Town of Grimsby News

Town Staff will be distributing complimentary Solar Eclipse glasses to residents on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last.

On Monday, April 8th, a Total Solar Eclipse will take place over southern Ontario, with the moon passing between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun completely and turning the sky dark enough to see the stars.

At the Council meeting on Tuesday, February 20^th, Town Council approved the 2024 budget with a 4.9 per cent increase to the Town’s portion of the tax levy, 1.16 per cent reduction on the Town’s wastewater tax levy, for an overall property tax increase of 4 per cent when combined with the regional and educational levies. The 4.9 per cent increase to the Town’s portion of the tax levy excluding wastewater results in residential property taxes increase by $67 per year ($5.60 a month), for an average residential household assessed at $442,000.

The Town of Grimsby in partnership with The Grimsby Museum, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby Historical Society and Archives, Nelles Manor Heritage House, and Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, are pleased to bring you Heritage Week 2024. From February 19 – 25, we invite you to celebrate Heritage Week to reflect how heritage is conserved, promoted, and commemorated.

The following schedule outlines reduced hours/closures of Town facilities:

2024 Interim Property Tax Bills are currently being issued by mail.

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month and the theme for 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. During the month of February, we invite you to join us in celebrating the rich history and achievements of Black Canadians, and honour their legacy as we continue the work towards a more inclusive and equitable future.

2023 pet licenses expire today!

All dogs residing in the Town of Grimsby are required to hold a valid licence.

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH), a Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) hospital, is being rebuilt to accommodate the growing health care needs of west Niagara’s communities. Public support of the new hospital has been overwhelmingly positive, as local residents acknowledge this important endeavour and have demonstrated unwavering commitment to the redevelopment project.

The 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference was held in Toronto, Ontario from January 21-23, 2024. The ROMA conference is a yearly event, which brings municipalities together to discuss best practices and share industry knowledge. The format also allows municipal representatives and ministries to meet and discuss the municipalities’ strategic priorities, advocate for local issues, and discuss program and funding partnerships.