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Simcoe-Grey area residents honoured for making Canada “a better place”
Simcoe-Grey MP Terry Dowdall and Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson present King Charles III Coronation Medals
New Craigleith Fire Hall Construction
Fire Hall #2 located at 796338 Grey Road 19 in Craigleith was originally built in 1989. The building is beginning to show its age, and the Town’s 2022 Fire Master Plan identified that the station was due for replacement.
Open House Scheduled to Review Final Draft of Tourism Strategy, April 3rd 6-8pm
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to inform the public that an in-person Open House is being held to share the final draft of the Town’s Tourism Strategy.
Lora Bay Park Selected as Assembly Site for New Wastewater Outfall
Staff Report OPS.25.015 - The report provides an update on the staging site for the construction of the new Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall pipe.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook
The recent weather has helped reduce the snowpack over the past two weeks, but the amount of snow and water content still varies across our watersheds.
Grey County supporting businesses and making it easier to buy local products
Grey County municipalities are working together to monitor, and respond to the ongoing trade challenges between Canada and the United States. A new business support webpage has launched at Grey.ca/business-supports. This page is Grey County’s central hub for details about resources, supports and information related to tariffs. It is being updated regularly as new information is received.
First Ministers’ statement on eliminating internal trade barriers in Canada
In the face of the United States’ unjustified decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Canada’s First Ministers recognize this is a pivotal moment for Canada to take bold and united action.
Winter Warning
We love to talk about the weather. This year, winter weather talk has reached a feverish pitch. With 3 feet or more of measured snowfall the focus has shifted from the height of snow banks to the accumulating snow on roofs.
Youth Climate Action Fund Now Accepting Applications for Round 2
The Town of The Blue Mountains and Grey County would like to advise the public that the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) is now accepting applications for its second round of funding. Following a successful Round 1 YCAF program, the Town has received an additional $100,000 USD to distribute as microgrants of between $1,500 and $7,000 CAD to fund youth-led climate initiatives.
Updated Draft Town Budget Now Available, Public Meeting Scheduled for February 18
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that an updated draft of the 2025 Town budget is now available for public review.
End of Grey Transit Route Service
The provincial funding program for the Grey Transit Route (GTR) will expire on Monday, March 31. GTR passengers are advised service will end on Monday, March 31 for the following routes: Route 1: Between Owen Sound and Dundalk (Highways 6&10) Route 3 and 4: Between Owen Sound and Town of the Blue Mountains (Highway 26)
Grey County Affordable Housing Action
A County owned site in Dundalk was identified for redevelopment as part of the Affordable Housing Action plan. The site is located at 130 Rowe’s Lane in Dundalk, the current 11-unit building is being demolished. This site has approximately one acre of developable land. Staff proposed a three story, 40 unit building consisting of 16 bachelor apartments and 24 one bedroom apartments be developed to meet the greatest need according to the Grey County wait list in Southgate.