BIA goes into elections without nominees

The Creemore BIA has yet to receive any nominations for its executive and the election is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 12. There are five openings: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and one director at large. Outgoing president Corey Finkelstein said if...

NCC creates stream bypass in Mingay

A group of volunteers were out on the Mingay Tract last week adding vegetation to a newly created stream bank. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) recruited helpers to come out and hammer 1,500 live stakes into the streambed. The stakes, made from willow and...

Hospital closes main doors one hour earlier

The Collingwood General & Marine Hospital will be temporarily shutting the main doors of the hospital, one hour earlier at 7 p.m., while enhanced Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) screening precautions are in place. Visiting hours remain unchanged, ending at 8 p.m., but...

Cenotaph renewal project proceeds brick by brick

Volunteers restoring the cenotaph in Creemore are getting ready to brick the pad around the memorial, in time for Remembrance Day. The Cenotaph Renewal Project team has raised $2,000 toward its $3,600 goal. There is now a push to raise the funds to pay for the...

Carbon monoxide alarms now required in some homes

As of Nov. 1, carbon monoxide alarms are required in certain homes in Ontario. “If your home has a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, you must have a working carbon monoxide alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home,” said Clearview Fire Chief Colin...

Fright night in Creemore

Ghosts and ghouls are descending on Creemore tonight. Experts predict they will arrive alone and in packs around dusk, inflicting terror on all villagers. No candy is safe from their wrath. While trick or treating, youngsters are invited to the Station on the Green...