Local businesses cut plastic use
The last straw for Nancy Johnston was a trip she took to Southeast Asia last winter. “The women in the markets were putting mango slices in plastic bags and then further down the street there’d be mountains of discarded bags everywhere,” says the owner of Creemore’s Bank Café, adding: “The rivers in Cambodia were clogged […]
An ill wind blows…
The winds of public opinion blow hot and cold on the issues surrounding wind energy. But one thing most observers can agree on is that there’s something fundamentally wrong with a process in which small communities and individuals are expected to fend for themselves against big companies like Skyway and wpd Canada. That’s why we […]
Wiggins sues Beattie Brothers & wpd
Sylvia Wiggins’attempt to stop wpd Canada Corporation from erecting eight wind turbines on land near her Clearview Township farm pits her and husband John against their neighbours, the Beattie Brothers, who own the land on which the proposed wind farm is to be built. “This is the first time that the lessor of the land […]
Curiosity House waits for a little magic
Once upon a time there was a bookstore, a small shop in a pleasant village, a place where people could buy books and newspapers, meet their friends, listen to stories and celebrate art. The people have loved their bookstore and can’t imagine life in the village without it. So far this has been a happy […]
Interim and intern help at Echo
It’s no secret to many of you that Brad Holden, the Echo’s illustrious editor, is facing some significant health challenges in the next couple of months. The good news is that despite the fact he will undergo at least a couple surgeries, his condition is not life-threatening and we expect that Brad will recover fully […]