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 considers new rule prohibiting single home builds on vacant lots

The zoning change is meant to promote 'infill development' and would allow landowners to apply for an exemption if they want to build a single-family home on a vacant lot in town

May 16, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

CAO laments 'this is getting messy' as TBM council waffles over Campus of Care

Council delays decision to continue designing water/wastewater service plan, CAO warns more delays could unravel entire project

May 16, 2024 11:19 AM Read more >

West Grey mayor apologizes for comments threatening hospital CEO

Hospital corporation board chair condemns mayor's comments about choking hospital official in wake of controversy over transferring beds

May 16, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

Mayor apologizes for threatening hospital CEO over in-patient bed closure

Hospital corporation board chair condemns mayor's comments about choking hospital official in wake of controversy over transferring beds

May 10, 2024 6:35 AM Read more >

'Blindsided,' Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

All 10 inpatient beds will be transferred from Durham to Kincardine and Walkerton hospitals, Durham hospital remains open as emergency department from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

May 2, 2024 10:48 AM Read more >

'Blindsided,' Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

All 10 inpatient beds will be transferred from Durham to Kincardine and Walkerton hospitals, Durham hospital remains open as emergency department from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Apr 29, 2024 7:27 AM Read more >

Grey County council divided on possible municipal restructuring

Grey County council was clearly divided on the subject of possible future municipal restructuring or boundary adjustments

Apr 4, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

Grey County wants Good Roads and Rural Municipalities conferences combined

Councillor says having separate conferences 'an atrocious waste of taxpayer dollars,' county council calls on OGRA and ROMA conferences to be combined

Apr 4, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

Grey County troubled by Supreme Court ruling on Sudbury case

Grey's CAO warns council that Supreme Court decision in Sudbury case could have major implications for municipalities that hire contractors

Mar 21, 2024 10:14 AM Read more >

TBM couple face $125,000 in fees to build one house

Young couple faces $50,000 parkland dedication fee to build a single home on property they own in The Blue Mountains

Mar 14, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >