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

TBM terminates Campus of Care negotiations

Negotiations with project developers were unsuccessful, town continues to own 125 Peel Street and 160 long-term care bed allotment remains in place

Nov 14, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Development charge hike scuttles land sale for long-term care, attainable housing project

Negotiations with project developers were unsuccessful, town continues to own 125 Peel Street and 160 long-term care bed allotment remains in place

Nov 8, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

TBM council rejects Grey County's joint planning model

Members of TBM council expressed skepticism that efficiencies could be achieved through the amalgamation of planning departments at the county level

Nov 7, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

TBM facing 19.9% increase for OPP policing costs

OPP costs to rise $570,000 in 2025, on its own the policing increase would be a 2.9 per cent tax increase for The Blue Mountains

Oct 31, 2024 10:57 AM Read more >

TBM council considering tourism tax starting 2025

If implemented, the town would start collecting a four per cent tax on all transient accommodations on January 6, 2025

Sep 19, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

Development charges revenue in TBM plummets as building slows

Financial update predicts year-end deficit in the building department of close to $350,000 - town expected to collect less than $1 million in building fees in 2024

Sep 5, 2024 10:52 AM Read more >

TBM 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 ASAP

Aug 29, 2024 9:54 AM Read more >

Grey Highlands deputy mayor elected rural AMO director

Nielsen topped the polls in the AMO election for the rural caucus, he will serve two years in the role and will be spreading the 'rural message'

Aug 29, 2024 9:54 AM Read more >

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

Aug 15, 2024 10:47 AM Read more >

60% of ambulance patients diverted because of Durham Hospital bed closure

Director of Grey County Paramedic Services says 19 patients were moved out of the Durham hospital because there are no longer any in-patient beds there

Aug 15, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >