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Weather Event Update - Tuesday, April 1
The Town would like to provide an update regarding the weekend weather event and the forecasted conditions for Wednesday, April 2. Crews have been working to restore power, open roads and clear debris throughout the municipality and are preparing for additional precipitation. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Town Announces Winners of 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards - Copy
The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards and extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and groups who volunteer their time to support the community.
Resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Everitt
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to notify the public that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Shawn Everitt has resigned from his position, effective immediately, and will be joining the Municipality of Meaford as the new CAO beginning April 8, 2025.
2024 Public Salary Disclosure for the Town
In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, The Town of The Blue Mountains has disclosed and submitted the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more during the 2024 calendar year to the Ministry of Finance.
Construction Tender Awarded for Thornbury West Phase 1B Reconstruction
In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, The Town of The Blue Mountains has disclosed and submitted the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more during the 2024 calendar year to the Ministry of Finance.
Grey Bruce Public Health confirms local measles case
Grey Bruce Public Health has received laboratory confirmation of a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Grey-Bruce. GBPH confirms the patient and other members of their household are isolating at home. A contact-tracing investigation by GBPH has not identified any public places in Grey-Bruce where community members could have been exposed to the virus or any exposure risks in local schools linked to this case.
Summer Company Offers Students up to $3,000 to Operate a Summer Business
Students looking to operate a business this summer can now apply to the 2025 Summer Company program. Summer Company offers students 15-29 years of age an opportunity to start and manage their own business. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $3,000 and access to training and mentorship from local business leaders. Applications to the program will be accepted until May 31, 2025.
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.
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