Skip to main content

Grey County News

News about Grey County

Rockwood Terrace COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Rockwood Terrace COVID-19 Outbreak Declared

Rockwood Terrace COVID-19 Outbreak Declared

Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the 2nd and 3rd floor home areas at Rockwood Terrace. Currently, five residents are experiencing symptoms. Preliminary test results have returned positive for COVID-19, with additional
Notice of application for approval to expropriate land Notice of application for approval to expropriate land

Notice of application for approval to expropriate land

Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26 In the matter of an application by the Corporation of the County of Grey for approval to expropriate land being a portion of land municipally known as 486183 Grey Road 30 being Part of Lot 25
Opioid poisonings decline in Grey County in 2025 Opioid poisonings decline in Grey County in 2025

Opioid poisonings decline in Grey County in 2025

Over the past 12 months, opioid related deaths in Grey County have been reduced by 72%, from 18 in 2024 to five in 2025. While year-end provincial statistics for 2025 are not yet available, based on the first three quarters of provincial
Grey County awards construction tender for new EarlyON facility in Hanover Grey County awards construction tender for new EarlyON facility in Hanover

Grey County awards construction tender for new EarlyON facility in Hanover

Grey County has awarded the construction tender for a new EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Hanover. The new facility will replace the current centre with a modern, fully accessible building featuring enhanced program space that better
Grey County highlights local response to growing homelessness challenge Grey County highlights local response to growing homelessness challenge

Grey County highlights local response to growing homelessness challenge

Grey County is highlighting new data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) on homelessness in Ontario and the local efforts underway to address the challenge
Grey Roots Announces Living Histories: Grey County Grey Roots Announces Living Histories: Grey County

Grey Roots Announces Living Histories: Grey County

Grey Roots Museum & Archives is pleased to announce the opening of Living Histories: Grey County, a striking new exhibition exploring the region’s past through photographs. Opening Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the exhibit features images from
Grey County sees progress from delegations at 2026 ROMA conference Grey County sees progress from delegations at 2026 ROMA conference

Grey County sees progress from delegations at 2026 ROMA conference

Grey County officials sought to advance rural priorities at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference, held January 18–20 in Toronto. County representatives participated in eight ministry delegations, using the
January 22 Meeting Highlights January 22 Meeting Highlights

January 22 Meeting Highlights

Highlights included a discussion on healthcare recruitment, the awarding of the construction tender for a new EarlyON facility, and the decision to prepare a comprehensive background report on options for Rockwood Terrace and Grey Gables.
Grey County receives Age-Friendly Community recognition Grey County receives Age-Friendly Community recognition

Grey County receives Age-Friendly Community recognition

Grey County is proud to be recognized by the Ontario Government as an age-friendly community. Grey County was one of multiple communities presented with the designation at a special ceremony hosted by the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and
Service interruptions January 23 due to weather Service interruptions January 23 due to weather

Service interruptions January 23 due to weather

The current winter weather is causing some impacts for services provided by Grey County. The following services are impacted on Thursday, January 23, 2026: The Markdale and Dundalk Ontario Works Satellite Offices are closed. GTR morning
Service interruptions January 22 due to weather Service interruptions January 22 due to weather

Service interruptions January 22 due to weather

The current winter weather is causing some impacts for services provided by Grey County. The following services are impacted on Thursday, January 22, 2026: All Ontario Works Satellite Offices are closed. GTR Service between Dundalk and
Farmers invited to apply for Experimental Acres funding program Farmers invited to apply for Experimental Acres funding program

Farmers invited to apply for Experimental Acres funding program

Farmers in Grey County can once again apply for funding through the 2026 Experimental Acres program, launched January 9 at Grey-Bruce Farmers’ Week. The program helps farmers offset the financial risk of experimenting with innovative

Grey County

Situated two hours north of Toronto, Grey County offers beauty you can’t get in the city.

  • 595 9th Ave East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3E3
  • (519) 376-2205 | 1-800-567-4739