Profile for Chris Fell, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

TBM council opposes new strong mayor powers

Council takes the rare step of waiving the procedural bylaw to vote immediately on a resolution opposing the strong mayor powers being given to the town by the Ford government

Apr 24, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Grey Highlands rejects amalgamation of conservation authorities

Grey Highlands supports Collingwood resolution that opposes the concept of an amalgamation of two area conservation authorities

Apr 16, 2025 8:39 PM Read more >

TBM still says 'no' to hybrid planning model proposed by county

Some municipalities in Grey County are interested in pursuing a hybrid planning department model, The Blue Mountains, however, has already rejected the concept

Apr 10, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Anthem to start meetings as patriotic fever grips TBM council

In a unanimous vote council decides the Canadian national anthem will be played before every regular council meeting from this time forward

Mar 27, 2025 10:46 AM Read more >

TBM council opposes conservation authority amalgamation

Coun. June Porter calls the possible merger of two conservation authorities an 'unnecessary distraction' with no solid business case

Mar 13, 2025 11:01 AM Read more >

TBM CAO on 'extended' leave, acting CAO appointed

Town's director of planning and development named interim CAO

Jan 16, 2025 9:11 AM Read more >

TBM council approves additional funding for Collingwood transit deal

Council agrees to add $75,000 to 2025 budget for transit service used by town residents to travel to and from work at the Blue Mountain Village

Jan 16, 2025 9:06 AM Read more >

TBM council stalls decision on 2026 voting methods

Council asks for more financial details for vote-by-mail and traditional, go-to-the-polls voting methods

Jan 16, 2025 9:04 AM Read more >

Grey Highlands councillors imagine bigger and better towns in 2025

'Grey Highlands is at a turning point,' says one councillor reflecting on what could come in 2025

Jan 2, 2025 11:33 AM Read more >

Part 1: TBM council looks forward to 2025

Some members of TBM council look forward to new strategic and official plans and a tax levied on overnight hotel and short-term accommodation guests