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Information Session Scheduled for Niagara Escarpment Plan Changes Information Session Scheduled for Niagara Escarpment Plan Changes

Information Session Scheduled for Niagara Escarpment Plan Changes

Updated October 19, 2017 at 10:10am. The Niagara Escarpment Commission is holding a public information session from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 28 at the Owen Sound Legion to discuss proposed changes to the Niagara Escarpment Plan. Grey
Keynotes Announced for Ag 4.0 Summit in Advance of September 15 Early Bird Deadline Keynotes Announced for Ag 4.0 Summit in Advance of September 15 Early Bird Deadline

Keynotes Announced for Ag 4.0 Summit in Advance of September 15 Early Bird Deadline

Grey County is pleased to announce that Peter Gredig, Co-Founder and Partner at AgNition will be the featured keynote at the Ag 4.0 Summit on November 2, 2016 at the Meaford Hall. Peter is a corn, soybean and wheat producer based near
CP Rail Trail Closure - Dundalk September 12-13 CP Rail Trail Closure - Dundalk September 12-13

CP Rail Trail Closure - Dundalk September 12-13

The County CP Rail Trail will be closed between Victoria Street and Sideroad 250 on September 12 and 13, 2016, to complete work related to an extension of Hagen Street in Dundalk. Take extra precaution and observe all advisory signage
September County Council Highlights September County Council Highlights

September County Council Highlights

Grey County Council met on Tuesday, September 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the council chamber. Below are highlights from the meeting. A public meeting with a presentation from Hemson Consulting was held at the beginning of Council to discuss
2017 Budget Meetings 2017 Budget Meetings

2017 Budget Meetings

This fall, Grey County’s standing committees will meet to discuss the 2017 budget. Meetings will take place in the Council Chambers, 595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound. Meetings will start at 10:00 a.m. on the following dates: Standing
Collecting Ontario Works Cheques During the Possible Postal Strike Collecting Ontario Works Cheques During the Possible Postal Strike

Collecting Ontario Works Cheques During the Possible Postal Strike

Update September 2, 4:30 p.m. Cheques that were not picked up by clients by September 2 have been sent by mail. Please contact us with any questions. Because of the potential Canada Post strike, September 2016 Ontario Works cheques will not
Help “Recolour Grey” with a Short Survey Help “Recolour Grey” with a Short Survey

Help “Recolour Grey” with a Short Survey

What do you think Grey County should look like in five, ten or even 20 years? What should be Grey County’s priorities for growth and development? Let us know by completing our short survey. Recolour Grey Survey Everyone who participates in
CP Rail Trail Closure August 29 CP Rail Trail Closure August 29

CP Rail Trail Closure August 29

The CP Rail Trail will be closed on August 29th for a culvert replacement project. The trail will be closed between Southgate Road 24 and Southgate Road 26. Take extra precaution and observe all advisory signage during construction
Paul McQueen Elected to 2016 – 2018 AMO Board of Directors Paul McQueen Elected to 2016 – 2018 AMO Board of Directors

Paul McQueen Elected to 2016 – 2018 AMO Board of Directors

At the Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Grey County Councillor and Mayor of Grey Highlands, Paul McQueen, was elected to the AMO Board of Directors, County Caucus. As a member of the Board Paul will
Grey County Heads to 2016 AMO Conference Grey County Heads to 2016 AMO Conference

Grey County Heads to 2016 AMO Conference

Warden Alan Barfoot will join more than 1,700 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) 2016 Conference in Windsor from August 14 to 17. For 117 years, Ontario’s largest municipal conference has brought together
Municipalities Discuss Niagara Escarpment Plan Changes Municipalities Discuss Niagara Escarpment Plan Changes

Municipalities Discuss Niagara Escarpment Plan Changes

Many area municipalities are concerned with proposed changes to the Niagara Escarpment Plan and want to see the commenting period extended. Elected officials, planners and other municipal employees from around Grey, Bruce, Dufferin and
Development Charges Information Session and Public Meeting Development Charges Information Session and Public Meeting

Development Charges Information Session and Public Meeting

Grey County Council is holding a public meeting on September 6 to discuss development charge rates and policies in Grey County. Development charges are fees on new developments that fund growth-related costs to a municipality. They are used

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