NEWS
February is Black History Month
The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”
Simcoe Grey Candidates Ontario Election
TED CRYSLER Ontario Liberal Party ALLAN KUHN Green Party of Ontario GPO BRIAN SAUNDERSON PC Party of Ontario
Voting in Ontario Election
Get ready to vote in Ontario’s provincial election! Mark your X on or before February 27 to elect your Member of Provincial Parliament. We offer many ways to vote, including by mail, at your local election office, at an advance voting location, and on election day.
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.
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.
CUPW Negotiations: Update on Industrial Inquiry Commission
Starting Monday, January 27th Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will be participating in hearings as part of the Industrial Inquiry Commission (IIC) established by the Minister of Labour in December.
Ontario Investing in the Success of Rural Communities
Province announces new rural economic development program, investments in housing-enabling infrastructure at annual ROMA conference.
Update on negotiations with CUPW
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) participated in negotiations this week. However, despite best efforts and some real progress in key areas, the talks have broken off without new negotiated agreements.
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.