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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


Warden's Closing Address
Selwyn (Buck) Hicks 2019 Warden’s Closing Remarks Thursday, November 28 th, 2019 County Council, staff, visitors and members of the media - it has been 359 days since my inauguration. I thank you for this opportunity to reflect a little


Grey County Appoints Savanna Myers as Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture
Grey County is pleased to announce the appointment of Savanna Myers as director of the newly formed Economic Development, Tourism and Culture department. Ms. Myers, who grew up in Hanover, joined Grey County in 2016 as the first manger of


Emergency exercise explores mass opioid overdoses
Grey County and partners are better prepared to respond to a mass opioid overdose following a large group training exercise held on November 7. The overdose scenario was a unique twist on Grey County’s annual emergency exercise. A
November 14 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of the meetings can be found


Official Plan ‘Housekeeping’ Amendment - Public Meeting Dec. 10
The new Grey County Official Plan was approved by the Province on June 6, 2019 and came into effect on June 7, 2019. Since that time, staff have identified some changes that are required to the Plan that were missed prior to the Province


2020 Budget Meetings
UPDATED - Nov. 21, 2019 Grey County Council will meet to discuss budgets. The meetings will take place in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building, 595 9 th Avenue East, Owen Sound, unless otherwise noted on the County Council


Exemplary paramedics receive medals
Three Grey County Paramedics have been recognized by the Province for their years of exceptional service. Primary Care Paramedics Heather Fortney-Wilson and Rob Gibbs were recently presented with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service


October 24 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, October 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of the meetings can be found on


Ag 4.0.3 World Food 2050: Where do we go from here?
Grey County’s annual exploration of innovation in agriculture returns November 1 with Ag 4.0.3. This year’s conference, which is moving from Meaford to Hanover, focuses on agri-food innovation and sustainability as we look to feed the world


2020 Grey County meeting Dates
Grey County will hold the following council sessions at the call of the Warden in the Council Chambers at the Administration Building: Inaugural Session, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM 2020 Date County Council Committee of the Whole


Sydenham Campus generating steam
Grey County and the Grey Bruce Business Generator Board of Directors are pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Christie as manager of program development. Jennifer is joining the Sydenham Campus team on a six-month contract to develop


Grey County Appoints Director of Long-Term Care
Grey County Council is pleased to announce Jennifer Cornell has accepted the permanent role of Director, Long-Term Care beginning October 15. Ms. Cornell has more than 20 years of experience working in long-term care, including the past