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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


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


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