Grey County News
News about Grey County
New rain garden planted at County administration office
The second phase of Grey County’s lawn naturalization project at the administration office in Owen Sound is now complete. On Wednesday, September 13, dozens of volunteers and community members joined County elected officials and staff at
September 20th 2023


Respiratory Outbreak declared at Lee Manor on 3 South
July 18, 2023 - We are pleased to report the respiratory outbreak on the 3 South home area at Lee Manor has been declared over. We thank our team members for their continued dedication to the safety and well-being of our residents. The team
July 10th 2023


Grey Road 17B to be closed July 5
June 30, 2023, Grey County – A section of Grey County Road 17B will be closed on Wednesday, July 5 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for hazardous tree removal. The road will be closed between 13 th Street West to Alpha Street in Owen Sound
June 30th 2023


June 22 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on June 22, 2023, 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
June 23rd 2023


COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Rockwood Terrace
Update: June 13, 2023 The COVID-19 outbreak on the 3rd floor home area at Rockwood Terrace has been declared over. We thank our team members for their continued dedication to the safety and well-being of our residents. We truly appreciate
June 13th 2023


June 8 Meeting Highlights
Highlights include an update on the Grey Road 19 and 21 project, the 2022 Audit Report, a letter of support for the Southeast Grey Community Health Centre and more.
June 8th 2023


Owen Sound’s First Fire Engine Celebrates 100th Birthday
June 9, 2023 will mark exactly 100 years, to the day, since Owen Sound Fire Department Engine No. 1 arrived in Owen Sound.
June 8th 2023


Extreme risk for fire danger in Grey County
Please note Grey County is not the authority for issuing fire bans in our region. Fire bans are issued by each member municipality. If you have questions about bans in your area, please contact your municipality . The Ministry of Natural
June 2nd 2023


Indigenous History Exhibit to Launch at Grey Roots Museum & Archives
Grey County – On Friday June 2, at the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, Grey Roots Museum & Archives is launching Saukiing Anishnaabekiing presents Our Stories . The eye-catching exhibit invokes Anishnaabe creation stories
June 1st 2023


Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared Over at Rockwood Terrace.
Update: June 6, 2023 Public Health has declared the gastrointestinal outbreak over on the 3rd floor home area at Rockwood Terrace. As a reminder, the COVID-19 Outbreak remains active on the 3rd floor, and the following protocols remain in
June 1st 2023


Public Works Week 2023
May 21- 27 is National Public Works Week recognizing the dedicated people who maintain our roads and infrastructure and keep our communities strong and vibrant. Grey County Transportation Services staff serve our community all year long
May 25th 2023


Grey County embarks on one-year pilot project with Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
Grey County is embarking on a pilot project with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR) to allow some off-road motorcycles on the rail trail between Rockford and Dundalk. This section of the multi-use rail trail already allows ATV
May 24th 2023


Grey County celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2023
May 21 to 27 is Paramedic Services Week across Canada. Each year, Paramedic Services Week is a time to reflect on the important role of paramedics in our communities, and to recognize specific developments and important issues in
May 19th 2023