Arts Fest: Somewhere Between Here and There

Arts Fest: Somewhere Between Here and There

Merryn Edgar claims she fell into art. She grew up in a creative family and attended the Oxford School of Art. After leaving England at the age of 18, she tried various creative pursuits. “I always loved painting, and thought of myself primarily as a painter but I’ve...
Council opposes DND radar project

Council opposes DND radar project

by Trina Berlo and Bonnie MacPherson Clearview council has voted unanimously to oppose the ‘receive’ Site for the Department of National Defence (DND) Arctic Over-the- Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project, citing an inappropriate use of valuable agricultural land. The...
One injured when foundation collapses in Avening

One injured when foundation collapses in Avening

At 8:18 a.m. on Sept. 23, a portion of a foundation at a rural home under renovation on County Road 42 in Avening collapsed on one person. That person was extricated by Clearview Fire and Emergency Services and transported to hospital by County of Simcoe Paramedic...
New bleachers to preserve ballpark charm

New bleachers to preserve ballpark charm

Zak Hayward has received council support for his plea to maintain the character of Gowan Park by rethinking the replacement of the bleachers. When Hayward heard that the bleachers were slated to be demolished and replaced with low-profile aluminum-style bleachers, he...