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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


UPDATED: Upcoming Closures of County Forest and Trail
CP Rail Trail Closure from Holland Centre south to Robson Road A section of the CP Rail Trail near Holland Centre will be closed from October 31 to November 4 for trail upgrades. In addition, alternating construction closures between Robson


Apps for Ag Contest Reveals Creative Ag-Tech Innovations
The Ag 4.0 Summit has already produced its first innovative ag-tech advancements. Dexter Fichuk and Laura Mann took home the top prize in Grey County’s Apps for Ag competition on November 2 at the Ag 4.0 Summit in Meaford, Ontario. Their


November 1 County Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Below are highlights from the meeting. The Grey Bruce Task Force on Crystal Meth and Other Drugs updated County Council on their work and future strategic
Grey County named to Smart21 Communities of 2017
Grey County named to Smart21 Communities of 2017 Grey County has been named one of the Smart21 Communities of 2017 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The Smart21 recognizes communities that embrace technology to improve prosperity


Grey County Welcomes Manager of Economic Development
On October 24, 2016, Savanna Myers will join Grey County as the Manager of Economic Development. Myers has diverse experience in private and public sector marketing and communication and she knows Grey County well. Myers was raised in the


Grey County Participating in New Community Health Pilot
Grey County is participating in another innovative healthcare pilot aiming to improve community health. The Community Health Assessment Program through Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS) will find out if health monitoring and education


CMHC Affordable Housing Symposium - Elmwood
ELMWOOD, ON (September 28 , 2016) – Grey County and Bruce County proudly hosted a Fall 2016 Canadian Municipal Housing Corporation (CMHC) Affordable Housing Symposium on September 28 in Elmwood. Participants learned about innovative ways to


2017 Grey County Council Meeting Dates
Grey County Council is changing to a Committee of the Whole meeting structure as a trial for six months starting January 1, 2017. During the trial period, processes and/or policies will be suspended as necessary. Each Committee of the Whole


CP Rail Trail Closure in Owen Sound Oct. 11-14
A section of the CP Rail Trail near the hospital in Owen Sound will be closed from October 11 to October 14 as the City of Owen Sound studies the area. For your own safety, do not pass any barriers set up on the trail. We appreciate your


October County Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Below are highlights from the meeting. Council supported new development charges rates. The residential rates will be phased in over the next two years


Apps for Ag tech-competition connects coders and growers
Grey County hosted fifteen young hackers, makers, and computer scientists from Georgian College at its first Apps for Ag Hackathon last Saturday. The Hackathon was part of the County’s Apps for Ag Tech-Competition. Working in partnership


Notice of Commencement - Remove and Replace Bridge 112-900
The Corporation of the County of Grey has retained a consultant to complete the design to remove and replace bridge 112-900 located on Grey Road 112, approximately 1.0 kilometres north of Provincial Highway 26. The project is being planned