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Region’s largest job fair returns February 21 Region’s largest job fair returns February 21

Region’s largest job fair returns February 21

The region’s largest job fair is returning to the Bayshore Community Centre on February 21 to help local employers find the qualified workers they need to fill vacancies and grow their businesses. Employers can now register for their booth
Outbreak at Lee Manor Outbreak at Lee Manor

Outbreak at Lee Manor

Updated January 9th 2019 - The Outbreak at Grey Gables has ended We are still currently experiencing an Influenza A Outbreak on the first floor south at Lee Manor. At this time, in order to control the outbreak and prevent further spreading
UPDATED: Outbreak at Grey Gables Declared Over UPDATED: Outbreak at Grey Gables Declared Over

UPDATED: Outbreak at Grey Gables Declared Over

Updated December 24 1:15: p.m. Public Health has lifted the outbreak advisory at Grey Gables in Markdale. Signs have been removed but we are still advising visitors to use infection control measures such as frequent hand washing, and to
December 20 Council Highlights December 20 Council Highlights

December 20 Council Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, December 20 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 this meeting can be found on the County’s YouTube
County gets the most for its money with Administration Building expansion County gets the most for its money with Administration Building expansion

County gets the most for its money with Administration Building expansion

The final numbers are calculated and Grey County has completed the addition and renovation of the Administration Building under the project budget and well below the average municipal building cost. The final numbers were shared with Grey
Grey County Seeking Advisory Committee Volunteers Grey County Seeking Advisory Committee Volunteers

Grey County Seeking Advisory Committee Volunteers

Grey County is looking for dedicated volunteers for the joint municipal accessibility advisory committee for the 2019-2022 term of council. The committee meets approximately four times per year and mileage or travel expenses are compensated
New council takes office; Selwyn Hicks elected 2019 warden New council takes office; Selwyn Hicks elected 2019 warden

New council takes office; Selwyn Hicks elected 2019 warden

Grey County Council has elected Selwyn “Buck” Hicks as warden for 2019. Mr. Hicks was acclaimed to the position on December 4 at the inaugural session where the recently elected 2019-2022 council was sworn into office. In his inaugural
Grey County Inaugural Session December 4 Grey County Inaugural Session December 4

Grey County Inaugural Session December 4

Grey County Council will meet on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the annual inaugural session. The meeting will include the swearing in or affirmation of the 2019-2022 Grey County Council members as well as the
Ontario Works benefit cheques will not be mailed this month Ontario Works benefit cheques will not be mailed this month

Ontario Works benefit cheques will not be mailed this month

Due to potential Canada Post mail disruptions and backlogs, Ontario Works benefit cheques for December will not be mailed. Grey County residents who receive Ontario Works benefits need to pick up their cheque at the office where they
November 22 meeting highlights November 22 meeting highlights

November 22 meeting highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 22 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 this meeting can be found on the County’s YouTube
Grey County bids farewell to outgoing councillors Grey County bids farewell to outgoing councillors

Grey County bids farewell to outgoing councillors

Grey County Council held its final meeting of the 2015-2018 term on Thursday November 22 and said goodbye to 10 outgoing councillors. Each councillor was presented with a special Grey County pin to commemorate their years of service with
Regional Forum helps employers make workplaces more attractive to newcomers Regional Forum helps employers make workplaces more attractive to newcomers

Regional Forum helps employers make workplaces more attractive to newcomers

On Friday, November 30, Grey County and partners are hosting a regional forum to discuss strategies to support newcomers to our communities and how their skills can reinforce and grow our local economy. This employer-focused event will be

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