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This winter has brought significant snowfall, and with more on the way, it’s essential to clear excess snow and ice from your roof before it leads to damage or safety hazards. Heavy accumulation can cause ice dams, leaks, and even structural failure.

To ensure safe and effective snow removal, consider the following guidelines:​

The Significant Weather Event declared on February 7, 2025, has now ended. 

With road closures in place across the region and staff unable to travel safely, Georgian Bluffs will be closing the Administrative Office and all facilities, including the Kemble, Kilsyth, and Shallow Lake arenas, for the remainder of the day. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising against all non-essential travel due to hazardous road conditions, blowing snow, and low visibility.

Township facilities are closed for the rest of the day, Monday, February 17th, due to weather conditions. Al programming at Shallow Lake Arena, including Minor Hockey, is cancelled for the rest of the day. Programming at Kilsyth and Kemble community centers is also cancelled for the rest of the day. 

Update: (12:25 p.m., Monday, February 17) All missed collections will be completed on their next regularly scheduled collection date. Missed collections in North and South Keppel will occur on Monday, February 24th. Please return all refuse placed curbside indoors until your next regularly scheduled collection. 

Waste Management have advised that they have had to cease collections on Monday February 17th due to worsening weather conditions, poor visibility and drifting snow. 

The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions.The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions.

Georgian Bluffs is proud to recognize Flag Day, coming up on Saturday, February 15, 2025, celebrating 60 years of the red and white maple leaf that has become a defining symbol of Canada.

In recognition of this milestone, members of Georgian Bluffs Council and community invite you to attend a flag-raising at Owen Sound City Hall on Friday, February 14, at 4:00 p.m. at the invitation of the City. This event highlights the shared values that unite communities across the region and reinforce the spirit of cooperation that defines what it means to be Canadian.

The Georgian Bluffs Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, will be held fully virtually, with no in-person participation in Council Chambers, due to the forecasted weather.

The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be live-streamed as always on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@georgianbluffscouncil, allowing you to stay engaged from the comfort of your home. The agenda for the meeting is available on our Council Portal.

If you would like to attend the meeting virtually to speak to an item on the agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Department at clerks@georgianbluffs.ca or call 519-376-2729 ext. 602, and a meeting link will be provided to you.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to your participation in tonight’s meeting online, and appreciate your continued engagement with the Township.

TAKE NOTICE THAT a Special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting will be held jointly with the County of Grey and the municipalities of the Town of the Blue Mountains, City of Owen Sound, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of Meaford, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Municipality of West Grey, and Township of Southgate on March 21, 2025 commencing electronically at 10:00 a.m. and live streamed to the County of Grey YouTube Channel regarding centralized planning services.

Georgian Bluffs is making it easier than ever to stay informed and connected with the launch of My GB, a new online citizen portal designed to streamline access to important municipal services. My GB allows you to customize your personal dashboard, link your property tax account, and receive direct notifications on topics that matter most to you.