Municipal election check-in: Clearview

With the close of nominations for municipal election on July 27, we checked in with those not already elected to introduce readers to any new names and faces. This week we cover the Clearview candidate, next week we will bring forward the Mulmur candidates and next...
Honeywood Hockey moms raise money for cancer care

Honeywood Hockey moms raise money for cancer care

The 11th annual Jennifer Widbur Memorial Hockey Tournament held April 6-7 raised $65,000. The tournament, organized by the Honeywood Hockey Moms, has raised a total of $510,000 for the Headwaters Health Care Foundation. The tournament was founded after the death of...

Creemore bus approved

The Clearview Transit system is expanding to Creemore.  On July 30, council approved a one-year trial of public transit serving Creemore with a connection into Stayner four days a week at seven hours per day, starting as early as possible in 2019, with an estimated...

Mulmur action plan calms traffic, resident concerns

After hearing a plethora of speed related safety concerns from residents, Mulmur Township officials have come up with an action plan. “I live in the area and I understand the problem,” said Councillor Greg Lloyd, adding that has heard concerns from residents who were...

Gift threshold too high: Paterson

Clearview council has adopted a code of conduct to ensure members share a common basis and understanding for acceptable conduct. The code, developed with an appointed integrity commissioner, is required by law as of March 2019.  The code puts in place rules around...
Toxic plant wild parsnip is prevalent in the area

Toxic plant wild parsnip is prevalent in the area

Residents are warning of the presence of an invasive species called wild parsnip that can cause severe burns and blisters.  Stems, leaves and flowers contain chemicals that can cause human skin to blister severely when exposed to sunlight (photodermatitis).  Wild...