In Grey Highlands This Week

From Paul: Investing in Our Future We need to build and maintain the infrastructure our communities require, invest in the amenities residents value and strengthen our local economy. Municipal taxes will always be necessary to provide services. Our responsibility as Council is to grow our assessment base, pursue new sources of revenue and funding, invest sensibly and spend taxpayers’ money wisely....

My Platform....... Responsible Fiscal and Asset Management Growth that preserves our Rural Heritage and respects the Environment Downtown Revitalization Attainable Housing Access to Primary Care Currently....... Work a small farm in Markdale Treasurer of the South Grey Chamber of Commerce Member of the Markdale Brightshores Hospital Event Fundraising Committee Member of the Grey Highlands Probus C...

Hi, I'm Dave: I don't have all the answers, but I'm ready to learn and listen. I'm a neighbour you can trust. Democracy doesn’t just happen on election day. Your voice matters every single day . If I’m elected to Grey Highlands council, this is my promise: On every issue, I’ll take the time to listen and I’ll bring your voice directly into the council chamber. We deserve a town council that's tran...

From Sandy: I am Sandy Thornton and I'm proud to call Grey Highlands home. Having lived in the area for 16 years with my husband and two daughters, I have had the privilege of connecting with many people in our fine communities. As your municipal councillor, I will listen to your concerns, communicate clearly about where I stand, and be accountable for council decisions. My professional background...

From Dane: Dear Friends, I offer logical investment in our water and wastewater, driving growth to where we can support it, not building systems hoping growth will come later. I offer experience with vision, I sit on Grey County council, NEC and the Board of health, but have a fresh perspective about what Grey Highlands needs. I am not stuck in the past. I recognize the issues we have and I will n...

From Bayshore Broadcasting : Why Are You Running? I am running because Grey Highlands needs positive change in its municipal council. I am striving to be elected to help facilitate that necessary change. I first ran for council in 2002 when there were eleven candidates running for five seats and came in sixth and was not elected. The assurances given in the early days of the amalgamation process,...

In her role as Host of In Grey Highlands Podcast, Karen Cox introduces the series of interviews we conducted with the candidates for Grey Highlands Municipality in the 2026 municipal elections. Half were recorded at the terrific Hanley Institute in Flesherton, and the other half were recorded in Fellowship Hall at the mighty Annesley United in Markdale. Our goal is to provide a more detailed pictu...

From Joel: 'I live in the village of Kimberley with my wife and our five-year-old son. I ran for council in 2022 because I believe in showing up for the community we love, protecting the natural environment that makes Grey Highlands special, and helping guide our municipality toward a healthy, vibrant future through thoughtful planning and balanced growth.' 'Serving on council has reinforced for m...

From Blake: Hi, my name is Blake Martin and Grey Highlands is the only home I've ever known. I've lived here since I was two years old, went to Beavercrest and GHSS, and just recently returned home after finishing my Bachelor's Degree in Canadian History and Political Science. I have always loved learning about political institutions like Parliament, how they came about, the people behind them, ho...

“I am a sixth-generation resident of Markdale, I come from a proud farming background and have a deep love for our Grey Highlands community,” he said. “I have always believed that strong communities are built not by developers and not by government, but by the people who live in them. For many years I’ve been involved in the local church community and have participated in beloved community traditi...

My journey into real estate began when I sold my own home—a custom-designed downtown Toronto loft that I had poured years of creativity and care into. That experience opened my eyes to the importance of having the right representation, and it inspired me to bring that same passion for unique and exceptional properties to others. Today, I channel that dedication into helping my clients achieve thei...

From David: “My goals for the municipality are fiscal responsibility, to preserve and protect our environment, to promote economic development and tourism.” "I am running for the councillor position in Grey Highlands because of my previous council experience and the north end of the municipality needs a voice at the council table. Communication between council, staff and residents needs to improve...

From Andrea: We need change and transparency. We need Logic, Backbone and Hope. "There's a huge opportunity to create sustainable communities in this municipality using green initiatives and pilot projects thru Not for Profits. The communities need responsible building that doesn't impact the surrounding areas like the 1950s style of building. Building housing that's affordable, built with re-purp...

From Emmett: I’ve lived in Kimberley since I was a child. My family moved here in 1989 . I moved back home in 2018 to become a partner in our family business, Eko Nomos Inc. Just as I would on Grey Highlands Council, we help charities, businesses, towns, and schools, building sustainable livelihoods in Ontario and across Canada. We do research, planning and evaluation – skills needed on Grey Highl...

From Bayshore Broadcasting : Why are you running? The short answer is that I believe that the council of Grey Highlands (GH) needs more experienced Business leaders on it that understands the concepts of VALUE & SOLUTIONS. How would you address the need to maintain municipal services and infrastructure without high tax increases for residents? GH Council and Senior Management team should start...

From Kat for Council : One person can begin a change. Together, we create the ripple. I am Katrina Wood, small-business owner, mother, community builder and candidate for Grey Highlands Council. I am not creating a political version of myself for this campaign. I am showing up as the person I already am. If my experience, perspective and hopes for Grey Highlands resonate with you, I am asking for...

From Dave: Dear Friends, My name is Dave Russell, I have been a resident of what is now Grey Highlands for over fifty years and am now seeking to be elected to a seat on Municipal Council. I was raised on a farm on the west back line of Artemesia, went to school at Agnes Macphail Memorial Elementary and Grey Highlands Secondary schools, played Hockey in the Flesherton, Markdale, Rocklyn and Fevers...

Karen Cox and Kevin Trimble moderated the West Grey all candidates session at Durham Community Centre on Wednesday, 7th October 2026. In attendance were candidates for: Deputy Mayor Rebecca Hergert 519-321-9235 rebhergert@gmail.com Thomas Hutchinson 519-901-4339 tom.hutch17@gmail.com Councillor Scott Foerster 519-369-1916 scott_foerster@msn.com Jordan Hoxie 519-280-1154 thereallionjordan@gmail.com...

Karen Cox and Erin Goodyear moderated the Southgate all candidates session at Highpoint Community School in Dundalk on Thursday, 24th September 2026. In attendance were candidates for: Mayor Name: Brian Milne Phone: 519-323-7410 Email: brianmilne7410@gmail.com Name: Jason Rice Phone: 519-379-2200 Email: barbara.dobreen@gmail.com Deputy Mayor Name: Barbara Dobreen Phone: 519-373-1599 Email: barbara...

The South Grey Chamber of Commerce organized a public Federal All Candidates Debate at the Durham Community Centre on the evening of 22nd April 2025. The Chamber's President, Karen Cox kept the candidates' answers in the framework of submitted questions from the Southern Grey area, and ably assisted by the Chamber's Head Office Manager, Chris Keenan who kept the times to a strict measure. The atte...

Organized by the Grey Highlands Chamber of Commerce , hosted by Karen Cox and Margot Byers , this was the second event allowing more questions and answers from all the candidates running for municipal council in 2022. If you have any questions about the voting process, please visit the nice folks at Grey Highlands Municipality for assistance. And see the results as they develop on the Municipality...

The show's hosts had a great time meeting most of the candidates for council and for the school boards in the October 2022 municipal election. Here they are, in recorded order: Paul Allen 6:06mins Tom Allwood 8:46mins Nadia Dubyk 12:00mins Reid Dennison 15:39mins Janice Kaikkonen 18:44mins Emmett Ferguson 22:12mins Gary Franklin 24:35mins Melanie Ann Seeley 27:10mins Steve Maloney 31:12mins Joel L...

The Grey Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting of all nine candidates in Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound for the provincial election at the Flesherton Kinplex. The Chamber's president, Karin Cox kept the session running on rails, assisted by Michelle and Darren Patey, Ruben McCallum, and other Chamber volunteers. The candidates: PC - Rick Byers NDP - Karen Gventer Liberals - Selwyn Hicks Green...

A long road from St. Patrick’s Day in 2020. But here it is the tenth episode of  In Grey Highlands  and a homage to our farmers, the backbone of Ontario. Stewart  got to spend some time with  Lorie Smith , Vice-President and Office Manager for  Grey Agricultural Services  in Markdale. Is there anything Grey Ag, the President and Exec Director  Ray Robertson &nbsp...

The long awaited, super-sized ninth episode! An hour-and-a-half of In Grey Highlands goodness! This episode with Barry Penhale sitting in for a busy Paul McQueen. Stewart talks with Michele Harris , Director of Economic and Community Development for Grey Highlands on .. well, development. Geoff Bowes spoke at length with Darrell Markewitz of the Wareham Forge on Viking iron. Ron interviewed Amy Ki...