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TBM ratepayers worry 2020 budget doesn't go far enough

TBM ratepayers worry 2020 budget doesn't go far enough

The Town of the Blue Mountains Ratepayers' Association sees issues in the 2020 budget, including inadequate capacity at town hall, lack of funding for attainable housing and doctor recruitment and closing the infrastructure gap
Local tutor offers homeschooling tips for parents that never wanted to home school

Local tutor offers homeschooling tips for parents that never wanted to home school

COVID-19 homeschooling tips for parents - Try to see this time as a positive thing, don’t add pressure, embrace technology and support non-traditional forms of learning
Dissolution of TBM task force by Grey County 'yet another snub,' says councillor

Dissolution of TBM task force by Grey County 'yet another snub,' says councillor

The task force was originally established to respond to a request from the TBM to find solutions to resolve existing disagreements between the town and the county regarding the town’s share of the county’s annual levy.
Long-term care worker in Owen Sound positive for COVID-19, home in outbreak protocol

Long-term care worker in Owen Sound positive for COVID-19, home in outbreak protocol

The worker is an employee at an Owen Sound long-term care facility, but has not been at work for a week
Thornbury Yogi part of 12-hour meditation marathon

Thornbury Yogi part of 12-hour meditation marathon

In an effort to help people find some peace in the midst of a global pandemic, Brenda Murphy, a new Thornbury resident, is offering guided meditation online.
Town business continues: TBM passes 2020 budget

Town business continues: TBM passes 2020 budget

'People have asked, 'how can you pass the budget when you don’t know what the reality of this new world will be?' Good point,' says Councillor Rob Sampson
TBM begins to make plans for long-term COVID-19 recovery

TBM begins to make plans for long-term COVID-19 recovery

The TBM council has launched a task force that will help chart the community’s path forward in a post-COVID-19 world
New councillor sworn-in at TBM council, mayor returns from medical leave

New councillor sworn-in at TBM council, mayor returns from medical leave

The TBM town council is now back to full capacity
Grey Highlands considers ways to help local businesses through pandemic

Grey Highlands considers ways to help local businesses through pandemic

The municipality of Grey Highlands economic development department is hoping to provide local businesses with the resources they require to keep them afloat during COVID-19.
Grey Highlands council supports local food banks with bridge funding

Grey Highlands council supports local food banks with bridge funding

The municipality of Grey Highlands will provide $5,000 in additional funding to its local food banks as they wait for provincial support to arrive.