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Council narrowly approves grant for Markdale Main Street project

Council narrowly approves grant for Markdale Main Street project

Council approved Markdale grants, but will review the community improvement grant program after Grey County withdrew $20,000 in annual funding
Ditched Grey Highlands snow plow leads to parking ban

Ditched Grey Highlands snow plow leads to parking ban

During the winter months, parking will not be allowed at any time of the day on any street in the Amik subdivision. Those in violation face tickets and/or the vehicle being towed
TBM development charges to rise sharply

TBM development charges to rise sharply

Town must have a new development charges study and bylaw in place by April 24
Grey Highlands uses rare secret ballot for police board job

Grey Highlands uses rare secret ballot for police board job

Mayor Paul McQueen selected to new police board that will serve Grey and Bruce municipalities and First Nations policed by the OPP
TBM turns down home build because of province's 90-day rule

TBM turns down home build because of province's 90-day rule

Facing the end of the 90-day requirements, TBM turned down an application for a single home, prompting the applicant to call the whole thing 'preposterous'
Craigleith volunteer group gets green light from council to continue advocacy work

Craigleith volunteer group gets green light from council to continue advocacy work

The local citizen's group works to bring Craigleith-centric matters to council's attention with recommendations that work for the neighbourhood
TBM tourism tax could bring in $4 million in revenue: report

TBM tourism tax could bring in $4 million in revenue: report

Council supports continuing to research the implementation of an accommodation tax, but there's still more steps to take before it happens
Bluewater school board announces new treasurer

Bluewater school board announces new treasurer

Low has been with the Bluewater District School Board for the past five and a half years
TBM to host two open houses on environmental studies

TBM to host two open houses on environmental studies

The two open houses will be held on Jan. 25 and April 11
TBM council agrees to budget with 2.5% local tax hike

TBM council agrees to budget with 2.5% local tax hike

After three days of budget meetings, council settled on a 2.5% local increase - the target it had initially set