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Grey County Tourism Excels at EDCO Winning Two Awards Grey County Tourism Excels at EDCO Winning Two Awards

Grey County Tourism Excels at EDCO Winning Two Awards

Toronto, Ontario – Grey County was recognized for tourism excellence on February 9 at the 60 th annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) conference in downtown Toronto. The County received two awards Thursday evening. The County
Grey County Named to Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2017 Grey County Named to Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2017

Grey County Named to Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2017

On February 9, 2017, Grey County was named one of the Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2017 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The announcement was made at the conclusion of “The Internet of Cities Forum” in Taipei, Taiwan. “We are
January 26, 2017 Meeting Highlights January 26, 2017 Meeting Highlights

January 26, 2017 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, January 26, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. From January through June 2017, Grey County is piloting a Committee of the Whole
January 12, 2017 Meeting Highlights January 12, 2017 Meeting Highlights

January 12, 2017 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on Thursday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council meeting was followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. For the next six months Grey County is testing a committee of the whole meeting
Grey County Seeks Input on Local Food Grey County Seeks Input on Local Food

Grey County Seeks Input on Local Food

In January and February, Grey County is hosting two public stakeholder meetings to consult with local food producers and food businesses. Local food stakeholders are encouraged to attend one of two meetings and share their feedback to help
Counties offer training and networking sessions for agri-food entrepreneurs Counties offer training and networking sessions for agri-food entrepreneurs

Counties offer training and networking sessions for agri-food entrepreneurs

The counties of Simcoe and Grey are working together to support and bolster the training and networking of local agri-food entrepreneurs. This January to March, Simcoe and Grey counties are hosting a series of events that will give local
Grey County Holiday Office Hours Grey County Holiday Office Hours

Grey County Holiday Office Hours

The holidays are almost here and Grey County reminds the public of office closures during the festive season. The Grey County Administration Building, Provincial Offences Court, Ontario Early Years Centre and other offsite satellite
Grey County Administration Building Closing for Severe Weather Grey County Administration Building Closing for Severe Weather

Grey County Administration Building Closing for Severe Weather

The Grey County Administration Building will be closing early at 2:45 p.m. on December 15 due to the winter storm. The office is expected to reopen tomorrow for regular business hours unless another announcement is made. The public can stay
Stuff the Ambulance and Cruiser at Nofrills Stuff the Ambulance and Cruiser at Nofrills

Stuff the Ambulance and Cruiser at Nofrills

On Wednesday, December 14, Grey County Paramedics and the Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are joining forces and asking the public to help stuff an ambulance and cruiser with food in support of the Owen Sound Salvation Army’s
St. Vincent Trail Closed for the Winter St. Vincent Trail Closed for the Winter

St. Vincent Trail Closed for the Winter

The trail within the St. Vincent Forest Tract in Meaford will be closed until further notice. The unseasonably wet fall has delayed efforts to improve the trail surface. The work that began in November 2016 has not been completed but will
Alan Barfoot Acclaimed Second Term as Grey County Warden Alan Barfoot Acclaimed Second Term as Grey County Warden

Alan Barfoot Acclaimed Second Term as Grey County Warden

Alan Barfoot was acclaimed to a second consecutive one-year term as Grey County Warden at County Council’s Inaugural Meeting on December 6th. In his address, Warden Barfoot spoke of the importance of a unified council when making important
Lifelong Grey Roots Volunteer Gilbert Rice Wins Volunteer Award Lifelong Grey Roots Volunteer Gilbert Rice Wins Volunteer Award

Lifelong Grey Roots Volunteer Gilbert Rice Wins Volunteer Award

The Ontario Museum Association (OMA) honoured local volunteer Gilbert Rice with the Volunteer Service Award of Excellence at its annual conference on November 3 in Mississauga. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Ontario

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