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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 when complete will employ 150 - 200 new workers
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Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Wedding venue built without permits seeks retroactive approvals

Buildings constructed without permits on lake property, wedding events held without permits/zoning and a building was used as a short-term rental without a licence
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Duncan farm sold, muting electronic music festival

Duncan farm sold, muting electronic music festival

Promoter confirms they are searching for a new location in the local area for their anticipated 25,000-person music festival
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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 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
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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 school now under construction
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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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Township floats South Georgian Bay watershed summit idea

Township floats South Georgian Bay watershed summit idea

Community members, organizations, agencies and stakeholders could gather for a summit focused on the protection and management of local watersheds
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Area township declares emergency over hospital bed cuts

Area township declares emergency over hospital bed cuts

'It is vital that we take these drastic measures to safeguard the residents of West Grey and neighbouring communities,' mayor Kevin Eccles says in a statement
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Supreme Court ruling could impact local municipalities, officials warn

Supreme Court ruling could impact local municipalities, officials warn

'This is a significant situation that is going to have an impact on our operations, insurance costs and liability,' warns county official
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Area couple face $125,000 in fees to build one house

Area 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
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