Grey County News
News about Grey County
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


Connecting producers with local farmers’ markets
On Monday, April 30, Grey County is giving local farmers and food producers an opportunity to showcase their products and network with farmers’ market managers from Grey County and neighbouring municipalities. The event is being held at


Community paramedicine funding renewed for 2018
Grey County’s community paramedicine programs will continue until March 2019. Grey County will receiving another $262,600 from the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) over the next year to continue providing popular programs


CANWARN Storm Spotter Training Returning to Grey County
The rumblings are true. After a thunderous turnout last spring, CANWARN Storm Spotter Training is returning to Grey County on Tuesday, April 10 at the Bayshore Community Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CANWARN Storm Spotters provide


2018 Municipal Election Candidate Information Sessions
Thinking about running in the 2018 municipal election or school board election this fall? Find out what you need to know at an upcoming candidate information sessions. This spring, Grey County municipalities are hosting two free candidate


Grey County to Grow Business Enterprise Centre
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) will join the Economic Development Department at the Grey County Administration building, located at 595 9 th Avenue East. The BEC will continue to offer the same excellent


City, County Receive Funding for Safe Cycling Campaign
The City of Owen Sound and Grey County will launch a joint safe cycling awareness campaign this spring, funded by grants from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The City and County, working in tandem to encourage both cyclists and


March 22 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 22 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 Alternate councillors Brian O’Leary (Owen Sound), Peter


Mayor's Attainable Housing Forum April 6
On April 6, Grey County, the Municipality of Meaford and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Lakeland District are hosting a Mayor’s Forum to discuss attainable housing trends and needs in the area. The event will run from 9:00 a.m


Are you on the Voters' List?
Local municipalities throughout Grey County are encouraging all voters to check to see if they are on the Voters List for the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections occurring in October, 2018 by visiting www.voterlookup.ca. Voterlookup


Grey Gables Job Fair April 6
Grey County is hosting a job fair at Grey Gables in Markdale, 206 Toronto St. South, on Friday, April 6 from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grey County is hiring for the following positions: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Permanent Part Time - $30


Lee Manor Job Fair Friday
Grey County is hosting a job fair at Lee Manor in Owen Sound, 875 6 th Street East, on Friday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grey County is hiring for the following positions: Registered Practical Nurse: $30.88 to $37.14 Registered


March 8, 2018 Meeting Highlights
Grey County Council met on Thursday, March 8 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 Carol Lawrence, councillor from West Grey, was sworn in