Chris Fell, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Chris Fell covers The Blue Mountains and Grey Highlands under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Chris

Grey Highlands council supports pickleball pitch for 4 new courts

The local pickleball club plans to raise money for the project, which they have estimated will cost $150,000 - $200,000

Dec 20, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Cost of CA building renovation worries Grey Highlands council

Proposed renovation would cost a total of $3 million, as its share Grey Highlands would pay an additional $15,000 per year for 15 years

Dec 20, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Grey Highlands council eyes surcharge for 'monster homes'

The objectives of the surcharges on bigger homes would be to disincentivize larger homes and create a revenue stream for an affordable housing reserve fund

Dec 19, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

TBM Rotary Club hopes to speed up Moreau Park upgrades

Local Rotary Club has been raising funds for the eventual revitalization of Moreau Park in Thornbury, club hopes to see a shovel in the ground in 2025

Dec 18, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Grey Highlands councillor secures provincial Green nomination

Loughead says he is running to protect his community’s green spaces, sensitive watersheds and world-class farmland from urban sprawl

Dec 18, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

TBM says no to landowner request to turn trail access into road

Landowner asked town to open road allowance for underground utilities and access to parcel proposed for severance

Dec 18, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

TBM mayor wants tree protection in official plan follow-up report

The official plan was ready for a council vote on Dec. 10, but councillors have asked for more reporting from staff on items covered in the report

Dec 18, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

TBM council approves new digital parking pass system

Local residents would be allowed to get parking passes for family and friends for $5 a day up to 14 days

Dec 17, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Grey County council approves 3.3 per cent tax increase in 2025

Grey County council sets 2025 budget in a single meeting in stark contrast to lengthy budget process last year

Dec 16, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Three contenders for PC nomination in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Race to succeed MPP Rick Byers heats up as three candidates are confirmed by the local Progressive Conservative Association

Dec 13, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >