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Notice: Updates to Forest Management By-Law and Wildlife By-Laws
Forest Management By-Law Update Grey County is asking the public for feedback as it prepares to update the Forest Management By-Law. This by-law regulates how trees can be cut down or harvested in both publicly or privately owned woodlands


Office Closures for Easter Weekend
Grey County offices will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 for the Easter holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 2 for regular business hours. Grey Roots will be closed on Friday, March 29. All 24-hour services such


Grey County makes Intelligent Community Forum Smart21 shortlist for third time
For the second consecutive year and third time since 2017, Grey County has been named one of the world’s Smart21 communities of the year by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The announcement came on March 20 at the Smart Cities and


CSWBP Crime Prevention Action Table Identifies Four Priority Areas to Tackle in Grey and Bruce
The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning’s Crime Prevention Action Table has hit the ground running since forming in December 2023. The action table is comprised of West Grey Police, Hanover Police, Owen Sound Police, Saugeen Shores


March 14 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on March 14, 2024, in the Council Chamber and virtually on Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. Recordings of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s YouTube Channel


Grey County Paramedics exceed response targets in 2023
Grey County paramedics are consistently answering the call. For the 2023 calendar year, Grey County paramedics exceeded targets for all call types while responding to a record 15,046 total calls for response. The annual response time report


Grey County Warden Brian Milne recognized with Bruce Power Community Leadership Award
Grey County Warden Brian Milne was recognized with the Bruce Power Community Leadership Award last week during the 2024 Canadian Nuclear Association conference in Ottawa. The Community Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have


Info Session: Home-Based Childcare Provider Business Start-Up
Join the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre and Grey County Community Services for this free in-person workshop and learn about what's required to become a home-based childcare provider in Grey County. When: Thurs. March 21, 2024, 9:00


Significant Weather Event Ended February 29
Updated February 29, 11:00 a.m. - The significant weather event has been declared over. Please continue to use caution when driving as conditions can change quickly. Allow yourself enough time to safely reach your destination. Visit roads


Influenza Outbreak declared over at Rockwood Terrace
Updated March 4, 2024 - We are pleased to report that Public Health declared the Influenza outbreak over on the 2nd floor home area at Rockwood Terrace. Grey Bruce Public Health were valuable contributors to the management of the outbreak


February 22 Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on February 22, 2024, in the Council Chamber and virtually on Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. Recordings of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s YouTube


Reduced Load Restrictions in Effect March 1
Reduced load restrictions of 5 tonnes per axle will take effect on many Grey County-owned roads on March 1. Roads are at their most vulnerable to damage in the spring. Load restrictions help to extend the lifespan of the road surface by


COVID-19 Outbreak on 2 South Home Area at Lee Manor Declared Over
Update February 26: We are pleased to report the COVID-19 outbreak on the 2 South home area at Lee Manor has been declared over. The 3 South suspect gastrointestinal and the 1 South suspect influenza outbreaks have also been declared over