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Notice: Updates to Forest Management By-Law and Wildlife By-Laws
Forest Management By-Law Update Grey County is asking the public for feedback as it prepares to update the Forest Management By-Law. This by-law regulates how trees can be cut down or harvested in both publicly or privately owned woodlands


Grey County Participating in 2020 AMO Virtual Conference
Grey County Warden Paul McQueen and a number of County Councillors will join more than 1,000 participants in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2020 AMO Conference from Monday, August 17 to Wednesday, August 19. The 2020 AMO


Starter Company Delivers Recovery Funds to Small Businesses Across Grey County
A new COVID-19 recovery program offered through the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre is providing 45 small businesses from across the region with one-time funding. The Starter Company Plus Recovery Program is providing small
July 23 Council Highlights
Grey County Council met virtually on Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s


The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband
Southwestern, ON – At their meeting on July 2nd the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus approved a series of recommendations to support rural broadband in Southwestern Ontario. Increased funding from both the Province of Ontario and the


Markdale Social Services Office Relocating to South East Grey Community Health Centre
The Grey County Social Services satellite office in Markdale has moved to the South East Grey Community Health Centre at 55 Victoria Avenue in Markdale. The move will allow clients to access additional services more conveniently, such as


Rediscover Grey and support local businesses
Now more than ever, it’s important to support our communities and small businesses. When you buy local, your money stays close to home and you give back to our small business owners who have done so much to support our communities. Our


Local Immigration Partnership Underway in Grey and Bruce
Grey and Bruce Counties are joining forces to address newcomer integration and employment needs in the region. The two counties have received funding through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to form a Local Immigration


Starter Company Plus Recovery Program
Grey County’s Business Enterprise Center is pleased to offer a new program stream opening July 1. The Starter Company Plus (SCP) Recovery Program focuses on aiding existing Grey County small businesses as they pivot to reopen and maintain
June 25 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met virtually on Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. for the regular session of council. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of committee of the whole. A recording of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s


Community Paramedic Phone Check Ins
Community Paramedicine home visits have been limited to essential check ins during the COVID-19 Pandemic; however, support continues for vulnerable patients. Community Paramedics are now making phone calls to speak with patients and ensure


Developing the Grey County Climate Change Action Plan
Grey County has launched an online survey to gather public feedback on the Climate Change Action Plan. This survey will be open until Friday, July 3, 2020 and can be found on Grey County’s website, Grey.ca. Questions in the survey revolve


2020 Road Construction
All project timelines are best estimates only. Timing and duration could change depending on weather conditions and other factors. View Interactive Map Grey Road 29 Rehabilitation: June 22 to August 28 Grey Road 29 from Grey Road 40 to