Creemore Cadet heads to U.K.

A Creemore Cadet has earned a position on the Royal Canadian Army Cadet National Rifle Team. At the end of June, Cadet Sergeant Cole McArthur, 15, will travel to Bisley, U.K. to compete against hundreds of other individuals and teams at the international level for...

The mystery of the prisoner's box

During the spring and summer of 1838, prisoners in the Toronto jail crafted small boxes out of firewood, and decorated them with words and pictures. The men had been jailed for participating in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion to free Canada, led by William Lyon...

Construction brewing!

As Creemore Springs Brewery embarks on a second year-long expansion, it is taking steps to reduce disruption on Mill Street. On June 1, the Brewery will begin constructing a new retail store, maintenance area, laboratory and staff room, plus a board room that will be...

Ramp it up with leeks

By Elaine Collier In the merry month of May, one of the culinary pleasures of country life in our community is the appearance of wild leeks, or “ramps,” as they are called locally. Every spring the ramps show up – some in open forest places you can easily see, and...

Creemore Blooms garden contest

Open your garden gates! The Creemore Blooms contest returns for the second year, with a few changes this time around. This year the judges will be marking back gardens, unlike last year which focused on front gardens. “We had trouble getting judges to drive around for...

Ski racer gives back

By Kara McIntosh A 14-year-old ski racer has won a national award for her commitment to her sport and her community. Morgan Ross and her family live in Toronto, but spend as much time as they can at their home in Creemore. Morgan has just finished a very successful...