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    Author Archive for: "Thom Paterson"
    Bill 229 will curtail mandate of conservation authorities
    By Thom Paterson
    In Opinion
    Posted November 27, 2020

    Bill 229 will curtail mandate of conservation authorities

    The provincial government is using the cover of omnibus Bill 229 to sidestep public consultation on proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA). These amendments to the CAA will [...]

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    Councillor hosts town hall meeting Oct. 5
    By Thom Paterson
    In Opinion
    Posted September 29, 2017

    Councillor hosts town hall meeting Oct. 5

    There are a number of township initiatives that have been implemented or are about to be decided upon that have the potential to impact day to day living in our community. Some of these [...]

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    Celebrate Canada 150 with Tree Society silent auction
    By Thom Paterson
    In Events
    Posted May 12, 2017

    Celebrate Canada 150 with Tree Society silent auction

    It’s Canada’s 150th Birthday and the Tree Society of Creemore is celebrating by planting more trees in a special effort to continue the “greening up” of the village. Our goal is to add $15,000 in [...]

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    Council should take a more direct role in controlling spending
    By Thom Paterson
    In Opinion
    Posted November 27, 2015

    Council should take a more direct role in controlling spending

    Clearview Council met this past Monday to make their modifications to the township staff’s proposed 2016 budget. As a result, the Clearview tax increase is now sitting at 4.3 per cent. This [...]

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    Tax increase lowered; spending still high
    By Thom Paterson
    In News
    Posted March 7, 2013

    Tax increase lowered; spending still high

    We can all be relieved that the budget as approved will result in a lower tax increase than originally proposed. Clearview spending, however, remains high and out of touch with our local economy. [...]

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    Budget out of touch with local economy
    By Thom Paterson
    In News
    Posted February 14, 2013

    Budget out of touch with local economy

    Clearview Council presented the draft 2013 budget for public comment on Monday evening. About 30 residents attended, seven spoke and one sent in written comments. Some expressed their [...]

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    You're invited to the budget open house
    By Thom Paterson
    In News
    Posted February 7, 2013

    You're invited to the budget open house

    This Monday, February 11, Clearview Council will present its draft 2013 Township budget and invite the public to make their comments known. The meeting is planned to begin at 7:15 pm, immediately [...]

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    A night to be proud of
    By Thom Paterson
    In News
    Posted January 18, 2013

    A night to be proud of

    We all know that governments at all levels get their fair share of criticism and more often than not contribute to the growing cynicism directed at politicians and public officials. There are [...]

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    The right plan for Stayner and Clearview
    By Thom Paterson
    In News
    Posted December 6, 2012

    The right plan for Stayner and Clearview

    The decision at our last Council meeting to commit $2.9 million to implement the first phase of the Stayner Wastewater Servicing Plan with Wasaga Beach is the most significant decision this [...]

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    Paterson: We can do better than betting
    By Thom Paterson
    In News
    Posted October 11, 2012

    Paterson: We can do better than betting

    There is a real possibility that local casino gambling will be coming to our area. Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Springwater Township will be hosting a public information [...]

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