Viewpoint Spring 2019 available
The SPRING 2019 VIEWPOINT NEWSLETTER is now available. We, the IVDAARA are celebrating 45 years … with a massive list of accomplishments over that time. READ IT HERE
First Nation sues for title to massive area of the Bruce Peninsula and water territories of Bruce and Grey Counties
The Saugeen Ojibway Nation is pressing a claim to ownership of government land across the entire Bruce Peninsula and a legally unique claim for Aboriginal title over the “water territory” around it — stretching from the international boundary with the United States in Lake Huron across to Georgian Bay — along with compensation that could amount, by their accounting, to…
Viewpoint Fall 2018
Although this Fall newsletter covers local issues and coming events as usual, the focus is mainly on the nature and trails in our neighbourhood. We are truly lucky to live where we do, but are you aware of these: the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, the North Keppel Amik Preserve at Big Bay or Greystone Trails in your backyard? We have…
Unwanted Items: What to do With Them?
What to do with unwanted items that do not go in the Blue Box or in a garbage bag at the end of the drive? For years we have been conscious of the need to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The following is some information to aid in that process. Household items in good repair can be taken to Thrift Stores etc. …
Recolour Grey – County Official Plan
The draft County Official Plan is now posted on the Grey County website. Land use planning manages our land and our resources. It helps each community set goals about how it will grow and develop. It also works out ways of reaching these goals while balancing social, economic and environmental interests. Land use planning balances the interests of individual property…
Viewpoint Summer 2018
Lots of great articles are included in this edition of Viewpoint … researching the possibility of Union Gas being extended along Grey Road 1 (Island View Drive); Water Quality, testing and wells; Septic Systems do’s and don’ts; plus Council updates and coming events. Click here: Viewpoint Summer 2018