Tribute development approved
CARA Director, Bill Mann, attended last Monday’s council meeting which approved the Official Plan Amendment for the Tribute development (The development is referred to as Creemore Commons, and previously was known as Alliance Homes). Sadly, he was informed by the Mayor that since a public meeting had been held (on June 28, 2023), that we […]
Leave those leaves where they fall
Editor: You’re feeling guilty about not raking the leaves on your lawn? In spite of the lovely weather, you just haven’t got around to it? Stop feeling guilty this very minute. The leaves on the lawn are a wonderful gift. Mother Nature designed trees so the fallen leaves would enrich the soil around the trees. […]
Nature preserve neighbour concerned about communication
Editor: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has a logging project planned at the Creemore Nature Preserve, located on Concession 6 South, also fondly referred to as the Mingay Tract. The logging is slated to begin sometime this month. Numerous local residents are concerned that information about this project is not being shared, and it […]
Do the little things
Editor: Many of us are concerned about global warming and about saving our natural environment from decline. It seems like an overwhelming job, little that me or you, as an individual, can do. I recently came upon a quote [by Edmund Burke] that is encouraging. “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing […]
Gathering, an antidote to heartbreak
Editor: How do you respond to news that leaves you horrified and speechless? If you’re Sona Vancour, you share your heartbreak with your community and invite them out to the Village Green to drum with you. Last week, the results of the U.S. election left her deeply impacted, and feeling like the feminine was at […]
The Old Hunt Camp
My hunt camp is a dirty place, some may say a real disgrace, no linens, drapes, or table lace. But fabric harbours old smells and flies, from greasy guys and old French fries. The sofa will quickly tell (by its rancid and fetid smell) of its long lived hell. And all the fixtures need repair, […]
Autumn Remembrances
In Creemore, the maples burn in hues Of red, yellow, orange – Like old friends waving from the north end of Mill Street. Fields lie quiet, grain sown deep, Waiting patiently for the Spring rains’ soft kiss. And there, on the corner by the Sovereign Hotel, The chestnut tree still stands in my heart A […]
Readers may have family connection to cemetery
Editor: Years ago, my maternal grandmother told me we were related to the Campbell and Blair families around Duntroon. As most properly realize, we think we have all kinds of time to ask questions of our older relatives, then one day it’s too late. I was lucky. The late John Montgomery once told me we […]
Not too early to plan for Christmas giving
Editor: The Christmas season is fast approaching at the Clearview Stayner Food Bank. There are 85 families registered, which includes 107 children. Parents are struggling to afford the high cost of day-to-day living and many can’t imagine how they will make a Christmas for their kids. So this year the food bank will be purchasing […]
Mega homes won’t solve housing crisis
Editor: Once again the Doug Ford steam roller is at work. The rural community of Singhampton, located in Grey Highlands, two hours north of the GTA, is having a 37-unit mega home subdivision proposed in our pastoral rural community and is pursuant to a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), which will preempt the opportunity for any […]