Chris Fell

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter at Blue Line Magazine

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Crowd joins Craigleith Working Group for local project Q and A

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

There is a lot going on in Craigleith these days. On June 19, a crowd of close to 60 people heard about upcoming town projects in Craigleith at an open house hosted by the Craigleith Working Group. Formed in 2023, the working group is a town-endorsed group that is focused on Craigleith-related issues. Stephen Granger is the chair of the group and he acted as the host of the open house.
Historic Zamboni floods Grey Highlands council with emotion

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

Letting go of something historical is often hard to do. Grey Highlands council was faced with this emotion at its regular meeting on June 18. The issue: how to dispose of a 50-year-old ice resurfacer that has been in operation at the Rocklyn Arena since 1978, Members of council were flooded with nostalgia when discussing the veteran machine that has been in service in Rocklyn for many years.
Grey Highlands rejects Lake Eugenia area wedding venue proposal

1 week ago | thespec.com | Chris Fell

Grey Highlands council is not supportive of a proposal that would allow weddings to be hosted on a Lake Eugenia-area property. At its meeting on June 18, council voted unanimously against indicating its support for a county official plan amendment that would allow a site-specific exemption for the proposal to create a wedding venue business on a property located on 12th Concession B near Lake Eugenia.
Grey Highlands rejects Lake Eugenia area wedding venue proposal

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

Grey Highlands council is not supportive of a proposal that would allow weddings to be hosted on a Lake Eugenia-area property. At its meeting on June 18, council voted unanimously against indicating its support for a county official plan amendment that would allow a site-specific exemption for the proposal to create a wedding venue business on a property located on 12th Concession B near Lake Eugenia.
'Dead' project revived: Thornbury's Dam Pub razed, boutique hotel back on menu

1 week ago | barrietoday.com | Chris Fell

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS — There will be a boutique hotel in downtown Thornbury after all. On the day that the former Dam Pub building was demolished, the proponents of the Leeward House boutique hotel project told CollingwoodToday the project was back on. “It’s going forward. We came to an agreement with the town. Both sides had to compromise,” said Ian Jay, one of the proponents for the project.
Former Dam Pub demolished, boutique hotel back on the menu

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

There will be a boutique hotel in downtown Thornbury after all. On the day that the former Dam Pub building was demolished, the proponents of the Leeward House boutique hotel project told CollingwoodToday the project was back on. “It’s going forward. We came to an agreement with the town. Both sides had to compromise,” said Ian Jay, one of the proponents for the project.
Grey Highlands receives provincial grant for Flesherton arena

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

The Municipality of Grey Highland has received a $294,450 grant from the provincial government for upgrades at the Flesherton Arena. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers recently announced the grant funding. Vickers announced that the local area is receiving $2,034,450 through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
Schoolhouse at Grey Roots needs a new roof

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

Grey County has to replace the roof on the schoolhouse building at Grey Roots Museum and Archives. At its meeting on June 12, Grey County council approved moving ahead with a pair of unanticipated capital projects at Grey Roots. One will see a new roof installed on the classic schoolhouse building. The other will see the fire monitoring cellular system at Grey Roots upgraded from 3G to 5G.
TBM mourning the loss of beloved community volunteer

1 week ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

The Town of The Blue Mountains has lost an inspirational and well-respected community member. Joan Gaudet, the town’s 2018 Senior of the Year, died this week. Gaudet was well-known for her commitment to the community and volunteered with many local organizations. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday. The list includes: Beaver Valley Outreach, the Lions Club, the Marsh Street Centre and The Blue Mountains Public Library.
Grey County eyeing a tri-county transit system model

2 weeks ago | collingwoodtoday.ca | Chris Fell

Grey County is about to take the first steps towards a possible multi-county transit system. At its meeting on June 12, county council approved a staff report recommending the county proceed with a request for proposals (RFP) to hire a consulting firm to help conduct a study of what a multi-jurisdictional transit system would look like.