Clearview goes to public with 4.3% tax increase for 2016

The 2016 Clearview Township budget going to a public meeting for input from residents on Dec. 7 will reflect a 4.33 per cent increase. Treasurer Edward Henley estimates once the county and education taxes are incorporated, taxpayers will see the overall increase come...

NCPS welcomes awesome author

An author came to the school on Nov. 25. His name is Neil Pasricha, an international bestselling author, and he is the author of The Book of Awesome, The Book of Even More Awesome and The Journal of Awesome. He showed off his new interactive realistic book, titled...

Police launch Festive RIDE program

The Ontario Provincial Police is setting up traffic stops around the province and around the clock as they kick off the 2015 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. This highly effective public safety initiative will run throughout the holiday...

SCI students putting practical skills to work

Stayner Collegiate Institute’s shed program is a win-win for students and the community. Local students in Fraser Burton’s Grade 12 construction class are available to build sheds for the cost of materials. The customer gets a quality shed at a reduced rate and...

Santa Claus parade planning underway

Plans for the Creemore Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 are in the works. Organizers are now accepting registration for participants. Organizers are also looking for volunteers on parade day. Helpers are needed at the staging area on County Road 9 and at the Log...

Creemore Echo food and toy drive begins

The Creemore Echo is kicking off its annual food and toy drive. The Echo is collecting non-perishable food items, unwrapped toys for all age groups, cash and grocery store gift cards to be distributed locally. Bring all donations to the office, located at 3 Caroline...