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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

Supreme Court ruling could impact local municipalities, officials warn

Supreme Court ruling could impact local municipalities, officials warn

'This is a significant situation that is going to have an impact on our operations, insurance costs and liability,' warns county official
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Area couple face $125,000 in fees to build one house

Area couple face $125,000 in fees to build one house

Young couple faces $50,000 parkland dedication fee to build a single home on property they own
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RCAF celebrating 100th anniversary at Blue Mountain with flyover

RCAF celebrating 100th anniversary at Blue Mountain with flyover

CF 18 Hornets will fly past the centennial celebration at Blue Mountain on April 2
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Group collects 38,000 metres of abandoned fishing line

Group collects 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 gondola in the summer of 2024
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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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Collingwood-area resident baffled by headstone mystery

Collingwood-area resident baffled by headstone mystery

Stopping by the cemetery where her grandparents are buried, Elizabeth Marshall was confused to see their headstone facing the wrong way, and standing beside the foundation
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Building up can help save farmland, says Ontario ag. advocate

Building up can help save farmland, says Ontario ag. advocate

'Land is what grows everything ... that's why it's so important we try to use our land as efficiently as possible,' said Paul Vickers, executive member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to Grey County council
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Area municipality won't forgive hiking rescue bill

Area municipality won't forgive hiking rescue bill

The bill of $1,700 for each of the three hikers was reduced to $930 each payable over nine months
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'It was an emergency': River tubing mishap ends with $7,700 bill

'It was an emergency': River tubing mishap ends with $7,700 bill

Area women had to call 911 after getting stuck on the river while tubing and unable to get out themselves
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