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2017 Summer Road Construction 2017 Summer Road Construction

2017 Summer Road Construction

Over the next few months, Grey County will be completing seasonal road work across the region. For a full construction map, please visit www.grey.ca/roads. Projects for 2017 Some of the construction projects will require the temporary
Road to the Intelligent Community of the Year Road to the Intelligent Community of the Year

Road to the Intelligent Community of the Year

On April 24 and 25, Grey County has the opportunity to show the world why it deserves to be named the 2017 Intelligent Community of the Year. Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF) Co-Founder Louis Zacharilla will be touring the region to see
April 13, 2017 Meeting Highlights April 13, 2017 Meeting Highlights

April 13, 2017 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, April 13 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
Office Closures for Easter Office Closures for Easter

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 Age-Friendly Communities Study Now Complete

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 Storm Spotter Training Moving to OSDSS

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 Share Your Thoughts on Long Term Care

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 March 23, 2017 Meeting Highlights

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 Long Term Care Redevelopment Vote Deferred to May

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 County CP Rail Trail Closure – Owen Sound

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 Report Coming March 23

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 CANWARN Training Moved to Larger Venue

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

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