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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.


Stewart Halliday Elected Warden of Grey County
Grey Highlands Deputy Mayor Stewart Halliday is the 2018 Grey County Warden. Halliday was elected on December 5 at the inaugural meeting of Grey County Council. In his inaugural address, Warden Halliday spoke of the work ahead of council in
Grey to Appoint Integrity Commissioner
Grey County will appoint an integrity commissioner for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2018. The role of an integrity commissioner is to investigate complaints involving conflict of interest and the Council Code of Conduct and
November 23 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The council meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. County Council Council adopted the minutes of the November 9 county


Trails Master Plan Workshop
Join us for a workshop to learn about the Recreational Trails Master Plan. Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Grey County Administration Building Council Chambers 595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound This meeting is your chance to hear


Warden Barfoot's Closing Address
November 23 was Alan Barfoot's final County Council meeting as the Warden of Grey County. Alan was acclaimed Warden for the 2016 year of council and served a second year in 2017. He will continue serving until the 2018 Warden is elected on


Ag 4.0 Welcomes Youth to Upcoming Ag Tech Conference
Students from across Grey County who are interested in agriculture and technology have the opportunity to attend the Ag 4.0 Summit on November 24 at Meaford Hall, free of charge. Students will learn from a series of experts throughout the
November 9 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. This was the first meeting in the new Council Chambers. The new room provides more public space and is part of the larger Administration Building addition


World Town Planning Day 2017
World Town Planning Day is an international day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of planners and their contributions to their communities. On November 8, planners around the world participate in World Town Planning Day


Grey County Celebrates World GIS Day
On Wednesday, November 15, Grey County is hosting a geographic information system (GIS) open house in celebration of World GIS Day. County staff will demonstrate how Grey County uses GIS systems and how they benefit residents, businesses


County Approves ATVs on Roads After One-Year Pilot
On October 26, Grey County Council approved the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side off-road vehicles (ORVs) on many Grey County roads. The decision comes following a successful 13-month pilot. “We’ve been very pleased with


October 26 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, October 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the 1920s School House at Grey Roots Museum and Archives. Each year, at least one offsite meeting is held in the Warden’s home municipality. The council meeting was immediately


Grey County Attracting Newcomers
Grey County is getting set to launch a 15-month pilot called “New to Grey” to attract and retain newcomers to the community. Funding provided by the Government of Ontario has allowed Grey County to recruit an outreach coordinator. This