Check Your Mailbox for Your Voter Information Letter Beginning October 5
The City of Owen Sound is reminding eligible voters to watch their mailbox beginning Monday, October 5, for their Voter Information Letter (VIL) for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.
The Voter Information Letter contains the unique voting credentials and instructions needed to cast a ballot using the City's secure internet and telephone voting system. Eligible electors can vote from 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.
What is a Voter Information Letter?
A Voter Information Letter is a personalized letter mailed to eligible electors that includes:
- Voting instructions
- Unique voter credentials
- Election Centre information
- List of candidates
Haven't Received Your Letter?
Residents who have not received their Voter Information Letter by Thursday, October 8 should not worry. Eligible voters can still cast a ballot.
If your letter has not arrived, or if your voter information needs to be updated, visit City Hall or an Election Centre for assistance. Election staff can confirm eligibility, update voter information, add eligible residents to the Voters' List, and provide voting credentials.
Not receiving a Voter Information Letter does not mean you cannot vote.
Eligible electors can be added to the Voters' List or update their information right up until voting closes on October 26. Election staff are available to help ensure every eligible voter can participate in the election.
Election Centre Information
The City of Owen Sound is hosting Election Centres during the voting period at the locations, dates and times noted in the chart below. Election officials will also be attending all long-term care and retirement facilities, the hospice, and the hospital.
|
Location
|
Dates
|
Times
|
|
City Hall
808 2nd Ave E |
Friday, Oct. 16
|
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
|
|
Monday, Oct. 19 to
Friday, Oct. 23 |
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
|
|
|
Monday, Oct. 26
|
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
|
|
|
Heritage Place Mall
1350 16th St E |
Saturday, Oct. 17 to
Sunday, Oct. 18 |
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
|
|
Saturday, Oct. 24 to
Sunday, Oct. 25 |
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
|
|
|
Monday, Oct. 26
|
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
|
Visitors to an Election Centre can receive assistance with voter registration, voting questions, accessibility supports, and independent voting opportunities.
Residents are encouraged to visit OwenSoundVotes.ca for election information, voter eligibility details, voting instructions, and Election Centre schedules.
For more information, contact the Election Team by email at elections@owensound.ca or by phone at 519-370-7350.
Quick Facts
- Voter Information Letters will begin arriving in mailboxes on October 5.
- The Voter Information Letter contains the credentials needed to vote online or by telephone.
- Voting takes place from October 16 to October 26, 2026.
- Eligible voters who do not receive a Voter Information Letter can still vote by visiting City Hall or an Election Centre.
- All Election information can be found at OwenSoundVotes.ca
-30-
Sign up for City news to your inbox!
Stay up to date on the city's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our news posts.