Town of Grimsby News

The Town of Grimsby is now accepting applications for the Heritage Property Grant Program, with funding up to $5,000 available and designated property owners can now apply for matching grants to help maintain heritage sites.   

The Town of Grimsby wishes everyone a safe and happy Labour Day weekend. During this long weekend, Town facilities and services will have modified hours. 

The Town of Grimsby was well represented at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, held in Ottawa from August 17 to 20, 2024. The annual AMO conference brings together municipalities, provincial ministries, and sector leaders to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing issues facing communities across Ontario.

At its meeting on Monday, August 11, Grimsby Town Council unanimously supported the Elect Respect Pledge.

The Town of Grimsby has been awarded over $7.1 million by the province of Ontario under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund to assist with the Town’s Wastewater Infiltration and Inflow Program. These renovations would not only preserve the current infrastructure and green space of Grimsby but would pave the way for the construction of additional housing zones.

The new pedestrian bridge installed at Forty Mile Creek Park (Elizabeth Street Pumphouse) is officially open to the public. Closed for several years, this new bridge provides an important connection from the Forty Mile Creek Trail to other parts of the community.

Environment Canada has issued a multi-day heat event for the Niagara Region, beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Temperatures are expected to become slightly cooler by the middle of next week, bringing an end to the heat event.

The Town of Grimsby wishes everyone a safe and happy Civic Holiday weekend. During this long weekend, Town facilities and services will have modified hours. 

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for the Niagara Region for July 31. Due to smoke from forest fires over the Prairies continuing to affect Southern Ontario, expect poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout the day.