July 9, 2021

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The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, July 09, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 28

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News and views in and around Creemore

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A small group of area residents gathered for an Indigenous support walk throughout the streets of Creemore on July 1 to honour the lost lives at Indigenous residential schools and advocate for reconciliation and decolonization.

Saturday street closures for 'Chill on Mill' by Trina Berlo The Creemore Business Improvement Area (BIA) is piloting a program to close the main street to motorized vehicles on Saturdays only to encourage local shopping and dining in a safe and distanced manner. Dubbed Chill on Mill, the program will see Mill Street, from Elizabeth Street to the Village Green, closed to vehicles Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning July 10, to create a pedestrian and bike friendly zone. During that time, patrons may see businesses using the sidewalk space in front of their locations to display merchandise and provide additional seating. “We are excited to be hosting Chill

on Mill in Creemore every Saturday this July,” said BIA member Linda DeWinter, Chair of the Chill on Mill Committee and owner of the Creemore 100 Mile Store. “We’re creating a safer and physically distanced downtown so the public can support the incredible and truly resilient businesses who are happy to welcome the community and visitors back. Chill on Mill Creemore will be happening every Saturday throughout July for the public to check out our one-of-a-kind shops and enjoy a meal or a drink on a patio. We can’t wait to see you downtown.” The initiative is part of an effort to make for a safe and enjoyable shopping and dining experience as the province advances through the steps of its

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Roadmap to Reopen plan. In Step 2 of the plan capacity at non-essential stores remains at 25 per cent, and 50 per cent at essential businesses. The BIA has been looking for ways to mitigate congestion and allow people space while waiting in line at businesses, including the addition of Muskoka chairs painted in the lavender theme that have been placed around town. For those who may need assistance getting heavier items to their vehicles parked on side streets or at Station on the Green, the BIA has opted to purchase two wagons that will be made available to stores and restaurants. Pick-up zones will be established at each end of the barricaded portion of (See “BIA” on page 6)

The Clearview Youth Centre is going “On the Road” offering drop-in sports and recreation programming at community parks in Stayner, Creemore and New Lowell. A variety of outdoor activities will be offered at the following locations: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ives Park in Stayner; Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Gowan Memorial Park in Creemore; Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at New Lowell’s Recreation Park. All programs are free for youth 1018 years old. In addition, the EcoPark Trailblazers program at the Clearview EcoPark, on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., provides an opportunity to explore, learn and discover while helping to keep the EcoPark Trail safe and maintained for all visitors. Volunteer hours will be available to all participants. Strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place, including a capacity limit of 10 youth, screening, contact tracing, face-coverings and physical distancing. The Youth Centre is now open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for drop-in and registered programming. For more details or to register for programs visit www.discoverclearview. ca/youth-centre.

Stayner Farmers’ Market held Thursdays The Stayner Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. until August 26. Located in the parking lot of the Station Park and the Tourism Information Centre, the market features farmers, producers and food vendors, plus wineries, cideries, breweries and craft distilleries.


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