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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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Grey Highlands sets budget with 7.62% local tax increase

Grey Highlands sets budget with 7.62% local tax increase

Council unanimously approved the 2024 budget, although Mayor Paul McQueen symbolically plugged his nose as he cast his vote
'I hope we see more,' Highlands councillors approve garage apartment

'I hope we see more,' Highlands councillors approve garage apartment

There were no public objections to the proposal, accessory dwelling units are being encouraged across the province to help solve the housing crisis
Grey Highlands approves repairs for Kimberley Hall

Grey Highlands approves repairs for Kimberley Hall

Funding source for $85,000 repair work not identified in 2024 budget, council will make a decision on how to pay for the project next week
Little public opposition to Craigleith water plant concept

Little public opposition to Craigleith water plant concept

New water treatment plant estimated to cost approximately $66 million, next phase of the project will include more detailed design work
Grey Highlands to look at year-round porta potties in some spots

Grey Highlands to look at year-round porta potties in some spots

Councillor concerns about removal of portable toilet from Feversham Park
Grey Highlands council approves Lake Eugenia campground

Grey Highlands council approves Lake Eugenia campground

Counci's approval of the new 10-cabin campground came after a narrow 4-3 vote
Grey Highlands ends ice-time discounts for local sports groups

Grey Highlands ends ice-time discounts for local sports groups

Groups booking 50 hours or more of ice team at one of the four Grey Highlands arenas will no longer receive a discounted ice time rate
Grey Highlands group wants to protect turtles

Grey Highlands group wants to protect turtles

Turtle enthusiasts would like to put up road signage to protect turtles and investigate nest cages to protect turtle eggs
TBM council won't budge on 2 parking spots for proposed Clarksburg apartment

TBM council won't budge on 2 parking spots for proposed Clarksburg apartment

The proposal includes 10 apartment units, two of which would be attainable and two commercial units, with 22 parking spots, instead of the required 24, council also debated setback exemptions
Thornbury apartment developer asks council to stop the delays

Thornbury apartment developer asks council to stop the delays

Proponent says letter from the town suggests the project - four years in the making - may have to be delayed until 2027
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