Clearview’s deputy mayor takes Simcoe’s NEC seat

Creemore Deputy Mayor Barry Burton is now representing Simcoe County on the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC).  The seat has been vacant since Clearview councillor Shawn Davidson finished his term in October. Burton said the mayor put his name forward, and it was...

Mulmur fishing hole gets new lease on life

The revitalization of the Pine River Provincial Fishing Area in Mulmur is the result of a collaborative effort to clean-up the park and restock the river.  Mayor Paul Mills said the Friends of the Pine River, which formed in December, convinced the Ministry of Natural...

NCPS gets gold healthy school certification

Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is counted among 15 Simcoe County District School Board schools to receive Healthy Schools certifications from Ophea. NCPS achieved a gold level certification for its focus on mental health, by creating classroom calming corners,...

More funds available for facade improvements

There is more money available for signage and lighting through a newish township program that incentivizes façade improvements for businesses.  Clearview has received $50,000 in provincial grant money that can be doled out through community improvement plans for main...

Broken Social Scene plays The New Farm

The New Farm announced Broken Social Scene will play at the Farms for Change event later this month.  Due to contract restrictions, the identity of the band was kept secret when the tickets went on sale. Regardless, they sold out within minutes. Broken Social Scene is...

Little garage had long history

A Caroline Street West garage was torn down this week, causing many local people to share their memories of the little building’s history.   The demolition piqued people’s curiosity so we asked around and cobbled together a little history about the place that has...