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CSWBP STAR Reducing Risk in Grey and Bruce Communities
The CSWBP Situation Table for Acutely Elevated Risk (STAR), is an evidence-informed initiative that involves over 35 partners from police services, human services, and other community agencies who work together to reduce the chance of


Ontario’s Cyclists Welcome Back the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure in the Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties
GWTA Partnered Media Release: On August 6 (today) participating cyclists will kick off the 2021 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (GWTA). “This year’s Adventure not only celebrates the Trail’s extension into the counties of Grey, Bruce and


FedDev Grants $845,000 to Support Sydenham Campus: Regional Skills Training, Trades and Innovation Center, and the Catapult Accelerator
Grey County is receiving $845,000 in federal funding to enhance supports for businesses at the Sydenham Campus in Owen Sound. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Minister Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and


Grand Reopening of Grey Roots Set for July 28th
Grey Roots Museum and Archives will reopen on Wednesday July 28 th. Having successfully reopened for outdoor visits to Moreston Heritage Village on July 16 th, museum staff are once again ready to welcome guests inside the museum and


"Colour It” with Opportunity and Leadership: Long Term Care Staff Member to Represent Grey County Internationally in the Skin and Wound Care Community
Grey County’s Director of Long-Term Care (LTC), Jennifer Cornell, is thrilled to announce that Christine Fenton, a Registered Practical Nurse at Lee Manor, has been chosen to represent the long-term care sector with Wounds Canada. A leader


Rediscover Responsibly in Grey
Grey County has launched a new campaign for this summer season focused on safety awareness, respectful behaviour, and rediscovering Grey responsibly. Whether local or visiting the area, Rediscover Responsibly encourages everyone to have the


Reopening of Moreston Heritage Village
Moreston Heritage Village at Grey Roots Museum & Archives will reopen its outdoor spaces to visitors on Friday July 16 th. The village, which features beautifully maintained early Ontario buildings and a well-kept walking trail, has spent


Grey Transit Route Buses Now Equipped with Bike Racks
All Grey Transit Route (GTR) buses are now fully equipped with bike racks. Passengers riding with the GTR can bring their bicycle on the bus to continue their journey by bike, or further explore the area at their destination. The new racks


Grey County Hires Manager of Climate Change Initiatives
Grey County is pleased to announce that Linda Swanston will be joining the County as our first Manager, Climate Change Initiatives. Swanston will lead the important work of finalizing and implementing the County’s Climate Change Action Plan


Flags to be Lowered in Honour of Indigenous Children
All flags at Grey County offices will be lowered on July 1 to honour and pay respect to the Indigenous children being discovered at residential schools across Canada. This Canada Day, we want to acknowledge the truth of residential schools


Rotary Clubs Enhance Outdoor Visiting Spaces in Grey County Long Term Care Communities
Several local Rotary Clubs worked together to install sunshades in the outdoor visiting areas at each of the Grey County Long Term Care (LTC) communities. In the spring, the Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club reached out to Grey County to


Grey County Wins Provincial Award
Grey County received an award for Excellence in Municipal Systems for our work with Municipal511 at this year’s Municipal Information Systems Association’s (MISA) annual general meeting. A panel of representatives from various Ontario


Grey County Supports Centre Grey Hospital
Grey County fulfilled a long-standing commitment to rural healthcare during the June 10 Council meeting with a cheque presentation of $780,000 to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation. These funds have been set aside in a reserve since