Posted On: Monday, February 18, 2019
Developing an Annual Budget involves several months of planning and coordination among staff, Council, and stakeholders.
Read full storyPosted On: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Grey County residents can expect services to be delivered at the same high levels in 2019 with some additional investment in areas that will create the most benefit.
Read full storyPosted On: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The gross cost of the Town’s general services capital forecast is estimated to be $115.06 million. Approximately $50.00 million in grants are anticipated to offset the cost of the Parks and Recreation program; therefore, the net municipal cost for the Town is reduced to $65.06 million
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, February 11, 2019
Grey County, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to assess options for improving the intersection of Grey Road 19 (Simcoe Road 34) with Grey Road 21 and Mountain Road.
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, February 11, 2019
The region’s largest job fair is returning to the Bayshore Community Centre on February 21st; 2pm-7pm to help local employers find the qualified workers they need to fill vacancies and grow their businesses
Read full storyPosted On: Sunday, February 10, 2019
More than 70 local tourism industry representatives braved the winter storm on January 30 to attend the first Let’s Talk Tourism seminar of 2019, hosted by Grey County tourism staff.
Read full storyPosted On: Thursday, February 7, 2019
News, Events and Stories
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, January 30, 2019
On Tuesday, Jan., 2019, shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Clark Street in Clarksburg for a check on the well-being of a male.
Read full storyPosted On: Friday, January 25, 2019
On January 24, 2019, Grey County Council, sitting as committee of the whole, voted to rescind the decision to combine beds from Grey Gables and Rockwood Terrace. The decision, which will be formalized at the Grey County Council meeting on February 14, means Grey County will amend the redevelopment application that has been submitted to the province and will continue to operate both homes.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
In all, Grey County municipalities spent more than $23-million on police services last year.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
89 year old takes her kids and grandkids out to learn to curl on her birthday
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, January 21, 2019
Beaver Valley Agricultural Society is looking to hire a Secretary and/or Treasurer to provide assistance and support for the Directors and General Membership.
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, January 21, 2019
The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to confirm that an agreement has been reached between the respective parties to lower the water level in the Beaver River. The process of lowering the water level has been started.
Read full storyPosted On: Sunday, January 20, 2019
Held at the Town Hall on Saturday, January 19th
Read full storyPosted On: Friday, January 18, 2019
At the Special Council meeting on January 16th 2019, Council voted unanimously to opt-in and allow provincially authorized cannabis retail stores to operate within the Town of The Blue Mountains.
Read full storyPosted On: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Each Winter, Grey Ag Services offers Winter Courses of interest to producers and rural residents of Grey and Bruce Counties and beyond.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Guest Speaker - Tim Hendry, Communications and Economic Development Co-ordinator at the Town of The Blue Mountains
Read full storyPosted On: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Price of a domestic stamp would increase to 90 cents as of January 14th
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, January 14, 2019
Town of The Blue Mountains Council introduced to a significant major development initiative in the Craigleith community. Former Terrasan project lands.
Read full storyPosted On: Saturday, January 12, 2019
Regular meetings resume on January 15, 2019 with guest speakers every other week
Read full storyPosted On: Friday, January 11, 2019
January Edition
Read full storyPosted On: Saturday, January 5, 2019
There has been an increase in the number of opioid related overdoses in Grey and Bruce over the past two weeks. Some overdoses are attributed to a product being sold as Fentanyl.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, January 2, 2019
From the Review September 2017 issue
Read full storyPosted On: Tuesday, January 1, 2019
The Town completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment in July 2017 for the management of leachate generated at the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Site.
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, December 31, 2018
Finally we know what really happened. What the allegations were, and how they were dealt with. It’s now all public in court documents. And the new twist of another lawsuit.
Read full storyPosted On: Thursday, December 20, 2018
The final numbers are calculated and Grey County has completed the addition and renovation of the Administration Building under the project budget and well below the average municipal building cost. The final numbers were shared with Grey County Council on December 20 during Committee of the Whole. The total project cost including constructing and architect fees was $12,115,126 which is $8,152 less than the budget approved by County Council in 2016.
Read full storyPosted On: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Now that there is public interest and discussion regarding parks in the Blue Mountains, just wondering if there are better options for Moreau Park and Tomahawk to consider for the future.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Project ensures energy sustainability while providing superior night skiing and snowboarding experience
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Grey County Council has elected Selwyn “Buck” Hicks as warden for 2019. Mr. Hicks was acclaimed to the position on December 4th at the inaugural session where the recently elected 2019-2022 council was sworn into office.
Read full storyPosted On: Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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Members of Council, staff, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the 2018 inaugural meeting of Council. I am truly honoured and humbled that so many of you have come out today. It shows how much you care about our great community.
Read full storyPosted On: Monday, December 3, 2018
New Council is sworn in on Monday, December 3rd, 2018
Read full storyPosted On: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Grey County Council will meet on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the annual inaugural session.
Read full storyPosted On: Thursday, November 29, 2018
A hard word to say but think of it as Blue and Illumination and you will get the drift.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Blue Mountain Resort will open its 77th ski season on Friday, November 30th, 2018, making it the Resort's earliest opening day since 2013.
Read full storyPosted On: Saturday, November 24, 2018
THAT Council receive Staff Report PDS.18.137, entitled “Comprehensive Zoning By-law – Final Approval”;
Read full storyPosted On: Saturday, November 24, 2018
The Blue Mountain Community Guide provides important information about town departments, services, facilities, resources, programs and general business.
Read full storyPosted On: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
On November 28, 2018, Ontario along with other provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will be issuing public test messages through Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency alerting system.
Read full storyPosted On: Thursday, August 9, 2018
The Municipality of Kincardine has been recognized at the Association of Municipalities Ontario for the leachate plant that was built. The $1.7-million facility was opened in the fall of 2016 and draws leachate from the landfill site and converts contaminants into solids which are removed. The liquid is sent to a stormwater pond, filtered and eventually works its way into the North Penetangore River and then to the lake. The plant can treat up to 55,000 L per day. Kincardine was given the Gas Tax Award at AMO which recognizes a municipality’s use of federal gas tax fund for infrastructure to make a difference in the community.
Read full storyPosted On: Friday, July 13, 2018
Forests provide several benefits to mankind. Its vital role in our eco system cannot be overlooked or overstated. They filter our water, provide timber, protect soil, regulate climate and provide a habitat for innumerable animal species and life forms amongst other things and provide phytoncides.
Read full storyLocation: L. E. Shore Memorial Library (Blue Mts Library)