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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 Offices Closed August 1
Offices will be closed for the Civic Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday for regular business hours.
Grey County Excited About SWIFT Funding
Earlier this week the Governments of Canada and Ontario announced their investment of $90 million each towards SWIFT, the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology network. This commitment will support the expansion of broadband in rural


Grey County Breaks Ground on Addition
On Tuesday, July 26, Grey County officially kicked off the Administration Building addition project with a groundbreaking ceremony. Warden Barfoot had the honour of putting the first shovel in the ground. The construction is expected to


Local Bed Numbers Updated in LHIN Presentation
The Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) attended the July 5 th County Council meeting to discuss long term care redevelopment. Unfortunately, the LHIN discovered an omission in their data. They regret this oversight and an


Ontario Self-Guided Brewery Discovery Routes Bigger and Better for 2016
Grey County is excited to support the Ontario self-guided brewery Discovery Routes. This province-wide guide provides five complete itineraries for folks looking to get out and explore: breweries cideries Feast On restaurants local


Accessing the Administration Building During Construction
Grey County is making improvements to the Administration Building in Owen Sound. Here’s everything you need to know to access services during construction: The main entrance throughout construction is the rear doors. The front entrance is


Ontario Renovates Funding Available in Grey County
Funding is still available to help low to medium income homeowners repair and improve their homes. Ontario Renovates offers up to $15,000 for major repairs such as heating systems, windows and doors, roofs, electrical, plumbing and more


LHIN Weighs In On Long-Term Care Redevelopment
Grey County Council has a better understanding of its long-term care redevelopment options following a presentation from the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Julie Girard, Team Lead with the Southwest LHIN, presented to


County Council Highlights for July 5, 2016
Grey County Council met on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Below are highlights from the meeting. The Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) updated council on the approval process for redeveloping long-term


Grey County Tourism Plan Gets County Council Stamp of Approval
On July 5, 2016 Grey County Council approved a new Destination Development Action Plan that will help grow tourism and strengthen Grey’s reputation as a destination of choice in Ontario. The three-year plan focuses on activities under four


County of Grey Offices will be closed July 1st 2016
The County of Grey Administration Building will be closed on Friday, July 1st, 2016. The Building will re-open on Monday, July 4th, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Check out all the "Family Fun" activities occuring over the weekend (Friday - Sunday) at


Obtaining an Ontario Works Cheque during the Potential Canada Post Strike
Due to the potential of a Canada Post Strike, Grey County residents who usually receive Ontario Works benefits in the mail will have to pick up their July 2016 cheques in person. Residents are asked to contact 519-376-7112 ext. 1380 to