George Watson, of Wasaga Beach, to chair NVCA

George Watson, of Wasaga Beach, to chair NVCA

Wasaga Beach Councillor George Watson will lead the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) board of directors in 2019.  Watson, now in his fourth term with Wasaga Beach, was elected chair of the board at the NVCA’s 59th Annual General Meeting on Jan. 25.  “I...

Clearview approves community grants

Being budget time, Clearview council approved its annual Community Assistance Grants Monday, doling out $26,000 to 27 area organizations.  Requests were up this year, totaling $73,100 (including a $20,000 request from Senior Wish Association).  The grant amounts were...

Mulmur residents should see decrease in taxes

Mulmur residents may see a decrease in their tax bill after council passed the township’s $4.7 million budget on Feb. 6. There is a decrease of $7.60 on the way for every $100,000 of assessment so for the average residential property (assessed at $371,868) there would...
Duntroon band enters CBC’s Searchlight contest

Duntroon band enters CBC’s Searchlight contest

Duntroon based band Mad River has entered CBC Music’s Searchlight contest, which welcomes “Juno ready” musicians in any genre to compete for a chance at the national spotlight.  The contest relies in part on public support so Mad River is asking people to go online,...

Police catch 43 distracted drivers in Stayner

Huronia West OPP’s Traffic Unit spent several hours over a two-day period monitoring the traffic flow at the main intersection in Stayner. As a result, police stopped and charged 43 motorists for distracted driving. Police remind all motorists that the safe operation...
Fire destroys barn, animals safe

Fire destroys barn, animals safe

A break from the recent cold snap meant that all the animals were out of a barn that went up in flames Tuesday on the 33/34 Sideroad Nottawasaga.  Clearview Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief Roree Payment said crews were called just after 1:30 p.m....