by Brad Holden | Apr 4, 2013 | News
The North Dufferin Agricultural Task Force is rolling out its next phase of advocacy following its successful, if precarious, defeat of the mega quarry proposal in Melancthon. On Wednesday, spokesperson Shirley Boxem brought NDACT’s new “Food and Water First” message...
by Brad Holden | Apr 4, 2013 | News
Mad Maple Country Inn, a bed & breakfast and “agritourismo” located on County Road 124 just south of Maple Valley, has been upping the ante on local food advocacy since it opened last summer. Miriam Streiman, who owns the establishment with her husband Neil...
by Brad Holden | Mar 28, 2013 | News
Following up on last week’s decision on community hall upgrades, Councillor Shawn Davidson led off Monday’s Council meeting by asking for clarification on how the Township will fund the $110,000 it has pledged to the halls. Treasurer Ed Henley told Davidson that the...
by Brad Holden | Mar 28, 2013 | News
The Creemore Echo was recognized three times at last weekend’s Ontario Community Newspaper Awards, including a first place nod in the “In House Promotion” category for publisher Sara Hershoff’s subscription campaign featuring milk bottles, carrots and other...
by Brad Holden | Mar 28, 2013 | News
Canadian pre-novice ice dance champions Hannah Whitley of Creemore and Elliott Graham of Angus came home to Creemore last Sunday, performing two routines at the Creemore Skating Club’s annual Carnival and wowing the crowd in the process. Enjoy a slideshow of pictures...
