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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 Approves ATVs on Roads After One-Year Pilot
On October 26, Grey County Council approved the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side off-road vehicles (ORVs) on many Grey County roads. The decision comes following a successful 13-month pilot. “We’ve been very pleased with


October 26 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, October 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the 1920s School House at Grey Roots Museum and Archives. Each year, at least one offsite meeting is held in the Warden’s home municipality. The council meeting was immediately


Grey County Attracting Newcomers
Grey County is getting set to launch a 15-month pilot called “New to Grey” to attract and retain newcomers to the community. Funding provided by the Government of Ontario has allowed Grey County to recruit an outreach coordinator. This


Public Meeting for 2018 Construction in Keady
Grey County is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed road project through the village of Keady and east on Grey Road 16. Tuesday, November 21 Keady Community Centre 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At this meeting, Grey County will share


Ag 4.0 Summit Returning – Early Bird Deadline Approaching
Technology continues to have a huge influence on the worlds of agriculture and food. On November 24, 2017, Grey County is hosting Ag 4.0, a one-day summit that will educate and inspire people who work in the agriculture, food and technology


Funding Available to Prevent Disconnections
Residents can now contact Grey County to apply for the Sustainable Housing Benefit, a program to assist with housing-related costs including hydro, natural gas, propane and wood heating bills. “The temperatures are dropping and we want to


Grey Gables Job Fair October 20
Grey County is hosting a job fair at Grey Gables in Markdale (206 Toronto St. S) on Friday, October 20 from 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grey County is now hiring for the following part-time positions: Registered Practical


October 12 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, October 12 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 Council adopted the minutes of the September 28 county


Two Grey County Paramedics Receive Exemplary Service Awards
Two Grey County paramedics have been provincially recognized for their years of exceptional service. Paramedics Diana Graham and Rick Trombley were presented with the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal in Ottawa on September


September 28 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, September 28 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 Council adopted the minutes of the September 14


Grey Road 119 Ready for Motorists and Cyclists
Construction signs on Grey Road 119 in the Town of The Blue Mountains have been removed to make way for the first official traffic. As of September 25, rehabilitation of Grey Road 119 is officially complete. “Drivers and cyclists in eastern


2018 Budget Meetings
This fall, Grey County Council will meet to discuss budgets. The meetings will take place in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building, 595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound unless otherwise noted on the County Council meeting calendar