Town of Grimsby News

Grimsby is growing and changing, and the Official Plan is the roadmap that helps us shape that growth in a way that reflects our community’s priorities. The Official Plan influences things we all experience every day, including where homes can be built, where businesses can open, how neighbourhoods feel, and how our town evolves over the next 25+ years.

Your go-to guide for all things recreation is now available! From fitness and sportball to learn-to-skate, Zumba, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, museum, youth safety programs, Seniors Club activities and more - there’s something for everyone this winter.

Every year, the Town builds the budget around what matters most to the community. Informed by resident input and Council’s strategic priorities, the annual budget outlines how the Town allocates resources to deliver services, maintain operations, and invest in infrastructure.

The Town of Grimsby is excited to invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre (MRPKC) on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Grimsby’s first-ever Energy Summit, hosted by the Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDAC) on November 13, 2025, brought together business leaders, innovators, and energy experts to explore how the evolving energy landscape will shape the future of local economies and communities.

Changes are coming to how Grimsby residents are billed for water and wastewater services starting in 2026. We’re moving to a fair, consistent, and easy-to-understand approach for everyone in our community.

The Town of Grimsby is excited to announce that Kirsten McCauley will be joining the Grimsby team as our new Director of Planning and Development, effective December 1, 2025. Kirsten comes to the role with a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to thoughtful, sustainable growth in our community.

To further support designated heritage property owners, and in addition to the existing Heritage Property Grant Program, the Town is introducing the Grimsby Heritage Property Tax Relief Program. This new initiative reflects Grimsby’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding its heritage assets and promoting the long-term conservation of culturally significant properties.

Mayor Jeff Jordan invites young artists to submit their original artwork for a chance to be featured on the 2025 Mayor’s Holiday Greeting Card Contest! Draw or paint what the holidays mean to you — from sparkling snowfalls to twinkling trees! Grimsby’s future Picassos are welcome to create something merry and bright that captures the spirit of the season.