Posted On: Monday, April 6, 2020
To all of our patrons, WE MISS YOU. Please hang on to your library materials, there will not be any fines. And we are sorry to say that we can no longer offer our Holds service. But we CAN offer you online programming and our virtual branch!
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Posted On: Monday, April 6, 2020
Current Situation - April 6th
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Posted On: Sunday, April 5, 2020
In light of the circumstances of the COVID-19 closures, the exhibition will move to an online format. We do hope to reschedule the gallery exhibition at the Blue Mountains Public Library Gallery for late 2020 or sometime in 2021.
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Posted On: Sunday, April 5, 2020
News from The Community
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Posted On: Friday, April 3, 2020
Notice Regarding Open Air Burning Restrictions and Waste Collection
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Posted On: Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Grey County Economic Development, Tourism & Culture cares about our business community and is looking for solutions to support you in these exceptional times. Through our business survey we heard that you wanted a way to get the message “we’re open, and here’s what we can offer” out to the public. Today, we launched the Community and Business Resiliency Map in response to demand for a “ONE-STOP-SHOP” site for local business information.
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Posted On: Thursday, March 26, 2020
Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health orders international travelers to self-isolate, and strongly recommends against non-essential travel to and from Grey and Bruce Counties
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Posted On: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
For a 45-day period, the government is working to suspend time-of-use electricity rates, holding electricity prices to the off-peak rate of 10.1 cents-per-kilowatt-hour. This reduced price will be available 24 hours per day, seven days a week to all time-of-use customers, who make up the majority of electricity consumers in the province. By switching to a fixed off-peak rate, time-of-use customers will see rate reductions of over 50 per cent compared to on-peak rates.
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Posted On: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permitted at all times for all businesses.
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Posted On: Monday, March 23, 2020
Travel by temporary foreign workers will also be considered essential travel for land border restrictions
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Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
We can’t provide many answers at this time, but we are committed to sharing information as it becomes available. We are listening and documenting, and we will share what we hear with the ministries and keep all informed as best we can. Please fill in our surveys. Listed below.
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Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
New Measures and Regulations Will Reduce In-person Visits to Help Contain Spread of COVID-19. These new regulations include extensions for driver licences, licence plate validation, Ontario Photo Cards, and Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration certificates, among others. Expiring and expired health cards will continue to provide access to health services.
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Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Weekly update
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Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses.
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Posted On: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Three COVID-19 Assessment Centres will open in the Grey Bruce region this week to help identify and triage patients with symptoms of COVID-19.
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Posted On: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to provide residents with an update regarding the return of Mayor Alar Soever.
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Posted On: Monday, March 16, 2020
Council, at the March 16, 2020 Special Committee of the Whole meeting, provided the following direction: THAT Council waive the provisions Procedural By-law 2019-56 to approve the following recommendation brought forward to the March 16, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting; AND THAT the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for the general population in Canada but this is changing rapidly; AND THAT Council deems it essential and expeditious to protect the safety and wellbeing of our community and staff;
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Posted On: Sunday, March 15, 2020
Upon direction of the Chief Justice of Ontario, the Provincial Offences open court will not be operating between March 16 and April 3, 2020 due to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). Court matters planned during this period will be adjourned or rescheduled. New court dates will be sent by mail or email to the address on file with the court to those affected.
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Posted On: Friday, March 13, 2020
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reminds residents there are no cases of COVID-19 in Grey Bruce, at this time. While there is the likelihood of individual cases, the means to prevent a widespread outbreak of this virus lies with each of us.
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Posted On: Thursday, March 12, 2020
RTO (Regional Tourism Assoc.) Survey: RTO7 Requests Your Input on COVID-19 & How It Affects Your Business
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Posted On: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Community Events and News
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Posted On: Saturday, March 7, 2020
World Sleep Day® is designed to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege that is often compromised by the habits of modern life.
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Posted On: Friday, March 6, 2020
and Proposed Update to Grey County Forest Management By-law 4341-06 Open House: March 27th; 1:00pm - 3:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm Town Hall, Atrium 32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON
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Posted On: Friday, March 6, 2020
Bob Gamble of Thornbury passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford on Monday, March 2, 2020 in his 83rd year. Celebration of Life, The Blue Mountains Town Hall, Saturday, April 11 from 1-3pm
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Posted On: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Blue Mountain Resort launches the sale of next season's 5x7® passes with some gnarly 80's themed flare.
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Posted On: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
News and Community Events
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Posted On: Monday, March 2, 2020
THE WINNER OF the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize is Mark Bourrie, Ottawa, - former resident of The Blue Mountains and graduate from BVCS - for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson, published by Biblioasis.
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Posted On: Monday, March 2, 2020
The annual MTA "Rick Westwood Award of Excellence" banquet was held in Mississauga on Saturday, February 29th to recognize the top performers of the Ontario Minor Track Association in 2019.
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Posted On: Thursday, February 27, 2020
The Town of the Blue Mountains has declared a Significant Weather Event (as per O. Reg 239/02) in response to blowing snow and reduced visibility. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use caution if doing so. To assist snow removal operators, please ensure all roadways are free of parked cars and obstructions. For updates, please visit the Town website at: www.thebluemountains.ca or for public inquiries please contact 2-1-1.
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Posted On: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) is pleased to announce Tim Lanthier as CAO following their Board of Directors’ meeting yesterday where the decision was ratified by Board members from GSCA’s eight member municipalities.
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Posted On: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
After a vote by council on how to fill its empty councilor seat, 2018 municipal election runner up, Paula Hope is set to be offered the appointment.
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Posted On: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
On November 13, 2019 I made a deputation to TOBM Council asking that they not renew the contract to broadcast spray Truvist to kill wild chervil. Here's what I said:
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Posted On: Monday, February 10, 2020
The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was launched in 2014 and provides funding to help small, rural and northern communities build and repair critical infrastructure. Ontario will distribute approximately $200 million to 424 communities across Ontario in 2020. Town of The Blue Mountains to receive $912,915
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Posted On: Saturday, February 8, 2020
We are excited to announce Live Life Fit has officially opened a brand new 3,000 square foot location, right next door, located at King’s Court. We are thrilled to provide a new space for people to thrive, grow and challenge themselves physically and mentally in the Blue Mountain area.
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Posted On: Saturday, February 8, 2020
On February 7, County Council recommended adoption of the 2020 budget. The budget supports continued delivery of high-quality services while adjusting to changes in Provincial funding and invests in valuable projects and important infrastructure. A County tax rate increase of 1.26% (or about $750,000 compared to 2019) is needed on a total budget of $157.5 million. This represents a $14.48 increase to the average household.
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Posted On: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Events, Information and Community Updates
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Posted On: Monday, January 27, 2020
At their regular Council Meeting of January 27th, Council chose Option #3 and voted the acting designate councillor for the County, Robert Potter, as the new Deputy Mayor. Their next decision will be to choose someone to take his position as Councillor.
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Posted On: Saturday, January 25, 2020
Postage rates rise on January 13, with the price for stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane for domestic LettermailTM items weighing 30 grams or less increasing to $0.92, up from $0.90. The price of a single domestic stamp will increase to $1.07, up from $1.05.
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Posted On: Monday, January 13, 2020
Inter-community transit is coming to Grey County in 2020.
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Posted On: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
News and Community Events
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Posted On: Tuesday, January 7, 2020
One of nine sections of the Bruce Trail, the Beaver Valley section extends from Craigleith to Blantyre covering, 117 km of main trail plus an additional 25 km of side trails. It takes hikers across diverse landscapes from the top of the escarpment with grand views of Nottawasaga Bay and the Beaver Valley, through fields and forests, by creeks and waterfalls accompanied by the flora of the different seasons or the colourful foliage of fall
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Posted On: Friday, December 6, 2019
Events, News and Stories
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Posted On: Monday, November 11, 2019
News, Events and Stories
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Posted On: Monday, October 7, 2019
News, Events and Stories
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Posted On: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.19.203, entitled “Authorization to Purchase 171 King Street East”; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of 171 King Street East, the subject property being the former Foodland at a cost of $1,600,000
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Posted On: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
News, Events and Stories
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Posted On: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Local news, stories and events
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Posted On: Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019
The Living Wish Foundation is a not-for-profit organization devoted to making the world a better place through various initiatives designed to help terminally ill patients re frame hope and realize their dreams
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Posted On: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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