Davidson bows out of election race

Clearview Township councillor Shawn Davidson says he will not seek reelection in the fall.  He announced his decision to reporters following Monday night’s council meeting.   Davidson has been a council member for 15 years but says he no can no longer work under the...

Stayner downtown plan encourages pedestrians

A presentation of the Stayner downtown open space improvement plan was slipped in before Monday’s council meeting. With little promotion and the midday timeslot only about eight members of the public were in attendance, along with many members of township staff....

Budget surplus split between taxpayer, halls

Due to a number of factors Clearview’s overall tax increase came in lower than expected sparking a discussion about what to do with the surplus.  On Monday, council members agreed to split the difference by putting half of the surplus into a fund for upgrades to...

Man arrested in relation to nine B&Es

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Team along with Dufferin, Nottawasaga and Huronia West detachments have made an arrest in relation to nine break-and-enters in area townships. Between Feb. 21 and May 19 investigated numerous thefts, many in the Fieldgate...

Animals stolen from Elmvale zoo

Police are investigating the theft of three animals from Elmvale Jungle Zoo on May 29. An 18-inch tortoise, a black and white Lemur and a black Gibbon monkey were stolen. The value of the stolen animals is over $20,000. One or more thieves entered the zoo sometime the...
School trustee info session offered

School trustee info session offered

​Members of the public who are interested in running as a Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) trustee in the upcoming municipal election are invited to attend an information session.  This session, led by SCDSB staff, will provide an overview of Board...