Weather makes for sweet apples

Heat and sun are said to be making for a delicious fall apple harvest. While the summer’s drought has left other crops stunted, the Ontario Apple Growers association says the success of some apple crops is in the sunshine, that’s what elevates the sugars in the fruit....

Steer rezoning approved

Clearview council approved a zoning change Monday that will allow Steer Enterprises to relocate to Cashtown Corners. Council approved the agriculturally related commercial exception zone even though not all council members are convinced it is the best location. Thom...

Barn destroyed by fire, south of Stayner

A barn fire south of Stayner was still smouldering today. The fire started yesterday at about 5 p.m. at a farm on County Road 42 (Airport Road). Clearview Township Fire Chief Colin Shewell said the owner of the property, Doug Peacock, was in Stayner yesterday en route...

Council votes to build new library in Stayner

Clearview council agreed Monday night to build a new library in Stayner, as an addition to the arena. After a decade of number crunching and debate, council voted to construct a 6,800 square foot library attached to the Stayner Community Centre. The staff-recommended...