One Week Remaining to Register as a Candidate in the 2026 River District Board of Management Election

Nominations 

Candidates interested in running for the eight (8) offices of Director of the River District Board of Management must file a nomination with the River District Election Manager. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. by scheduling an appointment with the Election Manager. 

Nomination Procedure 

Nomination packages are available for pick up at the front counter at City Hall or are available at OwenSoundRiverDistrict.ca. A nomination package must be submitted in person by the candidate or the candidate’s agent. Candidates who wish to file their nomination are requested to make an appointment with the River District Election Manager by email at riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by phone at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235.  

Election 

If a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the eight (8) Director offices, an election will be held using a paper ballot. Members will be able to cast their ballot in person in the City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

An Advance Voting Day will also be provided and will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

For more information, please contact Staci Landry, River District Election Manager, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or email at riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca.  

Quick Facts: 

• All information related to the 2026 River District Board of Management Election is available at OwenSoundRiverDistrict.ca.  

• The final day to file a candidate nomination package is Friday, September 25, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. 

• The River District Board of Management Election Voting Day is Monday, November 9, 2026.