TC Transcontinental announced on October 14, 2026, that it will permanently close its Owen Sound, Ontario, printing plant at the end of January 2027. Approximately 360 employees will lose their jobs as the company moves production to other facilities across Canada.
The closure of Transcontinental RBW Graphics brings an end to a printing operation that has been part of Owen Sound for generations. Many employees are expected to keep working until January, while others may have opportunities to transfer to another company location.
For affected non-unionized employees, the closure could mean substantial severance pay. Depending on their circumstances, workers could be entitled to up to 24 months’ compensation, even if they’ve already received several months’ notice.
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TC Transcontinental says improvements at its other printing facilities, along with changes in customer demand, mean it can handle the Owen Sound plant’s work elsewhere.
Employees learned about the closure during a meeting at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on October 14. The company plans to move production to five other facilities in its Canadian network.
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