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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


Protecting Long-Term Care Residents and Staff as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Our region is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases as is much of the Province, with a 65% increase today oover yesterday. This surge has impacted our home in Durham (Rockwood Terrace) where we are currently managing a COVID-19 outbreak


Successful ‘Stuff the Virtual Ambulance’ Holiday Food Drive for Grey County’s Paramedic Services and Hanover Grocer
This holiday season Grey County’s Paramedic Services and Grant’s Your Independent Grocer (YIG) in Hanover joined together in asking the public to help stuff a ‘virtual ambulance’ for their collaborative food drive. This year’s ‘Stuff The


The Sustainability Project launches regional map with support from Grey County
The Grey Bruce Sustainability Network is excited to announce a name change to The Sustainability Project. The new name coincides with the launch of a regional Sustainability Map created in partnership with Grey County. The Sustainability


Notice of By-Law Passage - 2022 Development Charges
On December 9, 2021, Grey County passed By-law 5127-22 and By-law 5128-22 affecting development charges. The charges apply to all new residential development, as well as non-residential over a phased-in period (shown in table below)


Sydenham Campus Hosting 2nd Annual Student Makers Market
Grey County’s Sydenham Campus – Regional Skills Training, Trades, and Innovation Center – will be hosting their 2 nd Annual Student Makers Market in support of local youth entrepreneurs. Featuring handmade products from both high school and


December 9 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on December 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. Recordings of the meetings can be found on


Selwyn Hicks elected 2022 Grey County Warden
Grey County Councillor Selwyn Hicks is returning to the Warden’s chair in 2021. Warden Hicks, who served previously as Warden in 2021 and 2019, was elected by County Council at the annual inaugural meeting on December 7. Christine Robinson


Public Notice - Proposed Changes to Parking on Grey Road 7 - St. Vincent Street
To improve the user experience at the new Georgian Bay Community School in Meaford, Grey County is proposing some changes to the road parking regulations on Grey Road 7. Download Notice


Grey Roots Hosts Full Month of Holiday Programming
Grey Roots Museum & Archives kicks off a month full of holiday programming and events on Saturday December 4. The month-long occasion, titled “A December to Remember”, features events and activities geared for all age groups. On Saturday


November 25 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on November 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m in the Council Chamber for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. A recording of the meetings can be found on


2021 Warden's Closing Address
2021 Warden’s Closing Remarks Selwyn ‘Buck’ Hicks Thursday, November 25 th, 2021 Webster’s dictionary defines the word resilient as: “able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens.” County Council, staff


November 12 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on November 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m in the Council Chamber for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. A recording of the meetings can be found on