Community rallies to support fire victims

The community of Horning’s Mills is coming together to support long-time residents John and Doreen Sipple, as they get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of Feb. 11, but luckily circumstances had kept...
G&M gets planning grant funds

G&M gets planning grant funds

Barrie MPP Ann Hoggarth was in Alliston Monday to announce up to $500,000 in funding from the province for both Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) and Stevenson Memorial Hospital, to help plan for the proposed redevelopment and expansion of each hospital....
Alliance development proceeds in phases

Alliance development proceeds in phases

Clearview Township has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alliance Homes that will allow the developer to make a change to how the Creemore subdivision will be built out. Director of community services Mara Burton said the MOU is a roadmap as to how...
Habitat for Humanity builds two new homes in Stayner

Habitat for Humanity builds two new homes in Stayner

Two financially challenged families will move into brand new homes before the end of 2018. Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay – the charity organization that uses volunteers and prospective homeowners to build sale, decent, affordable housing – are constructing 2...
NVCA seeks 2018 Conservation Champion award nominees  

NVCA seeks 2018 Conservation Champion award nominees  

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Conservation Champion Awards. The awards recognize environmental champions for their contribution to the health of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed. Conservation Champions can be...
Eight people injured in severe head-on crash

Eight people injured in severe head-on crash

Eight people were seriously injured last Friday in a gruesome head-on crash on Highway 26 in Stayner. Former Clearview Township firefighter Mike Payne was early on the scene of the afternoon crash involving a van and a coach bus that sent two adults and six children –...