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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

Here's the scoop: Ice cream company donates $500,000 to new school

Here's the scoop: Ice cream company donates $500,000 to new school

Donated funds will be used for playground equipment as well as other needs inside and outside the new school that is under construction
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Council worried planned music fest won't hit the right notes

Council worried planned music fest won't hit the right notes

'This location is completely inappropriate for an event of this size (and) will completely overwhelm the community,' says resident of event planned for rural area
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'It's indisputable': Nearby town council declares housing crisis

'It's indisputable': Nearby town council declares housing crisis

The Blue Mountains 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
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NEC says Talisman plan requires the commission’s approval

NEC says Talisman plan requires the commission’s approval

Niagara Escarpment Commission letter to Grey County says the proposal at the Talisman property would constitute a land use change on the property
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Seed for national seasonal farm worker program planted at local apple orchard

Seed for national seasonal farm worker program planted at local apple orchard

'We would not be in business without these men,' says local apple grower of 65-year-old program started in Thornbury
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Talisman property owners planning $400M resort/Nordic spa

Talisman property owners planning $400M resort/Nordic spa

Proposal for former resort and hotel property include srestaurants, convention space, tropical indoor pool and parking for 900 vehicles
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Neighbours say music festival on rural farm 'entirely inappropriate'

Neighbours say 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 farm property proposed for music festival
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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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60% of ambulance patients diverted because of Durham Hospital bed closure

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

'It’s just another side effect of closing (emergency departments),' said official, warning things could get worse
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TBM floats South Georgian Bay watershed summit idea

TBM floats South Georgian Bay watershed summit idea

The resolution suggested that community members, organizations, agencies and stakeholders gather together for a summit focused on the protection and management of local watersheds
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