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Notice: Updates to Forest Management By-Law and Wildlife By-Laws
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 in Grey County.


Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and The Blue Mountains Begins Wednesday
The second service of the Grey Transit Route (GTR) will begin operating between Owen Sound and The Town of the Blue Mountains on September 23. The service will offer several rides a day with multiple stops along Highway 26. The service runs


Grey County Seeking Public Members for Agricultural Advisory Committee
Grey County is seeking applications for public membership on the newly formed Agricultural Advisory Committee. Agriculture and food are significant sectors of Grey County’s economy and play an important role in our local culture and


EarlyON Child and Family Centres set to reopen
Grey County EarlyON Child and Family Centres are preparing to reopen for in-person programming starting this fall. Plans for individual centres will be released throughout September, and centres will be reopening as they are able based on
September 10 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met virtually on Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. 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 Grey


Grey County Public Buildings Reopen By Appointment
Welcome Back! Grey County public buildings are now open to visitors by appointment or reservation. The following Visitor Protocols will help keep our sites safe for you, other visitors, and staff. If you have any questions, please contact


Grey Transit Route set to launch September 14
Grey County is excited to announce that the Grey Transit Route (GTR) will begin operating their new transit service starting on September 14. The service will be free to ride from September 14 to October 31. GTR will offer four routes in


Grey County Focuses on the Future at 2020 AMO Conference
Grey County Warden Paul McQueen, Grey County councillors and senior staff joined more than 1,000 participants online at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)’s 2020 Conference. This year’s conference, which ran August 17


Grey County Participating in 2020 AMO Virtual Conference
Grey County Warden Paul McQueen and a number of County Councillors will join more than 1,000 participants in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2020 AMO Conference from Monday, August 17 to Wednesday, August 19. The 2020 AMO


Starter Company Delivers Recovery Funds to Small Businesses Across Grey County
A new COVID-19 recovery program offered through the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre is providing 45 small businesses from across the region with one-time funding. The Starter Company Plus Recovery Program is providing small
July 23 Council Highlights
Grey County Council met virtually on Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. 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 Grey County’s


The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband
Southwestern, ON – At their meeting on July 2nd the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus approved a series of recommendations to support rural broadband in Southwestern Ontario. Increased funding from both the Province of Ontario and the


Markdale Social Services Office Relocating to South East Grey Community Health Centre
The Grey County Social Services satellite office in Markdale has moved to the South East Grey Community Health Centre at 55 Victoria Avenue in Markdale. The move will allow clients to access additional services more conveniently, such as