Grey County News
News about Grey County
June 26 Grey County Council Highlights
Highlights include recognition of the short-term emergency shelter team, updates from the agricultural advisory committee and community services committee and more.
Notice of Pesticide Use
Commencing May 28, 2018, weather permitting, and ending June 31, 2017, the County of Grey, Town of The Blue Mountains, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Township Of Chatsworth and Township of Southgate intend to


2018 Road Construction
Over the next few months, Grey County will be completing seasonal road work across the region. For a full construction map, please visit roads.grey.ca. 2018 Projects Grey Road 16 – Keady east to Concession 5 Derby – Approx. May 23 – July 28


Helping vulnerable people find housing in Grey County
This week the Victorious Living Centre in Owen Sound was closed, leaving a handful of long-time occupants in need of new shelter. At Grey County, we support and work closely with a variety of partners who provide services to people when


Paramedic Services Week 2018
May 27 to June 2 is Paramedic Services week across Canada. The theme this year is “Health-Community-You”. “The role of paramedics is expanding and we’re seeing that evolution right here in Grey County,” said Kevin McNab, Director of


Age-friendly communities event June 1
On Friday, June 1, Grey County is partnering with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Lakeland District for a one-day event to discuss planning and health awareness for age-friendly communities. The event runs from 9:30 a.m


May 10 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. 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 Channel


New system to SAVE the day during emergencies
Not everyone has the ability to care for themselves during an emergency or a disaster. Grey County is testing new technology that will help medical and emergency response agencies locate vulnerable people during a crisis. “With changes in


Reduced load restrictions are lifted
Reduced load restrictions have been lifted from all applicable Grey County roads for the 2018 spring season. For restrictions on local roads, please contact the local municipality. Why apply load restrictions? Roads are most vulnerable to
April 26 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A partial recording of this meeting can be found on the County’s


Rockwood Terrace Job Fair May 4
Grey County is hosting a job fair at Rockwood Terrace, 575 Saddler Street East in Durham, on Friday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grey County is hiring for the following positions: Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Part-Time, Permanent –


Business Enterprise Centre in full swing; satellite office coming to Hanover
On April 3 the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) joined Grey County’s economic development department. With this transition came two new team members, Courtney Miller, business enterprise manager and Raj Islam, business innovation


County Campaign Targeting Homelessness
This April, Grey County is running a five-day campaign to better understand homelessness in our communities and to connect those in need with supports and services. From April 23-27, individuals and families who are without reliable shelter