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.


July 25 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of these meetings can be found on the County’s YouTube


Recreational Trails Master Plan Open House
Did you know Grey County has 8,500 acres of forest spread across 45 different properties? It’s true, and many of these forests have recreational trails for the public to enjoy. We’ve completed the first draft of our new Recreational Trails


July 11 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of these meetings can be found on the County’s YouTube


Grey County Hosts Networking Opportunities for the Tourism Industry
It’s the Human Connection As Grey County’s public campaign for #TourismMattersInGrey continues throughout the summer, so does the support for local tourism. Grey County has formed a networking platform for its tourism professionals by


Notice of Pesticide Use - July 2019
Commencing May 21, 2019, weather permitting, and ending August 2, 2019, the County of Grey Transportation Services intends to control weeds and grass along guide rails on the following rural roadsides:Grey Road 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12


June 27 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, June 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of these meetings can be found on the County’s YouTube


Area partners receive international award for work on regional agriculture
Area partners, including the County of Simcoe, the cities of Barrie and Orillia, Grey County, Bruce County, Georgian College, Nottawasaga Futures Community Development Corporation and South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre


June 13 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of these meetings can be found on the County’s YouTube


New Official Plan Approved
After three years of engagement, drafts and reviews, the County’s new official plan has been approved by the Province. The new official plan sets goals related to development, communities and natural resources in the County. It will be


Notice of Pesticide Use - June 2019
Commencing May 22, 2019, weather permitting, and ending July 7, 2019, the County of Grey, Town of The Blue Mountains, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of Grey Highlands, The City of Owen Sound and Township of Southgate intend to


Grey County Director of Long-Term Care Retires
After more than 30 years working in the field, Grey County’s Director of Long-Term Care is retiring. Lynne Johnson’s final day in the office was June 5. She has been with Grey County for more than 13 years. “Lynne Johnson has dedicated her


Be a Tourist in your own community this Tourism Week
May 26 to June 2 Grey County is celebrating Tourism Week in collaboration with its tourism partners. This week-long event encourages residents to be tourists and experience local offerings in Grey County. “Whether you’re a local adventurer