100 Men Who Care donates to Beaver Valley Outreach

100 Men Who Care donates to Beaver Valley Outreach

At its June 3, 2026 meeting, 100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay chose to support Beaver Valley Outreach by donating $13,366. Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) is a charitable organization located in Thornbury serving the Town of the Blue Mountains community. BVO began...
9/11: “One of Canada’s finest moments”

9/11: “One of Canada’s finest moments”

Former Director of Air Navigation Services and Airspace reflects on 9/11 leading up to the 25th anniversary of the day that changed air travel and brought out the best in Canadians A Simcoe County resident who had a key leadership role on 9/11 says the 25th...
Municipal election: Clearview candidates

Municipal election: Clearview candidates

The Creemore Echo invited candidates running in Clearview Township to submit a 150-word bio so they could say who they are and what they represent in their own words. Their responses are presented in alphabetical order. Candidates for mayor Robert McArthur Robert...
Mulmur’s deputy mayor bows out of race

Mulmur’s deputy mayor bows out of race

Hawkins has spent three decades in politics When voters go to the polls this fall, Earl Hawkins’ name will not be on the ballot in Mulmur Township. “I’ve had enough,” said Hawkins, bowing his head demonstratively. Increased scrutiny and red tape has made it feel like...
Pilot injured in crash during Copper Kettle Festival

Pilot injured in crash during Copper Kettle Festival

The pilot of a biplane that crashed in a wooded area near Creemore on Saturday was airlifted by Ornge to a Toronto trauma centre with non-life- threatening injuries. Emergency crews responded to the crash site near County Road 9 at 4:22 p.m. The operator is identified...