Fri May 1: Top Stories & Municipal Election 2026 Kickoff

News and updates involving Owen Sound Attack, City of Owen Sound, local athlete Lyndsay Budgell, Owen Sound Mini Con, MS Chi Cheemaun, Harmony Centre, and more

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Travellers lined up to board the Chi Cheemaun for the repositioning sailing. The voyage departed at noon on April 30th. In the background the construction of the new Harbour West rental housing development is coming along, bringing 6 buildings totalling 224 rental apartments. Photo credit: Amber Vee Photography

Happy Friday, Readers.

Today marks the official opening of nominations for the 2026 municipal election, giving community members the opportunity to step forward and shape the future of local leadership.

Individuals considering a run for council or mayor can now begin the nomination process. Maybe you’ve never even considered running for your local council — that’s okay. Municipal councils are made up of people who cared enough to learn the systems and get involved.

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario created these educational resources for exactly that reason.

If you’re reading to put your name forward, see the official announcement from the City of Owen Sound here. Other Grey-Bruce residents — check in with your municipal office to get started.

In the meantime, these were your most-read stories and submissions this week:

One Accused of Accessory in Sharif Rahman Case Expected to Plead Guilty in June

Dominion Society Puts City of Owen Sound "On Notice" Over Ryerson Park Renaming

Letter: Grey-Bruce Residents Deserve Real Answers on Primary Care

Public Notice

• Kelso Beach Camping Reservations Opening May 1 for 2026 Special Events - City of Owen Sound

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Today, you’ll find reports on a local athlete competing as Captain of Team Canada in her sport, a murder mystery for a good cause, a rebuttal to rumours our local OHL team is on its way out of town, a look ahead at this weekend’s Owen Sound Mini Con, an update on Cabot Head Road consultations, and a lot more.

Miranda Miller
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