Armed man demands drugs

Police are on the lookout for a man who was demanding drugs at knifepoint at Rexall pharmacy in Stayner on Jan. 9. The man is described as white, 40-50 years old, 5’7” to 5’8” in height, with a skinny build, wearing a black knitted winter tuque, black hoodie style...

Singhampton park remains with trustees

Clearview council approved a bylaw that will allow the Singhampton Memorial Park to remain in public ownership and be exempt from taxation. Township treasurer Edward Henley reported Jan. 9, the park property was transferred to trustees by William Guy Jacques in 1949...

Advocating for sprinklers in new builds

Clearview council is supporting the township’s fire chief in his desire to promote the inclusion of sprinkler systems in new home construction. Fire Chief Colin Shewell sought council’s support Monday for an education campaign to encourage developers and builders of...

Dance school traffic irritates neighbours

Clearview council is granting a request for a no-stopping zone on Huron Street in Stayner in an attempt to diffuse tensions between residents and parents dropping off students at the neighbourhood dance studio. Glen Morby made a deputation to council on Jan. 9...

NVCA approves budget, board reduction

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority passed its $4.77 million budget Dec. 16 with a 2.26 per cent increase to the overall municipal levy. Clearview Township’s levy is $117,630.69, an increase of $1,576.25 over last year, and Mulmur’s is $39,633.42, an...

Muriel Lowcock celebrates 100th birthday

Muriel Lowcock celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 29 at Blue Mountain Manor in Stayner. The long-time Mulmur Township resident celebrated with friends and members of her church family. Lowcock was born in Toronto on Dec. 29, 1916, the third child of George and...