Grey County News
News about Grey County
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 County Meetings of Council Cancelled Until April 8
All meetings of Grey County Council are cancelled until April 8, 2020 to help prevent community transmissions of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). This includes all scheduled County Council, committee of the whole, task force and subcommittee


No Open Court for Provincial Offences for Three Weeks
Upon direction of the Chief Justice of Ontario, the Provincial Offences court hearings will not be held between March 16 and April 3, 2020 due to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). Court matters planned during this period will be adjourned or


IMPORTANT Directive on Visitor Restrictions
On March 14, all long-term care homes in the province were strongly advised to allow only essential visitors until further notice. The ministry is identifying essential visitors as those who have a resident who is dying or very ill. Grey


Preventative Measures for COVID-19
March 24, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. Ontario Declares State of Emergency COVID-19 Resources for Businesses Although the threat of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) remains low in Grey County, we are taking proactive measures to limit exposure and spread


Public Transit News for Owen Sound & Grey County
Owen Sound will soon expand its services as the hub for public transportation coming in and out of Grey County. The City of Owen Sound and Grey County have received funding from the Provincial government’s Community Transportation Program


Young Professionals take over the Chi-Cheemaun
On April 23, the Grey County Young Professional’s Network is taking to the waters of Georgian Bay to host their largest networking event ever. Attendees will have the opportunity to make new connections, enjoy live local music all while


Grey Gables Outbreak Status March 9, 2020
Updated March 9 at 8:45 AM The suspected Gastroenteritis Outbreak on the Valley View wing has been declared over. Thank you everyone for your patience. The continued health and safety of the residents and greater community is important to


February 27 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, February 27 at 9:30 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


Office Closed February 28 due to winter storm
The Grey County Administration Building, Ontario Works satellite offices, Grey Roots Museum and Archives and the Hanover EarlyON Centre will be closed today due to the winter storm. All 24-hour services, such as road plowing, paramedic


Significant Weather Event declared in the Flesherton, Dundalk and surrounding areas
Updated February 29 The significant weather event has been declared over. Please continue to use caution when driving as conditions may chance quickly. Please use caution and allow yourself enough time to safely reach your destination


Office Closure, Cancellations and Rescheduled Events, Feb. 27, 2020
UPDATED 12:50 PM The Grey County Administration Building is closing at 2:00 p.m. today (February 27) due to the weather. 2020 Regional Job Fair Hanover The 2 020 Regional Job Fair planned for today at JDSS in Hanover has been rescheduled to


Are you setting out your garbage and recycling correctly?
Grey County plow operators are seeing many improperly placed waste bins and want to remind residents to keep their garbage and recycling off roads and shoulders. Waste collection is a valued service, but improperly placed bags and bins can