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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
August 2 County Council Highlights
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wiarton-Keppel International Airport. Each year, Grey County holds one offsite council meeting in the Warden’s home municipality. Below are highlights from the meeting
Patrick Hoy Appointed Grey County Director of Transportation Services
Grey County is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrick Hoy to the position of Director of Transportation Services as of August 2, 2016. Mr. Hoy has been with Grey County since 2008 and has been the Manager of Engineering
Grey County Launches “Ag 4.0”, Summit and Innovation Tour November 2-3, 2016
Grey County is shining a spotlight on creative technological innovation in agriculture with a new event this November. Ag 4.0: The Next Big Thing will take place November 2-3 in Meaford. The two-day Summit and Innovation Tour will give
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