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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 County Welcomes Manager of Economic Development
On October 24, 2016, Savanna Myers will join Grey County as the Manager of Economic Development. Myers has diverse experience in private and public sector marketing and communication and she knows Grey County well. Myers was raised in the


Grey County Participating in New Community Health Pilot
Grey County is participating in another innovative healthcare pilot aiming to improve community health. The Community Health Assessment Program through Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS) will find out if health monitoring and education


CMHC Affordable Housing Symposium - Elmwood
ELMWOOD, ON (September 28 , 2016) – Grey County and Bruce County proudly hosted a Fall 2016 Canadian Municipal Housing Corporation (CMHC) Affordable Housing Symposium on September 28 in Elmwood. Participants learned about innovative ways to


2017 Grey County Council Meeting Dates
Grey County Council is changing to a Committee of the Whole meeting structure as a trial for six months starting January 1, 2017. During the trial period, processes and/or policies will be suspended as necessary. Each Committee of the Whole


CP Rail Trail Closure in Owen Sound Oct. 11-14
A section of the CP Rail Trail near the hospital in Owen Sound will be closed from October 11 to October 14 as the City of Owen Sound studies the area. For your own safety, do not pass any barriers set up on the trail. We appreciate your


October County Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Below are highlights from the meeting. Council supported new development charges rates. The residential rates will be phased in over the next two years


Apps for Ag tech-competition connects coders and growers
Grey County hosted fifteen young hackers, makers, and computer scientists from Georgian College at its first Apps for Ag Hackathon last Saturday. The Hackathon was part of the County’s Apps for Ag Tech-Competition. Working in partnership


Notice of Commencement - Remove and Replace Bridge 112-900
The Corporation of the County of Grey has retained a consultant to complete the design to remove and replace bridge 112-900 located on Grey Road 112, approximately 1.0 kilometres north of Provincial Highway 26. The project is being planned


Ag 4.0 Ramps Up with Hackathon and Summit Scholarships
Apps for Ag Hackathon connects coders and growers to promote innovation On September 12, 2016, Grey County kicked off an innovative new contest that challenges tech developers to invent applications that solve an issue facing food producers


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
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
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