Many hall boards opt to keep facilities closed

Many hall boards opt to keep facilities closed

Many of the volunteer-run community centres are opting to remain closed for the time being, with the exception of a few specific rentals. Since the province moved into Stage 3 of its re-opening plan, gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed indoors. Clearview...

Bylaw helps secure payouts for fire department

Clearview council has passed a bylaw that will allow the municipality to go after insurance payouts for fire service that are issued to the homeowner instead of the fire department. Fire Chief Roree Payment recommended to council members at their August 10 meeting...
Take a virtual tour of new Stayner library

Take a virtual tour of new Stayner library

The Clearview Public Library has posted a virtual tour of the new Stayner Branch of the Clearview Public Library. The virtual tour highlights many of the COVID-19 outlines measures being implemented such as spacing of computers and the installation of glass...
Road safety tops community concerns

Road safety tops community concerns

The speed limit on Concession Road 3, between Creemore and the 6/7 Sideroad, has been reduced to 50 km/h in response to pleas for traffic calming from area residents. Dan Perrault said township staff has confirmed the urban boundary of Creemore according to the...
Resident warns of phone scam

Resident warns of phone scam

A local resident is quite certain they have been the victim of a scam using voice cloning technology. The resident, whose identity we have agreed to protect, received a phone call last week The voice sounded exactly like that of a close relative. The conversation...

Back-to-school plan in place

The plan is to send students back to school on Sept. 8 but the details of that plan are still being flushed out. Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Charles Gardner said it is the opinion of public health officials that the benefit of...