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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


County gets the most for its money with Administration Building expansion
The final numbers are calculated and Grey County has completed the addition and renovation of the Administration Building under the project budget and well below the average municipal building cost. The final numbers were shared with Grey


Grey County Seeking Advisory Committee Volunteers
Grey County is looking for dedicated volunteers for the joint municipal accessibility advisory committee for the 2019-2022 term of council. The committee meets approximately four times per year and mileage or travel expenses are compensated


New council takes office; Selwyn Hicks elected 2019 warden
Grey County Council has elected Selwyn “Buck” Hicks as warden for 2019. Mr. Hicks was acclaimed to the position on December 4 at the inaugural session where the recently elected 2019-2022 council was sworn into office. In his inaugural


Grey County Inaugural Session December 4
Grey County Council will meet on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the annual inaugural session. The meeting will include the swearing in or affirmation of the 2019-2022 Grey County Council members as well as the


Ontario Works benefit cheques will not be mailed this month
Due to potential Canada Post mail disruptions and backlogs, Ontario Works benefit cheques for December will not be mailed. Grey County residents who receive Ontario Works benefits need to pick up their cheque at the office where they


November 22 meeting highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of this meeting can be found on the County’s YouTube


Grey County bids farewell to outgoing councillors
Grey County Council held its final meeting of the 2015-2018 term on Thursday November 22 and said goodbye to 10 outgoing councillors. Each councillor was presented with a special Grey County pin to commemorate their years of service with


Regional Forum helps employers make workplaces more attractive to newcomers
On Friday, November 30, Grey County and partners are hosting a regional forum to discuss strategies to support newcomers to our communities and how their skills can reinforce and grow our local economy. This employer-focused event will be


November 8 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of this meeting can be found on the County’s YouTube


County reaches tentative agreement with transportation staff
Grey County has reached a tentative agreement with Transportation Services employees represented by CUPE Local 1530 and has avoided a work stoppage. The tentative agreement was reached during conciliation on Monday, November 5th. Workers


Celebrate the “mappiest” day of the year on November 14
On Wednesday, November 14, Grey County and partners are hosting a geographic information system (GIS) open house from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Grey County Administration Building, 595 9 th Avenue East, Owen Sound. GIS experts from Grey


Labour disruption may impact Grey County road maintenance
Grey County Transportation Services employees represented by CUPE Local 1530 are currently without a collective agreement and will be in a legal lockout/strike position on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Grey County is taking steps to ensure