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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: Chapman’s Ice Cream planning massive expansion

Here's the scoop: Chapman’s Ice Cream planning massive expansion

Chapman's planning 175,000-square-foot expansion that will employ 150 to 200 new workers in 'an impressive building,' says company COO
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Development charge hike scuttles plan for long-term care home

Development charge hike scuttles plan for long-term care home

'Unfortunately, after months of active negotiations, the negotiation process related to the land sale has been unsuccessful,' says township mayor
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Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

'It was very concerning to read in the planning report that the building permit process was ignored and several buildings were illegally constructed'
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'Overdue': Local trapper says beaver, coyote bounties are too low

'Overdue': Local 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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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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