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Grey County Sees Homelessness Rate Stabilize as Provincewide Crisis Deepens

While homelessness rose sharply across Ontario, Grey County saw stable numbers in 2025—but a growing waitlist signals increasing housing pressure.

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Miranda Miller
Jan 28, 2026
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While homelessness surged across rural Ontario last year, Grey County’s numbers remained relatively steady, according to data shared this week alongside a new provincial report.

A total of 155 households in Grey County were recorded as actively homeless at the end of 2025, down slightly from the previous year. In the s…

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