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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


Rockwood Terrace Job Fair May 4
Grey County is hosting a job fair at Rockwood Terrace, 575 Saddler Street East in Durham, on Friday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grey County is hiring for the following positions: Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Part-Time, Permanent –


Business Enterprise Centre in full swing; satellite office coming to Hanover
On April 3 the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) joined Grey County’s economic development department. With this transition came two new team members, Courtney Miller, business enterprise manager and Raj Islam, business innovation


County Campaign Targeting Homelessness
This April, Grey County is running a five-day campaign to better understand homelessness in our communities and to connect those in need with supports and services. From April 23-27, individuals and families who are without reliable shelter
April 12 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A full recording of this meeting can be found on the County’s YouTube


Connecting producers with local farmers’ markets
On Monday, April 30, Grey County is giving local farmers and food producers an opportunity to showcase their products and network with farmers’ market managers from Grey County and neighbouring municipalities. The event is being held at


Community paramedicine funding renewed for 2018
Grey County’s community paramedicine programs will continue until March 2019. Grey County will receiving another $262,600 from the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) over the next year to continue providing popular programs


CANWARN Storm Spotter Training Returning to Grey County
The rumblings are true. After a thunderous turnout last spring, CANWARN Storm Spotter Training is returning to Grey County on Tuesday, April 10 at the Bayshore Community Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CANWARN Storm Spotters provide


2018 Municipal Election Candidate Information Sessions
Thinking about running in the 2018 municipal election or school board election this fall? Find out what you need to know at an upcoming candidate information sessions. This spring, Grey County municipalities are hosting two free candidate


Grey County to Grow Business Enterprise Centre
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) will join the Economic Development Department at the Grey County Administration building, located at 595 9 th Avenue East. The BEC will continue to offer the same excellent


City, County Receive Funding for Safe Cycling Campaign
The City of Owen Sound and Grey County will launch a joint safe cycling awareness campaign this spring, funded by grants from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The City and County, working in tandem to encourage both cyclists and


March 22 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. County Council Alternate councillors Brian O’Leary (Owen Sound), Peter


Mayor's Attainable Housing Forum April 6
On April 6, Grey County, the Municipality of Meaford and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Lakeland District are hosting a Mayor’s Forum to discuss attainable housing trends and needs in the area. The event will run from 9:00 a.m