipal vote, with the Hanover incumbent unseated; results have now been certified. Owen Sound Current | Owen Sound | Southgate A counting error discovered during certification reversed the Bluewater school board trustee result for the Meaford/Blue Mountains seat — Scott Cowley, not Angela Forder, won. Owen Sound Current

Grey County Lottery A $40 million OLG ticket sold in Grey County expires at end of day today — the holder has until close of business Wednesday to claim what could become Canada’s second-largest unclaimed prize. CKNX

Health Grey Bruce Public Health’s Attacking Medication Misuse campaign wrapped up successfully, with all 150 Owen Sound Attack ticket vouchers claimed within days of launch; unused medications can still be surrendered at any pharmacy year-round. Owen Sound Current | CKNX

Public Safety A caller’s tip led to impaired driving charges against a 33-year-old on Highways 6 and 21 near Owen Sound Saturday night; the driver faces three charges. Owen Sound Current

Community Organizers of the inaugural Haunt at Harrison say teen scare actors were heckled and harassed and lights were stolen; the event will add uniformed security and paid adult actors for next year. Owen Sound Current

Around the county: Owen Sound’s November Committee of Adjustment hearing has been cancelled (Owen Sound). Southgate is now accepting applications for municipal committees and boards following the election (Southgate). Georgian Bluffs hosts Halloween activities, a costume contest, and a movie screening at the Kilsyth arena this Friday, 5–9 p.m. (CKNX).