Grey County News
News about Grey County
Extreme risk for fire danger in Grey County
The Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Map is showing our area as in extreme risk for fire danger. Fire Danger is a relative index of how easy it is to ignite vegetation, how difficult a fire may be to control, and how much damage a fire
June 2nd 2023


April 27, 2017 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the council chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of committee of the whole. Grey County is piloting a committee of the whole meeting structure until June, 2017
April 27th 2017


2017 Summer Road Construction
Over the next few months, Grey County will be completing seasonal road work across the region. For a full construction map, please visit www.grey.ca/roads. Projects for 2017 Some of the construction projects will require the temporary
April 27th 2017


Road to the Intelligent Community of the Year
On April 24 and 25, Grey County has the opportunity to show the world why it deserves to be named the 2017 Intelligent Community of the Year. Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF) Co-Founder Louis Zacharilla will be touring the region to see
April 21st 2017


April 13, 2017 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the council chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of committee of the whole. Grey County is piloting a committee of the whole meeting structure until June, 2017
April 13th 2017


Office Closures for Easter
Grey County offices will be closed on Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17 for Easter. Offices will reopen on Tuesday for regular business hours. All 24-hour services such as paramedics and long-term care will continue throughout the
April 12th 2017


Age-Friendly Communities Study Now Complete
As part of Recolour Grey, the County recently partnered with students from the University of Guelph to look at policies that better support youth and older adults. The resulting Grey County Age-Friendly Planning Study is now complete. Thank
April 10th 2017


Storm Spotter Training Moving to OSDSS
Environment Canada’s CANWARN Storm Spotter Training is moving to Owen Sound District Secondary School (formerly West Hill Secondary School). Up to 280 seats are now available and can be booked online through a link on Grey County’s website
March 29th 2017


Share Your Thoughts on Long Term Care
Grey County has some important decisions to make about the future of long term care and other services for seniors. On March 30 and 31, the County is holding information meetings to share details of a long term care review and to give
March 27th 2017


March 23, 2017 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the council chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of committee of the whole. Grey County is piloting a committee of the whole meeting structure until June, 2017
March 24th 2017


Long Term Care Redevelopment Vote Deferred to May
The recommendations of the March 23 long term care redevelopment report have been deferred to a future meeting on May 11, 2017. Delaying the vote will give County Council an opportunity to engage with the public and to digest the
March 23rd 2017


County CP Rail Trail Closure – Owen Sound
The County CP Rail Trail will be closed between Highway 26 and 8th Street East as early as March 21, 2017 to March 31, 2017 to complete tree cutting related to a servicing extension in Owen Sound. Take extra precaution and observe all
March 21st 2017


Long Term Care Redevelopment Report Coming March 23
Long term care redevelopment is back on the agenda at Grey County on Thursday, March 23. A new staff report asks council to consider several options to enhance services for seniors in our communities. These include: Amalgamate beds from
March 20th 2017