Grey County News
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September 11 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met September 11, 2025 in the Grey County Council Chamber and virtually on Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. A recording of the meeting can be found on the Grey County


Office Closures for Easter
Grey County offices will be closed on Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17 for Easter. Offices will reopen on Tuesday for regular business hours. All 24-hour services such as paramedics and long-term care will continue throughout the


Age-Friendly Communities Study Now Complete
As part of Recolour Grey, the County recently partnered with students from the University of Guelph to look at policies that better support youth and older adults. The resulting Grey County Age-Friendly Planning Study is now complete. Thank


Storm Spotter Training Moving to OSDSS
Environment Canada’s CANWARN Storm Spotter Training is moving to Owen Sound District Secondary School (formerly West Hill Secondary School). Up to 280 seats are now available and can be booked online through a link on Grey County’s website


Share Your Thoughts on Long Term Care
Grey County has some important decisions to make about the future of long term care and other services for seniors. On March 30 and 31, the County is holding information meetings to share details of a long term care review and to give


March 23, 2017 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the council chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of committee of the whole. Grey County is piloting a committee of the whole meeting structure until June, 2017


Long Term Care Redevelopment Vote Deferred to May
The recommendations of the March 23 long term care redevelopment report have been deferred to a future meeting on May 11, 2017. Delaying the vote will give County Council an opportunity to engage with the public and to digest the


County CP Rail Trail Closure – Owen Sound
The County CP Rail Trail will be closed between Highway 26 and 8 th Street East as early as March 21, 2017 to March 31, 2017 to complete tree cutting related to a servicing extension in Owen Sound. Take extra precaution and observe all


Long Term Care Redevelopment Report Coming March 23
Long term care redevelopment is back on the agenda at Grey County on Thursday, March 23. A new staff report asks council to consider several options to enhance services for seniors in our communities. These include: Amalgamate beds from


CANWARN Training Moved to Larger Venue
After a thundering response from the community, the CANWARN Storm Spotter Training is moving to a larger venue. The April 5 event will now take place at the Quality Inn, 950 6 th Street East in Owen Sound, across the road from the Grey


Counties help generate leads for local businesses
The counties of Simcoe and Grey partnered to host a unique and highly successful Business to Retail Networking Event yesterday (Thursday, March 16) at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury. The purpose of the event was to support


Register Now for CANWARN Storm Spotter Training
Interest in the April 5 CANWARN Storm Spotter training is growing and Grey County is now encouraging interested participants to pre-register to guarantee a seat at the event. Only 75 spaces are available. “We`re thrilled to learn so many


March 9 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of committee of the whole. Grey County is piloting a committee of the whole meeting structure until June, 2017