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December 12th 2019 - Meeting Highlights December 12th 2019 - Meeting Highlights

December 12th 2019 - Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, December 12 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
Paul McQueen Elected Warden of Grey County Paul McQueen Elected Warden of Grey County

Paul McQueen Elected Warden of Grey County

Grey Highlands Mayor Paul McQueen is Grey County’s Warden for 2020. McQueen was elected on December 3, 2019 at the inaugural meeting of Grey County Council. In his inaugural address, Warden McQueen spoke of the history and importance of the
November 28 Meeting Highlights November 28 Meeting Highlights

November 28 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 28 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
Warden's Closing Address Warden's Closing Address

Warden's Closing Address

Selwyn (Buck) Hicks 2019 Warden’s Closing Remarks Thursday, November 28 th, 2019 County Council, staff, visitors and members of the media - it has been 359 days since my inauguration. I thank you for this opportunity to reflect a little
Grey County Appoints Savanna Myers as Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Grey County Appoints Savanna Myers as Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture

Grey County Appoints Savanna Myers as Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture

Grey County is pleased to announce the appointment of Savanna Myers as director of the newly formed Economic Development, Tourism and Culture department. Ms. Myers, who grew up in Hanover, joined Grey County in 2016 as the first manger of
Emergency exercise explores mass opioid overdoses Emergency exercise explores mass opioid overdoses

Emergency exercise explores mass opioid overdoses

Grey County and partners are better prepared to respond to a mass opioid overdose following a large group training exercise held on November 7. The overdose scenario was a unique twist on Grey County’s annual emergency exercise. A
November 14 Meeting Highlights November 14 Meeting Highlights

November 14 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 14 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
Official Plan ‘Housekeeping’ Amendment - Public Meeting Dec. 10 Official Plan ‘Housekeeping’ Amendment - Public Meeting Dec. 10

Official Plan ‘Housekeeping’ Amendment - Public Meeting Dec. 10

The new Grey County Official Plan was approved by the Province on June 6, 2019 and came into effect on June 7, 2019. Since that time, staff have identified some changes that are required to the Plan that were missed prior to the Province
2020 Budget Meetings 2020 Budget Meetings

2020 Budget Meetings

UPDATED - Nov. 21, 2019 Grey County Council will meet to discuss budgets. The meetings will take place in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building, 595 9 th Avenue East, Owen Sound, unless otherwise noted on the County Council
Exemplary paramedics receive medals Exemplary paramedics receive medals

Exemplary paramedics receive medals

Three Grey County Paramedics have been recognized by the Province for their years of exceptional service. Primary Care Paramedics Heather Fortney-Wilson and Rob Gibbs were recently presented with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service
October 24 Meeting Highlights October 24 Meeting Highlights

October 24 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, October 24 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 on
Ag 4.0.3 World Food 2050: Where do we go from here? Ag 4.0.3 World Food 2050: Where do we go from here?

Ag 4.0.3 World Food 2050: Where do we go from here?

Grey County’s annual exploration of innovation in agriculture returns November 1 with Ag 4.0.3. This year’s conference, which is moving from Meaford to Hanover, focuses on agri-food innovation and sustainability as we look to feed the world

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