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Western University Study highlights lessons learned from local Supportive Outreach Services
Western University Centre for Education Research & Innovation has released a new study on the award winning local Supportive Outreach Services (S.O.S.) program Meeting People Where They Are: The S.O.S. Story of Community Impact. This report


Elevator Outage at Administration Building
Update February 16, 2024: The elevator is back in service. Sorry for any inconvenience. The elevator at the Grey County Administration Building in Owen Sound is temporarily out of order. Visitors requiring the use of an elevator can


Grey County farmers invited to apply for Experimental Acres funding program
Grey County is collaborating with Grey Agricultural Services to provide up to $3,000 to farmers to test new practices that aim to improve soil health and increase carbon capture on farms. The program, known as Experimental Acres, is seeking


Grey County EDTC Master Plan wins EDCO award
Image: Grey County Warden Brian Milne and Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Savanna Myers at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario Awards in Toronto. Grey County was recognized with an Award of Excellence for its


Lee Manor Gastrointestinal Outbreak on 2 South Declared Over
Update February 26: We are pleased to report the COVID-19 outbreak on the 2 South home area at Lee Manor has been declared over. The 3 South suspect gastrointestinal and the 1 South suspect influenza outbreaks have also been declared over


Rockwood Terrace Influenza Outbreak Declared Over on 3rd Floor
Update February 19, 2023 - The Influenza outbreak has been declared over. We are thankful for our partners at Grey Bruce Public Health for their collaboration and support as we managed the outbreak. We are blessed to have such an


February 8 Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on February 8, 2024, in the Council Chamber and virtually on Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. Recordings of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s YouTube Channel


Human Trafficking Education Events in Bruce and Grey County
ebruary 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a serious issue that is affecting communities of all sizes across the country, including in Grey and Bruce counties. The Crime Prevention Action Table, operating


Grey County issues construction tender for new Rockwood Terrace
The site has been prepped, the drawings are complete and Grey County has issued the tender for construction of the new 128-bed Rockwood Terrace long-term care home in Durham. The new state-of-the-art home will be constructed directly south


Grey County Year End Highlights
Did you know? In 2023, Grey County's: • Paramedic Services responded to more than 30,000 calls for service. • Housing Department completed renovations on a new supportive housing facility, and provided over 13,000 nights of shelter through


January 25 Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on January 25, 2024, in the Council Chamber and virtually on Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. Recordings of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s YouTube Channel


Grey County to move forward with motel purchase for emergency housing program
Grey County will look to expand emergency housing access with the purchase of the Diamond Motel in Owen Sound. County Council directed staff to finalize an agreement of purchase and sale with the motel operator at a meeting of Committee of


This Valentine’s Day, Grey County and partners are playing matchmaker!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a twist! This February 14, let Grey County and partners play cupid in your career journey. Whether you're a job seeker, a recent graduate, or an employer seeking the perfect match for your team, the 2024