Town of Grimsby News

The Town of Grimsby declares a Significant Weather Event. Due to substantial snowfall over the past 12 hours and expected accumulation in the next 12 hours, the Town of Grimsby has declared a Significant Weather Event, effective at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Due to the ongoing Winter Storm Warning, the outdoor rink is closed, and public skating is canceled today. Many scheduled ice programs are also canceled – please check directly with your associations for updates.

Please note that the following Town facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of the Family Day long weekend. 

The Significant Weather Advisory has officially ended. Please remain cautious of any lingering hazards and continue to check our website and social media for updates.

Due to significant snow accumulation and freezing rain expected over 24-hour period, the Town of Grimsby is declaring a Significant Weather Event effective 6:00 p.m. February 12, 2025.

2025 interim property tax bills are currently being issued by mail. Interim tax bills are calculated as 50% of the homeowner’s total property tax from the previous year and payments are due in two installments: Friday, March 7, 2025 and Friday, May 2, 2025.

As we celebrate Black History Month 2025 throughout the month of February, we reflect on the theme: Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.

The Town of Grimsby is proud to announce it has been recognized with two prestigious Design Awards as part of the 2024 Niagara Biennial Design Awards Program. These awards celebrate the Town’s commitment to excellence in landscape architecture and its ongoing dedication to enhancing public spaces for the community.

The Town of Grimsby, in partnership with the Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee, invites local businesses to join the Mayor’s Business Breakfast. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast while networking with fellow professionals. 

Mayor Jeff Jordan, Councillor Reg Freake, Councillor Don Howe, Councillor Lianne Vardy, Councillor Veronica Charrois, Councillor Jennifer Korstanje, Councillor Jacob Baradziej, Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Kim, as well as two Town Staff representatives, recently attended the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference as delegates for the Town of Grimsby.