The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, September 11, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 37 www.creemore.com
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News and views in and around Creemore
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Elise Beauregard
John Broderick
“To know that our councillors have to think about what they’re promoting and if they’re going to be making money. They should be focused on the right thing and not their bank accounts,” she said. “People need to be aware that there
are citizens that care about this and we just don’t want [council] to be passing things they shouldn’t be passing. It shouldn’t happen. It should be fair, it should be democratic.” Beauregard said she launched the (See “Pecuniary” on page 2)
COVID-19 cases creeping up by Trina Berlo With back to school and another jump in local cases of COVID-19, Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health said he remains concerned. Dr. Charles Gardner is urging people to screen for symptoms before going to school, or work. “What’s really key for parents right now is to screen your children each day before they go to school to make sure that they don’t have any symptoms or signs of COVID-19, and if they do develop any symptoms that they are to be excluded from school,” said Gardner. “Even if you have one symptom, that’s enough to stay home.” Health guidelines state that students and staff cannot attend school if
they have even one new symptom of COVID-19 that lasts more than a few hours. This does not apply to known symptoms related to seasonal allergies. He said if a student does develop symptoms, parents would then need to seek medical advice on how to proceed. A child that has had a COVID-19 test because of symptoms, but has tested negative, may return to school when they have been free of symptoms for at least 24 hours, provided they haven’t come in contact with someone who is confirmed to be an active case. “In those instances, they stay off for a full 14 days in order to make sure they’re not transmissible with COVID-19, even if they have a negative test. It’s a precautionary
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Lawsuit filed in response to ATV motion by Trina Berlo Creemore resident Elise Beauregard has filed a lawsuit against Clearview council member John Broderick, claiming he had a conflict of interest in championing ATV access on all township roads. Broderick is the council member who, on July 27, brought forward a motion to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-sides access to all township roads. The motion was eventually amended to call for “greater access” to township roads versus access to all township roads, road allowances, undeveloped roads and trail systems. The concern is related to the fact that Broderick is the owner of J&R Cycle in Stayner, which sells off-road vehicles. The Echo could not reach Broderick for comment this week. When asked what she hoped for as an outcome, Beauregard said, “Best case scenario everything would be put on hold for some time and hopefully on top of that we’re not going to revisit the ATV access to everything.”
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measure to protect the school environment,” said Gardner. As cases continue to increase, even before students and teachers were back in class. “I think it’s important that people be mindful of who’s vulnerable now that children are heading to school – that’s another opportunity for transmission,” said Gardner. He said to avoid a second wave, it is more important than ever for people to adhere to public health guidelines by wearing a mask, physical distancing and hand washing. There is a screening tool online at covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment. The case count for Simcoe Muskoka is at 738, with 31 of those classified as active.
New arrest made in March shooting New charges have been laid in a shooting that happened in the Township of Clearview back in March. On Sept. 2, police executed a warrant in Scarborough and arrested 33-yearold Marvin Lattif. He is charged with: robbery using a firearm; Careless use of a firearm; Indignity to a dead body; Attempting to commit murder using firearm; Discharging a firearm with intent; Aggravated assault; Break and enter; Occupying a vehicle known to contain a firearm; and Possession of a firearm in contravention of a prohibition order. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Rick Christopher Graham, 32, of Brampton, who is facing charges in relation to this case. The shooting took place March 2 at a residence on Collingwood Clearview Townline, near 36/37 Nottawasaga Sideroad. A male victim was transported to hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Members of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) located a deceased male that same morning in the City of Toronto, believed to have succumbed to his injuries as a result of the shooting. The deceased has been identified as Rohan Rose, 36, of Toronto. A 48-year-old Toronto resident was previously charged in this case. If you know the whereabouts of the wanted male please contact the Huronia West Detachment of the OPP at 705-429-3575 or the Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888310-1122. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous is asked to report online at www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). The investigation is continuing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) with assistance from TPS.
