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TBM eyes plan for full (or more) cost recovery on development applications

TBM eyes plan for full (or more) cost recovery on development applications

Currently, the fee for a processing a development application only covers a portion of the cost, the rest comes from taxation
Parkbridge director named president of area development advocacy group

Parkbridge director named president of area development advocacy group

The new president of Georgian Triangle Development Institute hopes to increase communication with the public, municipalities and work to bring attainable housing and young, new residents to the Georgian Bay.
Grey County wants to add or improve nearly 400 km of cycling routes in 10 years

Grey County wants to add or improve nearly 400 km of cycling routes in 10 years

'It is a very ambitious plan,' says Bryan Plumstead, manager of tourism for Grey County
TBM reaches out to Grey Highlands and area for help recruiting physicians

TBM reaches out to Grey Highlands and area for help recruiting physicians

The Town of the Blue Mountains' joint municipal physician recruitment committee is asking its neighbouring municipalities – including Collingwood – to join its efforts in recruiting doctors to the South Georgian Bay region
Councillor tells citizens' forum county not spending enough in TBM

Councillor tells citizens' forum county not spending enough in TBM

'Of the tax dollars you are paying, less of it is kept locally to pay for infrastructure, versus the other communities. That might be why Hanover has a nice community centre and you don’t,' said Rob Sampson, TBM Councillor
Grey County paramedics hit their target

Grey County paramedics hit their target

The department of emergency services for the County of Grey reports reaching and exceeding call response targets in 2019, but adds improved dispatch technology would be a benefit moving forward.
Quarry in Grey County seeks expansion

Quarry in Grey County seeks expansion

Operators of the Sarawak Quarry have placed an application with the county seeking to expand operations by 33.14 hectares.
Blowing snow, reduced visibility causes Blue Mountains to declare significant weather event

Blowing snow, reduced visibility causes Blue Mountains to declare significant weather event

Residents are advised not travel unless they have to
First-ever town-run gala raises $50K for TBM grant program

First-ever town-run gala raises $50K for TBM grant program

In an effort to raise funds for grassroots organizations across its municipality, the TBM held its first ever fundraising gala.
Paula Hope could be the next TBM councillor

Paula Hope could be the next TBM councillor

After a vote by council on how to fill its empty councilor seat, 2018 municipal election runner up, Paula Hope is set to be offered the appointment.