Plant now for colour later

Plant now for colour later

by Anna Sauve, Master Gardener Flowering shrubs and small trees add so much to our gardens. I choose my favourites based on shape and form, seasonal interest, ease of maintenance, disease resistance, hardiness to Zone 5 or lower, and – of...

Bleachers mishandled by people who should know better

Editor: I would like to share my feelings and disappointment with current council members as well as the Clearview parks and recreation staff. It is mind boggling, the mess that has been made of Gowan Memorial Park bleachers. We have gone from great seating to an...

Condo project would complement village

Editor: I was unable to attend the May 27 public meeting pertaining to 26-OPA-08 and 26-ZBA-05 (7582 County Road 9). (Re: Residents oppose condo development, The Creemore Echo, May 29, p. 1) I have now had an opportunity to walk part of the site and all of the...

Questions result in cease-and-desist

Editor: Your recent editorial on the misuse of Ontario’s Freedom of Information system resonated deeply with me. What you described is not an abstract problem — it is exactly what I have been living through in my attempts to understand how decisions are being made at...

Density does not fit with village character

CARA is concerned about the proposed condo townhouse development at 7682 County Rd. 9, as presented to Clearview council and reported in The Creemore Echo on Friday, May 29. However, CARA welcomes the eight proposed single- family homes fronting County Road 9 and...