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.


Council to reduce farm tax rate by 1 per cent
Grey County farmers will see a reduction in their taxes in 2019. County Council approved dropping the farm tax ratio by 1%. The decision was made during Committee of the Whole on April 11 as part of the annual Tax Policy report. The change


Public meeting on the replacement of the Holstein Bridge
Grey County is holding a public meeting on April 9, 2019 to discuss plans to replace the Holstein Bridge. Egremont Optimist Centre April 9, 2019 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 392137 Grey Road 109 Holstein, ON Work is expected to begin on July 8, 2019


March 28 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 28 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


Outbreak at Lee Manor Declared Over
Updated April 1, 2019 The outbreak at Lee Manor has been declared over. Thank you everyone for your patience and diligence during the outbreak. March 25, 2019 Lee Manor is currently experiencing an outbreak on the 2 nd Floor South. The


March 14 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 14 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


Load restrictions now in effect for some Grey County roads
Reduced load restrictions of 5 tonnes per axle are now in effect on many Grey County roads. Roads are at their most vulnerable in the spring as frost leaves the ground. Load restrictions help extend the lifespan of the road surface by


February 28 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, February 28 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


Celebrate 100 years of planning
Are you interested in community design? Do you have questions about how planning works? On Thursday, March 7, Grey County planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Lakeland District are hosting a celebration of planning in


Grey County Offices Closed February 25
All Grey County offices, including Ontario Works satellite offices and van services and Grey Roots, are closed today, February 25, due to the inclement weather. Essential services, such as paramedic services, transportation services and


February 14 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole and the 2019 Budget Workshop. A recording of these meetings can be


County budget continues focus on economic growth and service delivery
Grey County residents can expect services to be delivered at the same high levels in 2019 with some additional investment in areas that will create the most benefit. County Council gave their first approval for the 2019 budget following at


Lee Manor Outbreak Over
Updated February 12 The outbreaks at Lee Manor have been declared over. Please note that there are still many cases of respiratory illness and GI symptoms present in the community. We strongly advise continued infection control measures