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NO.15
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
KLONDIKE PARK ROAD WELL SITE, RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION
HALL OF FAME
NOMINATE COMMUNITY LEADERS IN CULTURE AND SPORTS
EXPLAINED
PROVINCIAL RECYCLING CHANGES COMING JANUARY 1
The Clear View Newsletter
Klondike Park Road Well Site.
The Klondike Park Road Well Site, Reservoir and Pumping Station will provide water infrastructure for 4,000 singledetached equivalency homes
The investment is critical to enhancing the Township’s infrastructure and ensuring clean, safe and reliable drinking water for the residents of Clearview Township and the Community of Stayner
There are two parts to the construction: the Watermain, and the Well Site, Reservoir,
the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 winter seasons, between midDecember to the end of January
Construction on the Well Site, Reservoir and Pumping Station was awarded to Maple Reinders
Construction It began in September and is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2027.
Updates on construction will be posted on the Township’s website. To stay up to date, please visit clearviewca/kpr-well-site
4 December 2025
Get to know Clearview with our ‘Fun Facts’ Quiz:
We’ll pose questions for you that we’ll answer in the next edition!
When are Municipal Elections held?
How can I apply for a Boulevard Garden Encroachment?
Check back in the next edition for the answer to the questions above
Since 2018, Clearview Township has been inducting community members into the Clearview Culture and Sports Hall of Fame.
The annual awards are bestowed upon those making a positive impact on the sports and cultural community in Clearview in ten distinct categories:
1.Artistic Achievement
2.Athlete of the Year
3 Athletic Achievement
4 Builder
5 Community Volunteer
6.Festival & Event
7.Lifetime Contributions to Community
8.Team
9 Young Leader in Culture
10 Young Leader in Sport
Added in 2024, the Lifetime Contributions
Award recognizes individuals who have resided in Clearview for a minimum of 10 years and have dedicated their time and passion to making a significant impact on our community.
Nominations can be made between January 31 and March 31 of each year by visiting discoverclearviewca/hall-of-fame Legacy awards are on display in the atrium of the Stayner Community Centre and Stayner Branch of the Clearview Public Library. The Hall of Fame kiosk welcomes visitors to learn more about the outstanding contributions of fellow community members.
For more information, please visit: discoverclearviewca/hall-of-fame
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TheClearviewPublicLibraryinvitesyouto exploreitsnewlyredesignedwebsite,with easieraccesstoallthefeaturesresidentslove, includingmanyeResources(eBooks, eAudioBooks,eNewspapersandeMagazines, anddatabases).Thewebsitewasdesigned withimprovednavigationandfunctionalityin mindtooffertheultimateuser-friendly
experience ClearviewPublicLibrary’smission istocultivateadynamicandvibrant communitybychampioningliteracy, fosteringrecreation,andnurturing connections.Thisredesigniskeytoachieving thatmission.
Pleasevisitthelibraryonline: www.clearviewpubliclibrary.ca
Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes are available on Clearview’s Online Meeting Calendar Agendas are posted on Wednesdays before regular meetings. Minutes, the official record of the meeting, are posted after Council approval.
How can I check the Fire Rating?
The Fire Rating in Clearview Township is posted online on the Township’s Website The Fire Rating Webpage shows the current fire rating, what is permitted under each rating classification and how to purchase a Burn Permit.
Meeting Calendar Fire Rating
Strategic Plan Highlights
Zoning By-law Review
Clearview’s Zoning By-law is being updated to meet new provincial policies and Clearview’s new Official Plan. Public comments are being reviewed and a public meeting will be scheduled in 2026
Avening Hall AODA Renovations
Accessibility renovations a the Avening Community Centre are now complete grand opening was held o November 30, 2025
Planning CityView Implementation
Integrating the Planning team in CityView, already used by Building, to help simplify Planning approvals.
Road Needs Study
Upcoming Strategic Plan Initiatives:
Move the existing Youth Centre to a suitable nonresidential location to facilitate growth.
Evaluate the condition of all Township roadways and provide construction and maintenance priorities
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.
Public Works Week 2026.
recyclingwillstillbecollectedonthe sameday,usingthesamecarts.Theonly differenceisthatitwillbepickedupby trucksoperatedbyEmterra,onbehalfof CircularMaterials.Garbageandorganics willcontinuetobecollectedbyMiller WasteonbehalfoftheCounty.
DifferentTrucks&Times:Recyclingand organicswillcontinuetobecollectedon thesamedaybuthandledbyseparate trucks(differentcontractors)with collectionatdifferenttimesdueto routingschedules
ForFAQsandmoredetailsontherecycling change,visitsimcoe.ca/recyclingchange.
Despiteadvocacybylocalofficials,the MinistryofEnvironment,Conservationand Parkshavedeterminedthatwastefrom Industrial,CommercialandInstitutional propertieswillnotbeeligibleforcurbside collection.Pleasenote:Thischangeisnota decisionmadebytheCountyorClearview. Visitsimcoe.ca/recyclingforbusinessfor detailsandFAQ’s.
EMTERRA TRUCKS
Avening Community Centre Accessibility Renovation
TheAveningCommunityCentrehasastoried past,withthebuildinggoingthroughmany changesinthepasteightdecades Froman unusedAirForceHutatEdenvaleAerodrometo theoriginalAveningCommunityCentrein1951, andnowin2025,thenewlyrenovatedand accessibleAveningCommunityCentre.
TheHallisthesecondofClearview’ssixsmall hallstoberenovatedtocurrentAODAand HumanRightsStandards Thesestandardsare partoftheAccessibilityforOntarianswith DisabilitiesAct2005(AODA),whichspecifiesthat corporationswith50+employeesmustmake newordevelopedpublicspacesaccessible.The OntarioProvincialGovernmentimplemented theseaccessibilitystandardstohelpbusinesses &organizationsremovebarriersandimprove accessibility
TheHallisnowbuilttoaccommodateaccessible needs,withmajorupgradesincluding:
Pavedparkingwithidentifiedaccessible parking.
Auniversalelevatortoself-accessmultiple levels
TwouniversalAODAaccessiblewashrooms
6multi-genderwashrooms. Acommercialkitchentoaccommodate patronsrequiringaccessibleservices, includinglowercountertops,accessible appliances,sinksandcupboardspaces Anentertainer'sgreenroomandnew soundsystem.
Thehallisnowopen,functioningasnormal andisavailableforbookings.Formore information,visittheCommunityHalls webpage.
TolearnmoreabouttheCommunityHall AccessibilityRenovationsandAODA,visitthe StrategicPlanDashboard:
BUILDING OF THE HALL, 1950'S
UPCOMING EV
RURAL LIGHTS & WINTER NIGHTS NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY
A self-guided tour of over 20 dazzling 3D light displays at local parks and community
Clearview's 3 on 3 Youth Hockey tournament is fast-paced, communitybased hockey! Open to Youth ages
Under 9 to Under 16. Registration Opens in January, 2026. ON NOW!
Come celebrate all things winter with Winterama Willie and his friends at the annual “greatest little show on snow!”
Stayner. The Duck Races will be sure to entertain the whole family. Live music, food and more!
Meet the By-law Department
Supporting a Safe, Clean and Well-Run Community
The Municipal By-law Department helps maintain a safe, clean and orderly community by enforcing the by-laws passed by Clearview Council The Department works to resolve concerns through public education, complaint investigation, and, when necessary, enforcement actions such as warnings or fines
In Clearview Township, the most common by-law inquiries and complaints involve animal control, dog licenses, parking, property standards, noise, fencing and zoning
Where Can I Find Clearview Township’s By-Laws?
The most frequently requested By-laws are available on the By-laws & Policies page of our website All By-laws can also be provided on request by contacting the Clerk's Department
How Can I Report a By-Law Infraction or Submit a Complaint?
Criminal activity such as vandalism, trespassing, domestic disputes or loitering should be reported directly to the OPP. Bylaw concerns can be submitted in three ways:
1.Online: Anytime through our secure CityView Portal.
2.Phone or Email: Contact the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement.
3.In person: Visit the Clearview Administration Centre during regular business hours.
To learn more, visit clearview.ca/bylaw-enforcement.
The funds raised will be used to support the Centre’s mission to keep youth minds active and engaged as plans move forward to open a brand-new Youth Centre in 2026
The new facility will expand on this vision, offering enhanced spaces for recreation, leadership, technology, arts, and mentorship creating a hub where young people can feel safe, supported and inspired. Funds will help bridge the gap between the Centre’s current programming and the expanded offerings planned for the new facility.
Smile Cookie Week was more than a fundraiser; it was a celebration of community, generosity, and heart There was something truly magical about seeing so many people come together with a shared purpose.
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@clearviewca Contact information for all members of Council is available on our website:
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