Kids know best at Children's Fest

On the quest for more inspirational acts to perform at this year’s Children’s Festival, Chair Laurie Copeland went straight to the source: kids. “We are always talking to kids,” she says. “We get comments from adults all the time, and it’s great that mum and dad are...

VanderKruys runs for Mayor

Four years after competing against Ken Ferguson for the position of Clearview’s Mayor, Christopher VanderKruys is back for a second kick at the can. In the 2010 municipal election, VanderKruys won 36% of the vote against Ferguson. This time around, VanderKruys’...

Clearview in good financial shape

Clearview’s finances are in good shape, its Auditor told Council at its last meeting where she presented the 2013 financial report. Reserves, reserve funds and general surplus were up to $8.7 million by December 31, 2013, said Sue Bragg, partner at Gaviller and...

Go fly a kite!

By Andy Barrie Do you ever get into a situation where some stranger is struggling over a problem you know something about, and you can’t decide whether to stick in your two cents’ worth or just mind your own business? I get this way in stores when I see people about...

Wilson replaces Hudak

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have picked Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson to be the Leader of their party until they elect a new one. On July 2, the 28-member PC caucus elected Wilson to replace Tim Hudak. In the last parliament, Wilson served as Hudak’s House...

Hardware store opening soon

Creemore could have its hardware store back up and running by August, says a company rep. Dave Tucker, Area Manager of Home Hardware Store Limited, says that since the store went into receivership in May, he has had interest from potential owners. “We have had several...