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In an emergency please dial 9-1-1 The police service in headquartered in the Town of Durham.

West Grey Police is the police service for the Municipality of West Grey in southwestern Ontario. West Grey is geographically the largest municipality in the Grey County.

10/05/2026

We normally don’t post things like this — but this needs to be said.

Drinking and driving is still happening on our local roads.

The most recent full-year statistics from the Ontario Provincial Police show that in 2024, on OPP-patrolled roads:

• 2,539 alcohol/drug-related collisions occurred
• 617 resulted in injuries
• 46 were fatal collisions
• 53 people lost their lives in alcohol/drug-related crashes

Those aren’t just numbers. Those are 53 people who didn’t make it home.

Our local police are out doing their part to keep our roads and communities safe. We all need to do ours.

If you’ve been drinking, do not drive. Call someone. Arrange a ride. Stay the night. Leave the vehicle behind.

A ride home might be inconvenient.

Having your vehicle impounded and waiting 7 days to get it back is a lot more inconvenient.

But at the end of those 7 days, you can get your vehicle back.

You can’t bring a life back.

Please make the right choice. Plan ahead, look out for each other and get home.

Happening this week in Durham!Join us October 8th for a Human Trafficking Awareness Community Town Hall.Learn the signs,...
10/05/2026

Happening this week in Durham!

Join us October 8th for a Human Trafficking Awareness Community Town Hall.
Learn the signs, understand the realities of human trafficking, and find out what resources are available in our community.

📅 October 8
⏰ 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Durham Arena

Awareness starts with a conversation. We hope to see you there.

Foggy morning? Your daytime running lights may not be doing what you think they're doing.Depending on your vehicle, dayt...
10/03/2026

Foggy morning? Your daytime running lights may not be doing what you think they're doing.

Depending on your vehicle, daytime running lights may illuminate the front without fully illuminating your rear lights.

In fog, rain and other low-visibility conditions, don't rely solely on "auto."

Check your dash. Know your vehicle. Turn on your full lighting system when conditions require it.

Being able to see is important.
Being seen is just as important.

You've seen this sign, but do you know what it actually means?That fluorescent orange triangle with the red border isn't...
10/02/2026

You've seen this sign, but do you know what it actually means?

That fluorescent orange triangle with the red border isn't just a generic “tractor sign.”

It's a Slow Moving Vehicle sign.

Under Ontario's Highway Traffic Act, certain vehicles that aren't capable of attaining and sustaining speeds greater than 40 km/h on level ground are considered slow-moving vehicles. Farm tractors and certain agricultural equipment are also specifically included.

And here's the lesser-known part:

That sign isn't supposed to be used as decoration or displayed on vehicles that don't qualify as slow-moving vehicles.

So when you see one ahead, treat it as information:

You're approaching something travelling significantly slower than regular traffic.

Reduce your speed early, leave plenty of following distance and only pass when it's safe to do so.

Especially during farming season in West Grey, a little patience goes a long way.

Being polite is great.Being predictable is safer.If another driver, cyclist or pedestrian doesn't have the right-of-way,...
10/01/2026

Being polite is great.
Being predictable is safer.
If another driver, cyclist or pedestrian doesn't have the right-of-way, think twice before waving them through.

You might be able to see that it's clear from your direction, but you can't always account for every other lane or road user.

Follow the right-of-way rules and let everyone else do the same.
Sometimes the safest thing you can do is simply be predictable.

Today, West Grey Police Service joins communities across Canada in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconcilia...
09/30/2026

Today, West Grey Police Service joins communities across Canada in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities who continue to carry the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Truth and reconciliation require more than recognition on one day. They require listening, learning, reflection and a continued commitment to building relationships rooted in respect and understanding.

Today, we encourage everyone in our community to take time to listen, learn and reflect.

Every Child Matters.

09/30/2026

No, your horn isn't just for expressing your feelings.

Ontario law requires motor vehicles — and bicycles — to have a working horn, bell or similar warning device.

But its purpose is pretty simple: warning others when reasonably necessary for safety.

Someone taking 0.7 seconds too long to move when the light turns green?
Maybe just give them a minute.

We've all experienced it.You're driving down a dark rural road when suddenly:☀️ THE SUN ☀️Except it's actually the vehic...
09/29/2026

We've all experienced it.

You're driving down a dark rural road when suddenly:

☀️ THE SUN ☀️

Except it's actually the vehicle coming toward you.

Drivers have legal obligations around the proper use of their headlights, and failing to lower your high beams when required isn't simply poor road manners — it can be an offence.

On dark West Grey roads, high beams are incredibly useful.

Just remember that the goal is to help you see — not make sure the approaching driver can't.

Watch for approaching traffic and dim your lights when required.

Your fellow night drivers will appreciate it.

Human trafficking can happen anywhere, including in our own communities.Join us on October 8th for a Human Trafficking A...
09/28/2026

Human trafficking can happen anywhere, including in our own communities.

Join us on October 8th for a Human Trafficking Awareness Community Town Hall at the Durham Arena.

This community event is an opportunity to learn more about human trafficking, recognize potential warning signs, better understand how exploitation can happen, and learn what resources are available to help.

📅 October 8
⏰ 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Durham Arena

Awareness matters. Knowing what to look for, and where to turn for help can make a difference.

We encourage members of our community to join us for this important conversation.

If you can see what song the driver ahead is listening to…You’re probably a little too close. Give yourself room to reac...
09/26/2026

If you can see what song the driver ahead is listening to…
You’re probably a little too close.

Give yourself room to react when traffic in front of you suddenly slows, turns or stops.

A little extra space can make a big difference.
Back it up.

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Durham, ON
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