Posted On: Sunday, October 25, 2020
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Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
New Projects will Deliver Modern, State-of-the-Art Classrooms and Licensed Child Care Spaces
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Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Proposed Legislation Will Still Allow for Legal Action Against Intentional Misconduct and Gross Negligence
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Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Options for Electricity Pricing beginning November 1
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Posted On: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The Bruce Trail is made possible with the help of local landowners who grant the Bruce Trail Clubs and its hikers access to their properties. Be familiar with the standardized Bruce Trail Blazes used for route navigation before heading onto the trail. With some exceptions, use of the majority of the Bruce Trail in the Beaver Valley Section is suitable for foot traffic only. No wheelchair accessible trails fall within the Beaver Valley Club boundary.
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Posted On: Monday, October 19, 2020
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Posted On: Monday, October 19, 2020
Hosted by the Blue Mountain Ratepayers and The Citizens Forum
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Posted On: Sunday, October 18, 2020
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is working with the Bluewater District School Board to address cases of COVID-19 associated with students attending Osprey Central School in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. As a result of the positive cases, the proposed school re-organization will be delayed.
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Posted On: Sunday, October 18, 2020
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Posted On: Sunday, October 18, 2020
3 new case(s) reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce, 164 cases to date (current cumulative total), 8 active case(s); 1 case in hospital
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Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2020
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Posted On: Friday, October 9, 2020
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Posted On: Friday, October 2, 2020
This document provides guidance on safety precautions to take for trick or treating and Halloween. Please note: the provincial government may develop their own messaging in response to an increase in provincial case numbers. In the event that this change effects our message, this document will be adjusted as needed – please check in regularly for updates to this document.
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Posted On: Friday, October 2, 2020
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases in eastern Grey County resulting from some individuals failing to adhere to social gathering recommendations, regulations and basic COVID-19 preventive guidelines. A number of active cases share a common association.
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Posted On: Thursday, October 1, 2020
The Grey Bruce Health Unit and local hospitals are working together to increase testing capacity at area COVID-19 Assessment Centres where community testing is performed. The centres operate under the direction of local hospital corporations.
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Posted On: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Posted On: Thursday, September 24, 2020
Grey County and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have reached an agreement settling Grey County’s involvement in SON’s long-standing legal action in relation to parts of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula. The agreement settles a claim launched by SON approximately 25 years ago and is a positive step towards fostering further cooperation and reconciliation between Grey County and SON.
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Posted On: Thursday, September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020 - Although I have been discussing my intentions with family, friends and constituents for months, I have today formally informed the Simcoe-Grey Progressive Conservative Riding Association that I will not be seeking the party nomination to run as their candidate in the next Ontario provincial election; nor will I run as an independent candidate. I have asked the Association to establish a Candidate Search Committee and begin the process of reviewing potential candidates for the next election.
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Posted On: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Posted On: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province's History. The plan, entitled Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future Waves of COVID-19, sets out a series of steps to prevent, identify and respond to any outbreak scenario this fall.
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Posted On: Friday, September 18, 2020
Item for Sept 22nd Council Meeting. To approve the Purchase of 19 Napier Street E, Thornbury for $425,000.00
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Posted On: Friday, September 18, 2020
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has heard from a variety of stakeholders expressing substantial concerns about stringent application of the current screening questionnaire that may send children for testing when it is not required. This may also needlessly exclude children from school, and result in isolation of household members including parents’ inability to go to work. For example, one sneeze should not warrant school exclusion, isolation, nor testing.
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Posted On: Friday, September 18, 2020
Tree Trust TBM is a charitable organization that collects donations from citizens who care about the health and longevity of one of our community’s most valuable resources – our trees!
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Posted On: Friday, September 18, 2020
New Tool Part of the Government’s Plan for the Safe Reopening of Schools
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Posted On: Friday, September 18, 2020
Spearheaded by Georgian Peaks ski athletes have currently raised $15,000.
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Posted On: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
to Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians of Children in Grey Bruce. To be tested or not?
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Posted On: Monday, September 14, 2020
Blue Mountain Prepares for Winter Operations with Enhanced Protocol and Managed Mountain Capacity with Advanced Lift Tickets Online
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Posted On: Monday, September 14, 2020
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Posted On: Friday, September 11, 2020
As part of our on-going efforts to keep you up-to-date on COVID-19 related information, we are providing resources and links that may be useful for you and your organization.
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Posted On: Friday, September 4, 2020
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Posted On: Saturday, August 29, 2020
Results from re-sampling that took place on August 31 are now in. They show that the water quality at Little River Beach falls within acceptable levels of bacteria. The posting of the beach is being lifted.
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Posted On: Friday, August 28, 2020
April 23rd meeting - The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation will receive the Concept Plans for information and requests the Executive Director to proceed with initiating public consultation on the plans with any feedback provided back to the Board of The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation, and Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains. Design by MHBC Planning
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Posted On: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Grey County is excited to announce that the Grey Transportation Route (GTR) will begin operating their new transit service starting on September 14. The service will be free to ride from September 14 to October 31.
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Posted On: Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Community News and Updates - School begins with staggered days and Leisure Activity Plan looking for committee members.
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Posted On: Friday, August 21, 2020
Ontario secured up to $4 billion in emergency assistance for municipalities through the Safe Restart Agreement, which gives them the support and flexibility they need to protect the health and well-being of their communities, while continuing to deliver critical public services as the province continues on the path of renewal, growth and economic recovery.
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Posted On: Thursday, August 20, 2020
The event will be hosted on the Grey Bruce Health Unit Facebook Live page starting at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020. The session will be recorded and made available on the Grey Bruce Health Unit YouTube channel.
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Posted On: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians: As the Medical Officer of Health for Grey Bruce, I want to thank you for the great efforts you have invested in keeping your family and our community safe over the past few months.
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Posted On: Sunday, August 16, 2020
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Posted On: Friday, August 14, 2020
Grey County Warden Paul McQueen and a number of County Councillors will join more than 1,000 participants in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2020 AMO Conference from Monday, August 17 to Wednesday, August 19.
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Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2020
Face Coverings in Indoor Public Places in Grey Bruce for another 4 weeks
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Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
A community survey has been issued to gain feedback and ideas from residents regarding the creation of a Leisure Activities Plan for the Town of The Blue Mountains.
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Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Ontario Makes $30 Billion Available in Response to Global Pandemic and Providing Municipalities with up to $1.6 Billion in First Round of Emergency Funding
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Posted On: Monday, August 10, 2020
A new COVID-19 recovery program offered through the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre is providing 45 small businesses from across the region with one-time funding. The Starter Company Plus Recovery Program is providing small businesses with grants of $2,500 to assist them as they reopen and maintain operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted On: Monday, August 10, 2020
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Posted On: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Grant Program Will Ensure Royal Canadian Legions and Other Non-Profits Can Continue to Deliver Vital Services
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Posted On: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Province Providing Critical Investments and Resources to Keep Students and Staff Safe
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Posted On: Sunday, August 2, 2020
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Posted On: Saturday, August 1, 2020
Big Trees Do The Heavy Lifting - Planting a tree is heralded as a key tool in our fight against climate change. But, did you know that one large tree offers the same ecological benefits as more than 250 saplings? Big trees do heavy lifting on sequestering carbon and offer a number of valuable ecological services: reducing demand for air conditioning; providing wildlife habitat; adding beauty; and slowing storm water to name a few.
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Posted On: Saturday, August 1, 2020
Opioid Overdoses – TOXIC SUPPLY The Grey Bruce Health Unit and Owen Sound Police would like to alert the public that fatal overdoses continue to affect our community. There have been multiple fatal overdoses in the past 5 days. It is not only affecting the larger towns and cities, but virtually every small community, hamlet and village within our region.
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Posted On: Friday, July 31, 2020
The purpose of this press release is to provide an update regarding the status of the paid parking pilot project that is being implemented by The Town of The Blue Mountains.
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Posted On: Sunday, July 19, 2020
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Posted On: Thursday, June 11, 2020
Community News and Information - COVID-19 Phase 1 Reopening Plan To Cost Up to $260,000 - details on page 10
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Posted On: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Posted On: Sunday, May 24, 2020
Weekly edition of The Review - Community News and Updates
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Posted On: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Some Outdoor Recreational Amenities Reopening with Restrictions - The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules for long-term care homes and congregate settings like retirement homes and women's shelters. The government is also allowing drive-in religious gatherings.
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Posted On: Monday, May 18, 2020
The Georgian Bay Coyotes continue their virtual Trans-Canada Trek across as they keep focused during the COVID-19 isolation and have just completed week #4.
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Posted On: Friday, May 15, 2020
Weekly edition of The Review - Community News and Updates.
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Posted On: Friday, May 8, 2020
Weekly edition of The Review - Community News and Updates. Special report from the Blue Mountains Library and the Georgian Trail
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Posted On: Friday, April 17, 2020
Weekly Edition of The Review
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Posted On: Friday, April 10, 2020
Community news and updates.
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Posted On: Sunday, April 5, 2020
News from The Community
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Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Weekly update
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Posted On: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Community Events and News
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Posted On: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Posted On: Saturday, February 8, 2020
On February 7, County Council recommended adoption of the 2020 budget. The budget supports continued delivery of high-quality services while adjusting to changes in Provincial funding and invests in valuable projects and important infrastructure. A County tax rate increase of 1.26% (or about $750,000 compared to 2019) is needed on a total budget of $157.5 million. This represents a $14.48 increase to the average household.
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Posted On: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Posted On: Friday, December 6, 2019
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Posted On: Monday, November 11, 2019
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Posted On: Monday, October 7, 2019
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Posted On: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.19.203, entitled “Authorization to Purchase 171 King Street East”; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of 171 King Street East, the subject property being the former Foodland at a cost of $1,600,000
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Posted On: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019
The Living Wish Foundation is a not-for-profit organization devoted to making the world a better place through various initiatives designed to help terminally ill patients re frame hope and realize their dreams
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Posted On: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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