Essa man killed in crash

An Essa Township resident was killed in a car crash at the intersection of County Road 9 and Centre Line Road, in Clearview Township on May 5. Travis Snow, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Snow failed to stop at the intersection and collided with an...

Artist’s associations stitched into fabric pictures

Years ago, Mary Anne Tupling met for the first time a distant cousin who posed a peculiar question. “What book should I read in order to know you better?” she asked. It was an intentional question and quite different from asking, what is your favourite book? Tulping’s...

Stayner library debate reopened

The mayor called a special meeting May 2 to discuss the fate of the Stayner library, which has been in a state of limbo waiting to know its fate. Mayor Chris Vanderkruys said a report resulting from a 2007 study and a 2008 committee review recommended more library...

MPP’s motion to stop wind turbines defeated

In an ongoing fight to halt the installation of wind turbines near the Collingwood Regional Airport, MPP Jim Wilson brought a private member’s motion before the Legislature April 21. Wilson’s resolution – that the government put an immediate and permanent stop to the...

Clearview legalizes backyard chickens

Clearview council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment and licensing bylaw to allow for backyard chickens. “Staff has reviewed the comments submitted by the public and have decided to keep the limit of chickens to four hens. Staff believe this is an acceptable number...

Land review could result in tax loss

Mulmur Township is among area municipalities that could take a hit in tax revenue if proposed additions to the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area are approved. A 2015 Niagara Escarpment Plan Review proposes almost doubling the amount of Mulmur land, adding 5,656 hectares to...