Clearview council donates $10,000 to food bank

At its second virtual emergency meeting on April 7, Clearview council agreed to donate $10,000 to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank to help it meet the rising needs of people impacted by the pandemic. Council was responding to a request for assistance from the food...
April is key for controlling surge

April is key for controlling surge

“April is a very key month for us in this outbreak. This is the month in which we are going to see the extent to which the surge occurs,” said Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner. Referring to the local epidemiological...

Church answers calls for support

Clearview Community Church is coordinating a response effort for anyone in need of support. The church is using their Stayner facility as a depot for supplies provided by the church and those received by donation. The church is coordinating with staff, congregation...

Village Green proceeds when possible

“To the extent possible under the COVID-19 pandemic mandated restrictions on people and businesses, work on the Village Green will start as soon as allowed and continue through the summer.  Our goal is to be ready to open in the fall but we know that may be affected...

County asks seasonal residents to stay home

The County of Simcoe greatly values its seasonal residents as members of this region and is asking cottagers, secondary homeowners, and seasonal residents to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 by urging residents to shelter in place in your primary residence. Please...

Region could be starting to see rise in COVID-19 curve

Health officials continue to urge people to stay home. This week the province cracked down on public gatherings, reducing the allowable number to five, parks were closed to stop people from congregating, school closures were extended until the beginning of May, and...