News and notices

Municipality of West Grey appoints new CAO

WEST GREY, ON – The Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Michele Harris as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective July 8, 2024. With an extensive background in economic development and strategic management, Harris brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help move West Grey forward. Michele Harris has a passion for placemaking and rural community development, often being referred to as a change-agent for using innovation, leadership and...

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Council meeting highlights - June 4, 2024

• Council received a delegation from the West Grey Durham Lions Club regarding proposals to upgrade the Durham Community Centre. These upgrades include the installation of handrails in the ladies washroom and upgrades to the kitchen facilities.

• Council directed staff to provide a letter of concurrence to the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (IESDC) regarding the proposed telecommunication tower installation at 775084 Highway 10 in the geographic township of Glenelg, in the...

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Notice of project commencement - Structure G-033 Bridge, Traverston Road

Municipality of West Grey
Schedule ‘B’
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Structure G-033 Bridge, Traverston Road

Notice of Project Commencement and Public Information Centre / Open House

The Project:

The Municipality of West Grey (West Grey) initiated a Schedule ‘B’, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to investigate alternative options to address through access between Grey Road 12 and Concession Road 8 due to the removal of Structure G-033, located on Traverston Road...

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State of emergency for the Municipality of West Grey - May 28, 2024

WEST GREY, ON – The mayor, in consultation with the West Grey emergency control group, has declared a state of emergency in the Municipality of West Grey effective May 28, 2024, due to the imminent removal of the in-patient beds from the Durham Hospital and concerns regarding public safety. The well-being of West Grey residents, both physical and mental, is a top priority.

“While the decision to make this declaration was not made lightly, given the actions of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, it...

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Notice of Intention to Amend Fees and Charges Bylaw - Composters

Please be advised that the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey intends to adopt an amendment to fees and charges bylaw 2023-064, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25. 

The amendment to the fees and charges bylaw will amend Schedule E as follows:

• Add the following fee under ‘Environmental’:
  •  Compost Units: $55.00, HST inclusive.

The meeting at which the bylaw will be presented will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in West Grey council...

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