Council briefs: Clearview revisits shipping containers

At the request of Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, council has directed staff to revisit a decision to make shipping containers illegal in Clearview Township for the purposes of storage. “There are several properties within the township that are using shipping containers...
Government  review underway

Government review underway

Clearview Township has launched a survey to ask residents how they would like to see council composed. Council has approved a plan to review the size and structure of local government in advance of the next election. Options include reducing the number of wards from...
Supply interruption delays vaccine rollout

Supply interruption delays vaccine rollout

In his weekly media briefing, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner reported that there have been more deaths due to COVID-19 this week than any other. He said the second wave of the pandemic has been more severe in every...
Food bank overwhelmed by donations

Food bank overwhelmed by donations

The Clearview-Stayner Food Bank is very grateful for the outpouring of support from the community. Coordinators Pam Royal and Jacky Morgan say individuals from all over, churches, businesses, schools, social groups and service clubs coordinated donations at a time...
Outdoor ice rinks close during lockdown

Outdoor ice rinks close during lockdown

Although outdoor ice rinks are allowed to be open during the lockdown, Clearview Township has made the tough decision to discontinue access and work on the rinks that are located on municipal property. New Lowell councillor John Lamers said he has been taking a lot of...