by Trina Berlo | Dec 2, 2016 | News
Simcoe County council has approved a $469 million budget for 2017, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services and service levels, while continuing to invest in roads, economic development, solid waste management, and social housing. The...
by Trina Berlo | Dec 2, 2016 | News
Clearview council responded to a few last minute funding requests during its second and final budget workshop Nov. 28. The changes pushed the municipal tax increase up to 4.18 per cent, from 3.42 per cent presented at a public meeting on Nov. 14. Council approved the...
by Trina Berlo | Dec 2, 2016 | News
Clearview Township residents who wish to use the Collingwood Public Library will be reimbursed for half of the cost, thanks to a new regional library service plan. Council approved the plan Monday after many discussions. Councillor Doug Measures has been advocating...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 25, 2016 | News
Creemore area residents who do not feel they are well represented by MP Kellie Leitch are putting up #notmymp lawn signs. The grassroots movement is fueled by Leitch’s post-US election praise of president-elect Donald Trump and her previously pitched Canadian values...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 25, 2016 | News
The Creemore Echo is launching its annual food and toy drive. Each Christmas, The Echo collects gifts and food for the Salvation Army Hope Acres and the Clearview Stayner Food Bank, who then pass it on to those in need. The Echo is collecting gifts for Hope Acres’...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 25, 2016 | News
An appeal has been filed with the Ontario Municipal Board in response to Clearview Township council’s decision to allow Steer Enterprises to build a diesel engine repair facility at Cashtown Corners. Steer is planning to build a 2,350 square metre service centre that...
