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E-BILLING & PAYMENT PLANS
CONVENIENT AND EASY WAYS TO PAY AND VIEW YOUR TAX AND UTILITY BILLS ONLINE
ACTIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT
RECREATION PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES
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WHAT ARE STRONG MAYOR POWERS?
The Clear View Newsletter
Clearview offers convenient and easy ways to receive and pay your property tax and water/sewer bills with E-billing and pre-authorized payment plans.
E-Billing allows residents to receive property tax and water/sewer bills electronically via email, instead of by mail and to view those bills at any time. Register for E-billing online.
your bank or financial institution in 10 equal payments from January to October. Enroll today by filling out the PAP form on our website.
Due to the potential mail strike, property tax bills were sent out earlier than usual The balance owing did not include any payments towards the May instalment Failure to receive bills (property taxes, utilities, etc.) via regular mail does not absolve the responsibility to remit payment by the due date.
Pre-Authorized Payment Plans reduce the risk of late payment penalties by automatically withdrawing payments from
To find out more, please visit clearviewca/pay-registerapply/property-taxes-assessment
19 June 2025
Get to know Clearview with our ‘Fun Facts’ Quiz:
We’ll pose questions for you that we’ll answer in the next edition! What payment options are available for Property Taxes?
How can I purchase a Burn Permit?
Check back in the next edition for the answer to the questions above
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Project Recreation Programing for All Ages & Abilities
Clearview is committed to providing new opportunities for residents to be active. As our Township grows and expands, recreational programs to support youth and adults will help to make Clearview an attractive place for families to live and create a healthy and positive community for everyone
The Active Communities Project aims to create sustainable programs for all ages and abilities. Started in 2024 with a Resilient Communities Fund Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), the project is also expanding programs at the Youth Centre and undertaking research and engagement to shape future active recreation opportunities.
Programs currently available include:
Youth Gym Nights
Active Aging Fitness Classes
Social Walk Club
Learn to Run 5k
Summer Park Program
Hiking and Trail Walking Series
Short Mat Bowling
To learn more about the programs on offer and how to register for them, visit: discoverclearviewca/recreation-programs
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Discovering Clearview: Subscribe to the Events Newsletter and Discover Clearview Township Events and Activities
Stay up to date with Township and community events and activities throughout Clearview this summer with the Discovering Clearview Newsletter The bi-weekly newsletter informs subscribers about upcoming Signature Events, Community Events and Weekly Events listed on the
Fun Facts Answer: Who is responsible for waste collection in Clearview?
The County of Simcoe is responsible for waste collection. Their website has helpful information such as collection schedules, Waste Wizard & their App which provides weekly collection reminders
Simcoe County Website
Discover Clearview Events Calendar Stay up to date on what’s happening in Clearview with bi-weekly updates delivered direct to your inbox! Visit the Events Calendar for more information, to submit your community event or to subscribe: www.discoverclearview.ca/events
Fun Facts Answer: Where can I find out about Community Events?
The Discover Clearview events calendar is your one stop shop for Clearview community event information, including Township signature events and community organized events happening in Clearview
Events Calendar
Strategic Plan Highlights
Install Electric Car Charging Stations
An initiative under the Climate priority, the installation of 10 EV charging stations is 100% complete, with 10 stations installed and operational
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Creemore Branch Addition Plans
Ensure any environmental initiatives are considered when developing space requirements for the addition.
Upcoming Strategic Plan Initiatives:
Develop a Parks Master Plan
Certify 25 Firefighters to perform High Angle Rescue services to the new NFPA 1006 rescue standards.
Evaluate the need for additional opening hours at all Clearview Public Library branches. The Clerks, Public Works & By-law Departments will work together to develop a Traffic and Parking By-law Review how the Clearview Public Library and their patrons can reduce their carbon footprint.
beextendedtomunicipalitieswithcouncils ofsixmembersormore,includingClearview Township.Thechangeswereimplemented tohelpdeliveronprovincialpriorities, providingresourcestoheadsofcouncilto acceleratetheimplementationofkeyshared municipal-provincialpriorities,suchas buildingmorehomes,transit,andother infrastructureacrossOntario
AsofMay1,2025,theMayorhasspecial powersanddutiesunderPartVI1ofthe MunicipalAct,2001,thataresummarizedas follows
LegislativePowers(eg thepowerto vetoby-laws,thepowertorequire Counciltoconsideramatter,directstaff inwriting)
BudgetDuties(e.g.thedutyand responsibilitytopresentabudgetto council,andtoapprovethebudget)
chiefadministrativeofficer,thepowerto establishcommitteescomprisedof Councilmembersandassignfunctions, andchangeorganizationalstructure.)
Themayorcannotdelegatelegislative powersorbudgetdutiesbuthastheability todelegateadministrativeandpolitical powers OnMay21,MayorDougMeasures chosetodelegatehisvariousadministrative andpoliticalpowerstoCouncilandtheCAO
TheMayorisrequiredtoexercisethese powerswithwrittennoticetotheClerkor CAOandtomakethempubliclyavailable Mayoraldecisionsanddirectivesare availableforviewingonClearview’sStrong MayorPowerswebpage.
Challenger Baseball: An Active Communities
Success Story
ChallengerBaseball,ajointClearviewYouth CentreandActiveCommunitiesProject program,isashiningexampleofthesenseof communitythatcanbeachievedwheninclusive programsforallagesandabilitiesareavailable inacommunity.
IntheFallof2024,ChallengerBaseball,an adaptivebaseballprogramwherekidsliving withphysicaland/orcognitivedisabilitiesfinda placeonateamwheretheybelong.Thegoalof ChallengerBaseballistoteachathletesthecore lifeskillsinherenttobaseball:teamwork, communication,determination,resiliency, inclusion,supportandcourage
Theprogram,fundedbytheJaysCare Foundation,wasahugesuccess,withtwelve youthfromareasacrossClearviewTownship takingpart,providingfriendship,camaraderie, inclusion,smiles,andsomehighfivesalongwith thanksfromthefamiliesoftheparticipants:
“Iamsodarnthrilledmydaughterhasjoined ChallengerBaseball Sheishavingthetimeof herlife!!Thankyoutoyouandyourcrewfor makingthishappenforherandtheotherkids It’sprettyspectacular!”
havebeensoinclusiveasateamyourselves andmodellingsomegreatcommunication, andteamskillbuilding.Greatjob,I’msoglad mykiddoscouldjoinin.”
TheprogramembodiedeverythingtheYouth Centrehasstrivedtobecomeoverthelastfive years TheYouthCentreishopingtohavethe resourcestore-launchChallengerBaseballin September
Forafullandupdatedschedule,visitthe RecreationProgramwebpage: discoverclearviewca/recreation-programs
Recreation Programs
UPCOMING EVENTS
MUSIC, MARKET & PARK IT
JUNE 5 TO AUGUST 28
Shop and support your favourite local farmers, producers and food vendors on Thursday nights in the summer. Live music, classic cars, activities and a licensed bar.
Join pool staff in Clearview’s very own heated outdoor pool with programming from June 28 to August 27. Visit our website for schedule and registration details.
Let history and your imagination take off at the annual Gathering of the Classics on Saturday, August 9, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Edenvale Aerodrome.
Meet the Economic Development Department
Supporting Clearview Township Businesses
EconomicDevelopmentsupportsexistingandfuturebusiness leadersinfindingsolutionsthathelpthemstartandgrowby drivingnewinvestment,developingpositiveimpactsonthe community,andcreatingnewjobs TheEconomicDevelopment DepartmentisfocusedonprovidingsupporttoClearview Townshipbusinessoperators,entrepreneursandcommunity organizations.
EconomicDevelopmentpoliciesandprogramshelpbuild resilientcommunitiesthatcanadapttochangingeconomic landscapesandmeettheneedsofallresidents.Someofthe programscurrentlyavailableinClearvieware:
1 BusinessInsightsSurvey-shareyourfeedbacktoshapethe futureofeconomicdevelopmentinClearview.Submityour Feedback
2.BusinessInsightsTour-Clearviewwantstolearnmoreabout Clearview'sbusinessesandhowtheTownshipcansupport theirgrowth.HostaTour.
InterestedinreceivingEconomicDevelopmentnewsabout upcomingprograms,announcementsorbusinessevents?
SubscribetotheEconomicDevelopmentNownewsletterto receivethelatestupdatesdirectlytoyourinbox: www.clearview.ca/ecdev.
TheUseofDustSuppressant: ImprovingtheStabilityofRuralGravelRoadsinAnnualApplication
Thereare198kilometresofgravelroadsin ClearviewthatourPublicWorksDepartment maintains.Partofthatannualmaintenanceis theapplicationofacalciumchlorideDust Suppressantannuallyinlatespring/early summer.Thecalciumtreatmentattracts moisturefromtheair,keepingtheroad dampevenunderhot,dryconditions.Yearly applicationaccumulatesdeeperintheroad base,improvingstabilityandpreventingfrost damage
Themoisturefilmprovidesacohesiveforce thatbindsaggregateparticlestogether, resultinginahardandcompactsurfaceand reducingairborneparticles,sedimentloadon waterwaysandsafetyissuessuchasreduced visibilityandloosegravel.
IsitSafeontheEnvironment&for Vehicles?
CalciumChlorideisasafeandextremely effectivedustsuppressant.Itisanatural, inorganicsaltthatisclassifiedasnonhazardous.Itisusedinmanyfood-grade applications,includingbeer,pickles,cheese, etc.Dustcontrolapplicationsthatfollow currentstandardpracticesrarelyresultin over-exposuretotheenvironment Regional airqualityisimprovedasairborneparticulate matterisreduced,andground
surfacewatersarenotlikelytobeimpacted andvehiclecorrosionisnotlikelyasthe treatmenttendstostayboundtothesoilin theroad,sothereislittlechanceforsignificant contactwithexposedmetalonavehicle.
Clearview Township is governed by an elected Council comprised of a Mayor, a Deputy Mayor and five Councillors, one from each of the five wards
To contact Council as a whole email council@clearview.ca. Contact information for all members of Council is available on our website:
Contact Council
Adigitalpublicationreleasedthreetimesannuallywith updatesontheprogressofourStrategicPlaninitiatives, andtheprojectsandplansmovingourTownshipforward.