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West Grey to hold remote meetings during COVID-19 pandemic

WEST GREY, ON—The Municipality of West Grey will host public meetings with options for remote participation as the community continues to practice physical distancing to decrease the rate of spread of COVID-19.

The municipal office and all West Grey facilities and parks are closed. The province has imposed restrictions on gathering in groups of more than five.

The public will be able to connect online or by telephone to all West Grey public...

WEST GREY, ON—The Municipality of West Grey has declared a state of emergency amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

“The spread of COVID-19 and the safety of our residents remains our top priority,” said Mayor Christine Robinson. “West Grey is joining with several other municipalities to declare a state of emergency to signal the seriousness of this pandemic and the importance of proactive measures.”

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Grey, however, everyone is reminded to follow public...

WEST GREY, ON—The Municipality of West Grey is monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and staying in touch with provincial partners, public health, Grey County and the business community.

“This has been a difficult time for communities around the world,” said West Grey Mayor Christine Robinson. “Being informed and staying proactive is a priority for West Grey.  We have – and will continue to – participate in conference call meetings with our local, regional and provincial partners.  We are assured...

WEST GREY, ON—The Municipality of West Grey has suspended its recreational programming and closed all municipal facilities until further notice. This includes all arenas, community centres, halls, library branches and the municipal administration building. 

Further, all committees of council meetings and municipal events have been canceled until further notice amidst growing concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The council meeting scheduled for March 17 at 6 p.m. and a special meeting...

WEST GREY, ON—The Municipality of West Grey is urging residents to follow preventative measures as set out by Grey Bruce Public Health and the province.

According to public health, the risk of contracting COVID-19 remains low in Grey-Bruce.

Residents should:

• Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often.

• Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue. Dispose of tissue immediately and wash your hands.

• Keep surfaces clean and disinfected.

• Stay home if you are sick.

“The goal here...