New Lowell Knights win Victoria Day tournament

Lisle is the heart of the local sports scene every Victoria Day long weekend for as many years as I can remember. Hardball teams covet the hardware and cash they can earn from winning the tournament, which is considered a big deal in these parts. Twelve teams played...

Creemore's Creedan Valley changes name

Leisureworld Caregiving Centre – Creedan Valley has changed the name of their home to Creedan Valley Care Community, effective May 1st, 2015 to celebrate their connection to the area and local community. The change was inspired by the organization`s new vision, to...

Updated: Clearview man killed in crash

The man killed in a Highway 26 crash on May 21 is Chris Green, 26, of Clearview Township. Police say an investigation has revealed that Green was westbound on Highway 26, driving his black Honda Civic, when the vehicle entered the eastbound land striking a...

Hidden treasures revealed

Get a rare glimpse at eight splendid private gardens during the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society’s garden tour. Hidden Treasures, the theme of this year’s tour, will be open to ticketholders on Saturday, June 27. The exact gardens, located in Clearview and...

Creemore blooms in June

The Creemore Horticultural Society is sending a crew around town at the end of June to check out the talents of local gardeners. Creemore gardeners are encouraged to make sure their beds are looking their best for the third annual Creemore Blooms. From June 22-26, a...

For planters think thriller, filler and spiller

When it comes to gardening, keeping things simple is the key to making it fun. With more than 20 years in the nursery business, Katie Dawson says she is seeing more and more people taking a back-to-basics approach to gardening, opting for perennials and vegetables....