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Office Closures for Easter Weekend Office Closures for Easter Weekend

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 Grey County makes Intelligent Community Forum Smart21 shortlist for third time

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 CSWBP Crime Prevention Action Table Identifies Four Priority Areas to Tackle in Grey and Bruce

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 March 14 Meeting Highlights

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 exceed response targets in 2023

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 recognized with Bruce Power Community Leadership Award

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 Info Session: Home-Based Childcare Provider Business Start-Up

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 Significant Weather Event Ended February 29

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 Influenza Outbreak declared over at Rockwood Terrace

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 February 22 Council Highlights

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 in Effect March 1

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 COVID-19 Outbreak on 2 South Home Area at Lee Manor Declared Over

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

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