NEWS
Our Path Forward: The Blue Mountains Corporate Strategic Plan
The Town of The Blue Mountains is inviting residents and community members to provide feedback to help shape the Town’s new Corporate Strategic Plan. Titled, “Our Path Forward: The Blue Mountains Corporate Strategic Plan”, the project will establish long-term goals and strategically allocate resources to guide the Town’s future. A community survey is now open and will remain available until Monday, July 7, 2025. The survey can be accessed online via the project webpage.
Moreau Park and Craigleith Community Park Revitalization
The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce that Colliers Project Leaders has been contracted to manage two major community parks projects
What's going on at The Corner in Thornbury
Anyone wondering why Thornbury's signature building at the corner of Bruce Street and Hwy 26 suddenly morphed into a giant blue cube may be thinking it is 2015 all over again. That's when Randall and Jane Litchfield last renovated their iconic building that now houses The Corner Cafe & Grill, The Georgian Artisan Shop, and three upstairs apartments. That renovation took the better part of a year and transformed a 140-year-old gem into the completely updated structure it is today.
Playground Equipment Replacement at Bayview Park
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that removal of existing playground equipment, and installation of new playground equipment at Bayview Park is scheduled to begin in the last week of May 2025.
Temporary Lane Restrictions - Bay Street East & Grey Street South - Beginning May 26, 2025
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of upcoming temporary lane restrictions.
Penalties for Non-Compliance with Lobbyist Registry Now in Effect Following Conclusion of Grace Period
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise members of the public that enforcement of penalties for undisclosed lobbying activities and non-compliance with the Town’s Lobbyist Registry come into effect on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Town Partners with peopleCare to Deliver Much-Needed Long-Term Care
The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to announce a significant partnership with peopleCare Communities to enable the development of a new long-term care (LTC) home in the Craigleith area on a section of the former Tee’s Please property.
Mayor Matrosovs Responds to Strong Mayor Powers
The Town of The Blue Mountains acknowledges the Province of Ontario's expansion of Strong Mayor Powers that came into effect on May 1, 2025. Town staff have been working with the Mayor to understand the scope of the powers and to learn about the impacts of the changes.
Official Plan Review
The final modifications have now been completed and are scheduled to be presented to Council for final decision at the May 12, 2025, Council Meeting.
Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to 169 Additional Municipalities
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure
Grey County welcomes new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Grey County is pleased to announce that Niall Lobley will be appointed as the new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO), effective May 20, 2025.
Know Where You Are: Respect the Rules Regarding Illegal Motorized Vehicle Use On Conservation and County Lands
Unauthorized use of ATVs, dirt bikes, trucks, and even golf carts is creating lasting damage on County and Conservation Authority lands. Deep ruts, eroded slopes, and crushed vegetation are not just unsightly, they impact ecosystems, destroy habitats, spread invasive species, and jeopardize the future of our natural spaces.