NEWS
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.
Prime Minister announces the appointment of Canada’s new Fentanyl Czar
Fentanyl is a lethal drug that has torn apart communities and families across Canada and the United States. The scourge of fentanyl must be wiped from the face of the Earth, its production must be shut down, and its profiteers must be punished. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s new Fentanyl Czar, effective immediately.
February is Black History Month
The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”
Ontario Helping The Blue Mountains Build More Homes Faster
Town of the Blue Mountains - On January 28th, Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey announced that the Ontario government is investing $1,337,250 in critical infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 1,041 new homes in The Blue Mountains.
Ontario Investing in the Success of Rural Communities
Province announces new rural economic development program, investments in housing-enabling infrastructure at annual ROMA conference.
First Ministers’ Statement On The Canada-United States Relationship
Canada and the United States have the closest and most successful partnership in the world. At their meeting today, Canada’s First Ministers reiterated that the two countries are stronger, more prosperous, and safer when they work together.
Town Council Appoints Acting Chief Administrative Officer
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that Adam Smith has been appointed by Council as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, effective Friday, January 10, 2025
Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis
Ontario has seen a staggering increase in homelessness in recent years. A new report titled Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis was issued by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association on January 9. For the first time, this report collected and analyzed data from all 47 consolidated municipal services managers in the province to fully illustrate the scope of the crisis.
New Energy Efficiency Programs Coming to Simcoe-Grey - Copy
Ontario offering rebates for home renovations, including new windows, doors, insulation, smart thermostats and heat pumps.