Greg McGrath-Goudie, LJI Reporter

Greg McGrath-Goudie covers The Blue Mountains and Gray Highlands as part of the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Greg

TBM council pledges $26,500 in sponsorship of Blue Mountain Film Festival

'This is not just glitz, glamour – this is true economic development,' said Deputy Mayor Peter Bordignon.

Mar 19, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

TBM council wages top $292k in 2021

The 7-member council were paid $41,789 each, on average

Mar 18, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

New Grey Highlands Public Library CEO introduced to council

'You clearly are a star,' says Coun. Danielle Valiquette to new library CEO Jennifer Murley.

Mar 18, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

TBM council eyes plan to implement attainable housing quota for developers

'Since sitting in this council chamber since the last election, we've seen a number of … projects come forward for approval, not one of them having an attainable housing unit in it,' said Coun. Rob Sampson.

Mar 17, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

TBM council intends to create task force for assisting Ukrainian refugees

 'We're all aware the war in Ukraine is having a devastating effect on that country, and there are millions, literally millions of refugees,' said Mayor Alar Soever.

Mar 17, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Council approves $250K to preserve trees in Thornbury West Reconstruction Project

Staff estimate they may save up to 60 of 141 trees originally recommended for removal

Mar 16, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

TBM adds childcare spaces to list of requirements for future campus of care

On top of four provincially required components in the project, council has tacked on an additional nine mandatory components for the campus of care

Mar 16, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >

TBM council gives go-ahead for Craigleith dog park

Originally delayed due to public concern about its location and design, council approved the park's construction according to its original design on Mar. 14

Mar 15, 2022 8:59 AM Read more >

Grey Highlands council pay will increase next term

'If we're trying to encourage more people to run, people from a varied background, you want to make sure that they're compensated for the time they spend at council,' said deputy mayor Aakash Desai.

Mar 12, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Trail club concerned parking bylaw will limit outdoor recreation opportunities

'Realistically, roadside parking is going to continue to be an important way that people can get access to the Bruce Trail and enjoy the Niagara escarpment,' said club director Bruce King

Mar 10, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >