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Do you have hazardous waste to dispose of? Some common examples include full or partially full aerosol cans, paints, paint thinner, used motor oil, fluorescent tubes or CFL bulbs.

Next Hazardous Waste Day: August 21, 2021

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Owen Sound Public Works building located at 1900 20th St. East, Owen Sound

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Media Advisory

WEST GREY, ON – Roads and public works crews have completed all urgent clean up following a major rain event that hit Durham over the weekend. On Saturday, August 7, between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., a localized storm cell over Durham measured 65 mm of rain causing the excessive runoff and roadway flooding. Several basements were flooded and roads were closed over the course of the early evening weather event.

There was no damage to municipal infrastructure or buildings. One rural road that...

Media release

WEST GREY, ON – Heavy rainfall on August 7, 2021 resulted in elevated water levels and fast-flowing rivers, caused flooding in downtown Durham and at least two serious road washouts.

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority reported the localized storm cell over Durham measured 65 mm of rain causing the excessive runoff and roadway flooding. Several basements were flooded and roads were closed over the course of the early evening weather event.

“West Grey police, fire and public works...

Construction to the Lion's Heritage Park will begin Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Access to the park will be restricted during this time to ensure the public's safety. 

The bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic from both the west side and from the east side for approximately two weeks.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 

West Grey Council has scheduled a special meeting on August 10, 2021 at 9 a.m. for two significant projects: the Lantz Bridge replacement and the paving of Concession 2 WGR.

The agenda will include a report on enhanced safety measures and a project update for the replacement of the Lantz Bridge. West Grey received funding from the federal and provincial governments to replace this bridge with a two-lane wooden structure.

The consulting engineering firm BM Ross and Associates will be available to...