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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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Recent Work by Chris

'Blindsided,' Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

'Blindsided,' Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

All 10 inpatient beds will be transferred from Durham to Kincardine and Walkerton hospitals, Durham hospital remains open as emergency department from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
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Municipality worried about local fallout from Supreme Court ruling

Municipality worried about local fallout from Supreme Court ruling

Grey County's CAO warns council that decision in Sudbury case could have major implications for municipalities that hire contractors
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Local couple faces $125,000 in fees to build one house

Local couple faces $125,000 in fees to build one house

Young pair asked to pay $50,000 parkland dedication fee to build a single home on property they own in The Blue Mountains
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Local group collected 38,000 metres of abandoned fishing line

Local group collected 38,000 metres of abandoned fishing line

Critical Catch program continues to divert garbage and other debris from shorelines and Georgian Bay
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Blue Mountain Resort planning new year-round gondola

Blue Mountain Resort planning new year-round gondola

Resort hopes to start construction on the new attraction in the summer of 2024
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Area apple growers applaud new process for handling abandoned orchards

Area apple growers applaud new process for handling abandoned orchards

Abandoned orchards 'become a major source of disease and insect infection' for active orchards nearby, says grower
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Tribunal denies developer request to make residents pay costs

Tribunal denies developer request to make residents pay costs

'We think it’s a victory for neighbourhood groups all around,' says director of a residents' group that was opposing a developer application during an appeal process
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Agricultural advocate says building up could save farmland

Agricultural advocate says building up could save farmland

'Land is what grows everything ... that's why it's so important we try to use our land as efficiently as possible,' says Ontario Federation of Agriculture official
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Blue Mountain Resort calls for policies around employee housing

Blue Mountain Resort calls for policies around employee housing

'There is little policy guidance that acknowledges a need for employee housing, what employee housing is, or how it can be provided,' wrote Blue Mountain president Dan Skelton in a letter to The Blue Mountains council
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