FOIs put added burden on township staff

The creation of a new staff position at the Township of Clearview will in part help deal with a growing number of Freedom of Information (FOI)requests. “We’re getting a significant number of FOIs,” said CAO Steve Sage. “Quite frankly, it’s not necessarily the number...

Siskins goalie secures three-game shut out

Just a few weeks ago, Stayner Siskins general manager Richard Gauthier was calling out his goaltenders to step it up a notch. How things have changed. After hearing of Gauthier’s remarks of “taking the bull by its horns”, goalie Trevor Bloch grabbed the horns...

Creemore Community Christmas Dinner moves to bigger venue

A CD of Christmas music performed by area musicians is in the works. The recording is a project of those who help pull together the annual Creemore Community Christmas Dinner. For several years the Christmas Day dinner has included live entertainment by the Wipper...
Creemore Echo launches annual toy, food drive

Creemore Echo launches annual toy, food drive

The Creemore Echo is once again holding its annual food and toy drive. The Echo is now collecting non-perishable food items, unwrapped toys for all age groups, cash and grocery store gift cards to be distributed through the Salvation Army and the Clearview-Stayner...

Clearview teen caught driving 86km/h over speed limit

A 17-year-old Clearview Township man was caught driving 86 kilometres over the speed limit Monday evening. Police stopped the teenager while travelling 176km/h in a 90km/h zone on Highway 26 in Wasaga Beach with three teenage girls in the vehicle. The driver was...

Creemore parade secures title sponsor

The Creemore Santa Claus Parade has received a title sponsorship from Creemore Hills Winery. Parade planning committee member Corey Finkelstein said he has secured a $5,000 sponsorship to cover a portion of the parade costs. “Nothing has changed. It is still the...