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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


Long Term Care Redevelopment Vote Deferred to May
The recommendations of the March 23 long term care redevelopment report have been deferred to a future meeting on May 11, 2017. Delaying the vote will give County Council an opportunity to engage with the public and to digest the


County CP Rail Trail Closure – Owen Sound
The County CP Rail Trail will be closed between Highway 26 and 8 th Street East as early as March 21, 2017 to March 31, 2017 to complete tree cutting related to a servicing extension in Owen Sound. Take extra precaution and observe all


Long Term Care Redevelopment Report Coming March 23
Long term care redevelopment is back on the agenda at Grey County on Thursday, March 23. A new staff report asks council to consider several options to enhance services for seniors in our communities. These include: Amalgamate beds from


CANWARN Training Moved to Larger Venue
After a thundering response from the community, the CANWARN Storm Spotter Training is moving to a larger venue. The April 5 event will now take place at the Quality Inn, 950 6 th Street East in Owen Sound, across the road from the Grey


Counties help generate leads for local businesses
The counties of Simcoe and Grey partnered to host a unique and highly successful Business to Retail Networking Event yesterday (Thursday, March 16) at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury. The purpose of the event was to support


Register Now for CANWARN Storm Spotter Training
Interest in the April 5 CANWARN Storm Spotter training is growing and Grey County is now encouraging interested participants to pre-register to guarantee a seat at the event. Only 75 spaces are available. “We`re thrilled to learn so many


March 9 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of committee of the whole. Grey County is piloting a committee of the whole meeting structure until June, 2017


Recolour Grey March 2017 Update
Thank you for your interest and participation in Recolour Grey! We want to give you a quick update on Recolour Grey, and share with you some upcoming stages in the process. We also wanted to remind you about our Age-Friendly Communities


No Full Time Jobs in Our Area? Think Again…
By the Grey County Economic Development Team If we have heard this once, we have heard it again and again; ‘there are no full time jobs available’. We keep hearing this from young people, from retirees, and from parents. That, however, is


Made in Grey Magazine Launches
We are excited to launch the 2.0 version of our Economic Development Newsletter! Highlights include: Municipal & Partner Features Growth & Development Update Top7 & The Road to ICF Local Food Recipe Upcoming Events/Sessions & so much more


Counties host Business to Retail Networking Event for food entrepreneurs
Owen Sound, March 1, 2017 – The counties of Simcoe and Grey are hosting a Business to Retail Networking Event on Thursday, March 16 at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will give


Storm Spotter Training Coming to Grey County April 5
On Wednesday, April 5, Grey County is hosting an Environment Canada training session for amateur storm spotters at the Grey County Administration Building in Owen Sound from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CANWARN Storm Spotters provide valuable