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Grey Highlands declares Sept. 28 test your smoke alarm day

Grey Highlands declares Sept. 28 test your smoke alarm day

Firefighters will be at Markdale Foodland on Sept. 28 to promote the Saved by the Beep campaign
Proposed tree bylaw for TBM nearing finish line

Proposed tree bylaw for TBM nearing finish line

Tight vote sees draft tree preservation bylaw approved, will come to council for final approval on Oct. 10
Habitat for Humanity offers TBM affordable housing lifeline

Habitat for Humanity offers TBM affordable housing lifeline

Members of council were anxious to explore potential affordable housing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, such as land donations for future builds
TBM may consider new fines for dog poop littering

TBM may consider new fines for dog poop littering

Future of blue box collection program on the minds of residents and council as deadline approaches for producers to start handling recycling
Gravel baseball fields in Thornbury causing issues for players

Gravel baseball fields in Thornbury causing issues for players

Gravel surfaces causing injuries to players and damage to uniforms says athletic association
New pavilions at Grey Highlands libraries built with provincial cash, donations

New pavilions at Grey Highlands libraries built with provincial cash, donations

CEO happy to see services extend beyond the library's walls
Premier Ford officially opens new Markdale Hospital

Premier Ford officially opens new Markdale Hospital

More than 20 years in the making, the new Markdale Hospital has officially opened and will welcome patients on Sept. 24
Greenbelt protesters greet Premier Doug Ford in Markdale

Greenbelt protesters greet Premier Doug Ford in Markdale

'Silent protest' about the Greenbelt scandal drew plenty of support from passing motorists, Ford was there for the opening of a new hospital and didn't address the crowd
Sign bylaw sparks mixed messages at Grey Highlands council

Sign bylaw sparks mixed messages at Grey Highlands council

Mayor pushes for sign bylaw to be dropped altogether, baulks at time spent on bylaw that isn't 'a burning issue'
Markdale splash pad gets tentative support from council

Markdale splash pad gets tentative support from council

Local group working on building a splash pad in Markdale can now raise funds and apply for grants