Opinion

I want to talk about pain management for all conditions in the body and their presenting symptoms. Pain is most often linked to inflammation, when it comes to any type of injury or nerve issue. Our bodies send inflammatory cytokines to the site of injury in order to heal and repair damaged [...]

When making homemade barbecue sauce, there’s a lot of room to get creative. With the formula of salt, sweet, tart and spice (including heat, if you like), you can riff on the recipe, taking advantage of all kinds of locally produced seasonal gems. To start, you’ll want a base of [...]

Of the many joys of spring – more daylight, warmth in the air – nothing makes me happier than seeing pops of colour return to our outside world. Who doesn’t take delight in the fresh greens of new growth, the cheery yellow daffodils, the pastel blossoms of spring flowering trees, and the [...]

As reported earlier in The Creemore Echo, the Legion hosted 250 veterans at a recognition dinner on April 29, 2023. The event evoked thanks from the veterans and a level of appreciation they must feel infrequently. What about Canada’s commitment to its veterans? Many return home with illnesses [...]

This month we continue the story of Creemore’s first band written by Joe Leonard whose father ran the Leonard House, now known as the Sovereign. Joe sent his story to the Creemore Star where it was printed in 1946: Well, after the first year of the band some of the players were quitting, as [...]

A total of 60 municipalities (and growing daily) have formally endorsed legislation on the table to hold municipally elected officials accountable to the same standards as every other workplace in the province. Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, is legislation that [...]

Most media focus on the royal family these days seems to be on Harry and Meghan’s trials and tribulations (has anyone tried slogging through The Spare, only to realize halfway through that it all could have been summarized in a few neat paragraphs to “spare” us all a huge waste of time?). It’s [...]

Editor: Kudos to Murray Lackie (I believe that every day should be Earth Day, The Creemore Echo, April 14) for a salient, honest, letter with trademark Lackie humour. What a simple yet brilliant reversal: every day Earth Day, with one day a year for “climate warming” celebrations, “then we can [...]

This National Volunteer Week, Clearview Township Council and Staff would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the volunteers in our Township that continue to support the strong, interconnected, vibrant and fun community here in Clearview. The theme of National Volunteer Week 2023, April [...]

The recent spell of warm weather saw many of us out in our backyards, beginning the hopeful spring activity of “tidying up” and preparing our gardens for the upcoming growing season. I was one of those hopefuls, spending every warm day out in the garden. However, walking by my house one might [...]