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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 and Bruce Counties want Rural School Closures Stopped
Bruce and Grey County councils are joining forces and asking the Ministry of Education to come up with fair guidelines for school accommodation reviews and to halt the closure of rural schools in Ontario. The two councils passed the motion
Grey County wins Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence
Grey County was recognized among the Ontario tourism industry’s finest at the annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala on November 22 in Ottawa. Grey County Tourism took home the Tourism Digital Marketing Award for its 2015 summer


November 22 County Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, November 22, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Below are highlights from the meeting. Council passed the 2017 budget. The combined $144-million operating and capital budget focuses on maintaining high


Grey County Approves 2017 Budget
On November 22, Grey County Council approved the 2017 budget. The $144-million operating and capital budget focuses on maintaining high-quality day-to-day services and investing in projects and initiatives that make Grey County a better


Joint Grey and Bruce County Council Meeting November 24
Grey County Council and Bruce County Council will hold a joint council meeting on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Elmwood Community Centre. The meeting will focus on topics of mutual interest including economic development, paramedic


Offices Closed for Remembrance Day
Grey County offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016 in honour of Remembrance Day and will reopen on Monday for regular business hours.


More than 140 delegates attend Ag 4.0 Summit & Innovation Tour
The stats are in and more than 140 enthusiastic farmers and tech experts attended the Ag 4.0 Summit & Innovation Tour at Meaford Hall last week making the event a tremendous success. The two-day event hosted by Grey County highlighted


Grey County Encourages Kids to Colour It Their Way
Get out your crayons, pencil crayons and markers and show Grey County what you love about your community with the Recolour Grey kids colouring contest. Children can complete the Recolour Grey colouring sheet and submit it to Grey County for


UPDATED: Upcoming Closures of County Forest and Trail
CP Rail Trail Closure from Holland Centre south to Robson Road A section of the CP Rail Trail near Holland Centre will be closed from October 31 to November 4 for trail upgrades. In addition, alternating construction closures between Robson


Apps for Ag Contest Reveals Creative Ag-Tech Innovations
The Ag 4.0 Summit has already produced its first innovative ag-tech advancements. Dexter Fichuk and Laura Mann took home the top prize in Grey County’s Apps for Ag competition on November 2 at the Ag 4.0 Summit in Meaford, Ontario. Their


November 1 County Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Below are highlights from the meeting. The Grey Bruce Task Force on Crystal Meth and Other Drugs updated County Council on their work and future strategic
Grey County named to Smart21 Communities of 2017
Grey County named to Smart21 Communities of 2017 Grey County has been named one of the Smart21 Communities of 2017 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The Smart21 recognizes communities that embrace technology to improve prosperity