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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

Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Site has a 'history of non-compliance,' Grey Highlands official says; that includes buildings constructed without permits, and wedding events held without permits/zoning
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Area trapper says beaver, coyote bounties are too low

Area trapper says beaver, coyote bounties are too low

Grey County pays a $25 bounty to trappers who eliminate nuisance beavers, an amount that has not changed for more than 20 years
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Blue Mountains council gives thumbs up to new tourism tax

Blue Mountains council gives thumbs up to new tourism tax

Bylaw to adopt the new MAT will come to council on Oct. 21; if approved, the new tax will be in place by Jan. 6, 2025
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'Smartball' technology will help local town find water-system leaks

'Smartball' technology will help local town find water-system leaks

The Blue Mountains reports a 24 per cent loss in treated drinking water annually
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'It’s indisputable': Local town's council declares housing crisis

'It’s indisputable': Local town's council declares housing crisis

The Blue Mountains currently has no housing available at affordable prices of $1,160 per month for rent or $483,900 to purchase; group estimates 215 affordable units needed right away
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Seasonal farm workers, a 65-year tradition, started in The Blue Mountains

Seasonal farm workers, a 65-year tradition, started in The Blue Mountains

'We would not be in business without these men,' says local apple grower of national program that started in Thornbury
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New 1,250-unit village proposed between Meaford and Thornbury

New 1,250-unit village proposed between Meaford and Thornbury

Proposed development would also include 25,000 square feet of retail/service space, services would come from Meaford, Thornbury or would be built on-site
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Neighbours 'adamant' music festival on rural farm 'entirely inappropriate'

Neighbours 'adamant' music festival on rural farm 'entirely inappropriate'

'There are appropriate venues for parties and large gatherings, this isn't one of them,' says neighbour to Duncan farm property proposed for music festival
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Developer defaults on $5K rodeo sponsorship promised in 2022

Developer defaults on $5K rodeo sponsorship promised in 2022

Without the money promised from Flato, Grey Highlands had to take it out of this year's rodeo proceeds, which are donated to Markdale Hospital
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'Mini motel' proposed in downtown Thornbury

'Mini motel' proposed in downtown Thornbury

Councillors say the 'motel' seems like a short-term rental, council takes no action on the request
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