July 30, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 31

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Entrepreneur hopes Clearview will survey public, opt-in on cannabis retail

Collision injures two motorcyclists, charge laid

by Trina Berlo A young entrepreneur is asking to revisit the conversation about allowing cannabis retail in Clearview Township with the hopes that council will vote to opt in, allowing him to open a store in Stayner.

Chase Quanbury said he has already gone through the process of securing a licence to open a cannabis store, he just hopes to do so in his hometown. The only thing standing in his way is permission from council.

Back in 2019, Clearview chose to opt out of recreational cannabis retail, an option offered by the province.

The general consensus was that recreational cannabis would eventually be sold in retail stores across the province, including municipalities like Clearview, but in the early days and with so much uncertainty about how the newly legalized substance would roll out, council and staff agreed that Clearview should opt out at the time and see what happens.

The late councillor Ed Christie, a prominent member of the business community in Collingwood, was the only council member to support (See “People” on page 7)

There was a serious collision in Crremore Monday at the corner of Mill Street and County Road 9.

Police say the collision happened at 5:41 p.m. The OPP responded to a 911 call of a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle.

Both occupants of the motorcycle were transported to hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries and the driver of the car has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act. The roadway was re-opened to traffic after an investigation.

Stayner improvement plan tender approved

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Chase Quanbury is drumming up support for a reconsideration to allow cannabis retail in Clearview with the hopes of opening a store in Stayner.

Chill on Mill continues through summer

by Trina Berlo Creemore BIA has decided to proceed with the Chill on Mill initiative on Saturdays for the remainder of the summer after mostly positive feedback from businesses and residents.

The Business Improvement Area (BIA) decided to close the streets to motorized vehicles on Saturdays to foster a COVID-friendly shopping and dining experience by creating more space for people to line-up at stores and chill on Muskoka chairs that have been added to the street decor.

At a special BIA meeting on Tuesday, members reported mostly positive feedback and voted to carry the Saturday street closures through until Sept. 4, which is Labour Day weekend.

The feedback is supported by survey results that found 75 per cent said yes to continuing the event, and 25 per cent said maybe.

Some challenges have been identified with regard to transporting bulky and heavy items to vehicles parked outside of the chill zone but members are actively trying to come

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It was also noted that some bicycles were coming in hot early on in the program, a problem that has been mitigated with the use of cycle calming measures, such as barricades and messaging.

Based on feedback from members, the BIA also voted to activate the space in ways that meet pandemic health protocols, with the possibility of buskers being mentioned as an example.

Clearview council has approved a tender for the first phase of the Stayner Downtown Open Spaces Improvement Plan relating to the Centennial Park project, which includes trailhead and parkland development, reducing barriers and increasing accessibility as well as enhancing access to the trails, cycling and walking infrastructure for residents and visitors.

The tender submitted by Coco Paving Inc. in the amount of $1,190,531.93 came in well above the estimated cost of $800,000.

Council and staff are also waiting to see if an application for $250,000 from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiatives grant program will be successful.

As a result council also approved utilizing funds from the budgeted items and capital grants reserve to offset the balance of $685,568 for the overall project of phase one of the Stayner Downtown Revitalization Project. Due to the present uncertainty of the Canada Healthy Communities Grant, any shortfall will also be covered by the Gas Tax/Capital Grants Reserve.

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COMMUNITY Calendar Saturday, July 31

• Creemore Farmers' Market 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery.

COVID protocols in place. Visit www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca.

• Chill on Mill. Pedestrian Saturdays in Creemore. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays throughout July the main street will be open to foot traffic only. Visit www.

ExperienceCreemore.com for more information.

• Estate Barn Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 627 5th Concession (aka Caroline Street from the Village), Creemore.

Saturday, July 31 & Sunday Aug. 1

• Moving Sale 3051 County Rd. 42 Airport Rd. South of Cashtown Corners. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Come out and see what you can find.

Saturdays Until Sept. 15

• Fine Art Photography Gallery Exhibit. Works of Fine Art Photographer Heidi Leverty at 151 Mill St., Creemore. The gallery will be open Tgursday through Sunday from July 15 to Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5

a sensational concert that pays tribute to one of the most legendary singer/songwriters in music history. This concert is designed to leave audiences amazed, hugely entertained and clamouring for more. Rhinestone Cowgirl is a fundraiser presented by the Shelburne Rotary Club to support its fight against food scarcity in the community. Tickets for the Rhinestone Cowgirl drive-in concert are $60 per car and are available at ShelburneRotaryClub. com or Pazazz, 122 Owen Sound St., Shelburne.

Ice cream and cool drinks will be available (no need to pre-order).

• Drive Thru Chicken BBQ 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pre-order only, by July 29. Pick-up at 2220 Fairgrounds Rd North, Clearview Twp. Meal includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, tea biscuit and dessert for $18. Debit is available and encouraged but cash but will accepted. E-transfers can be sent to admin@greatnorthernex.com.

Call Maxine at 705-888-2797 or e-mail pres@ greatnorthernex.com.

Thursdays, July 29 - Aug. 26

• Stayner Farmers' Market 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A local Farmers' Market in Stayner that features vendors from all over Clearview Township and beyond! Shop and support your favourite farmers, producers and food vendors, plus wineries, cideries, breweries and craft distilleries. Located in the parking lot of the Station Park and Tourism Information Centre. Visit discoverclearview.ca.

Sunday, Aug. 8

• Rhinestone Cowgirl to Light Up the Stage “Dolly Parton” arrives for a drive-in concert at Fiddle Park at 3 p.m. with Rhinestone Cowgirl,

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

Saturday, Sept. 11

• Farms for change at the New Farm. Tickets on sale Aug. 16. Contact sara@creemore.com or search eventbrite for more information.

Friday, Sept. 3

• 16th Anniversary Jim Cuddy Jamboree.

Fundraising concert in support of Creemore Community Foundation at the Lyric pond in the hills of Mulmur starting at 6 p.m. Limited tickets available. For tickets visit www. creemorecommunityfoundation.ca.

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Ice cream vendor asks Clearview to cool it on fees

by Trina Berlo The driver of an old fashioned ice cream truck is asking Clearview council to review the township’s Fees and Charges Bylaw to make it more affordable for small operators like himself.

Mohammad Ghandehari, of Richmond Hill, operates the Hola Ice Cream truck in the area and in the GTA and says the high fees make it prohibitive to come to Clearview, despite the demand.

The ice cream truck attends private events and travels to busy communities in the summer.

Ghandehari said he has permits to sell in Wasaga Beach, Alliston and Barrie but those communities charge between $130 and $280 for the year, whereas in Clearview he can either purchase a daily permit for $50 or $1,000 for the year.

He said even in Toronto, the permit is less than $500.

With a small population and gas prices, it doesn’t make economic sense to pay the $1,000 fee.

He is asking council to reduce the fee to $150 per season.

Ghandehari said he receives weekly phone calls from people in Stayner asking when he is coming back and the kids jump up and down with excitement when the see the truck and hear its traditional music being broadcast.

“I can come a few times because the kids love it and families like it,” said Ghandehari, adding that many of his more elderly customers remark they have made their day by reminding them of their childhoods. He said the new generation loves it too, and are building

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Mohammad Ghandehari says it is cost prohibitive to bring his Hola Ice Cream truck to Stayner, despite the consumer demand, because of the high permit fees. memories.

“What I’m asking is if you could kindly help me to reduce the permit fee so I can come and provide the service to the children and families, and bring them joyful moments,” Ghandehari told council during a July 26 deputation.

Councillor Robert Walker initiated a request that staff evaluate the current fee structure.

“Since we seem to have some discrepancies with regards to neighbouring municipalities with

other licensing fees, I would like to put a motion forward to ask staff to review the fee structure on the vendor permits compared with our [neighbouring] municipalities and report back to council,” said Walker. “That way we can look at our fee structure to see if we need to revamp it to a seasonal rate… are our rates too high?”

It was noted that there may be a conflict with permanent businesses that sell ice cream, and it was asked that they be consulted.

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THE WAY WE WERE

Off and running to the finish line at the Village Green Many requests from residents for ongoing news about the Village Green project have prompted the Creemore Community Foundation to commit to providing a regular update in The Echo.

Our new Creemore Village Green is now nearing completion of all foundations, storage buildings, underground storm water drainage and electrical services. Construction at the Village Green is picking up speed after a series of events which seriously slowed the project over the last few months.

The most significant delay (over two months) resulted from an error in the concrete work for the stage which required it to be re-engineered, partially demolished, and then partially repoured. Due to the stage’s location, other work was also delayed, including the installation of the underground services for the park. It is looking like our new park will be completed this year with some planting happening both this fall and next spring.

Some other modest delays also resulted from the complex landscape design and some difficult site conditions. Beneath the entire park was a river in the Ice Age that made the soils unable to support the structures being built on it. The buildings had to be carefully designed and engineered, with extensive underground work required for the stability of all structures.

Fortunately, significant progress has continued where possible. The sophisticated structure and plumbing for both the splash pad and fountain are essentially complete.

The storage shed (next to Foodland), the mechanical building and the Creemore Horticultural Society storage space (next to the Bank Café) are done as well.

Over the next few weeks, the Foundation expects to finish the underground services and then start pouring the curbs and laying pavers for the park walkways. They also hope to install the Children’s Dress-up Dance sculpture on its base by the end of August. This is a critical step in the project and the Foundation expects to have an appropriate celebration at the site.

September will be the start of the installation of the steel for the new stage which will be a landmark of the Creemore Village Green, followed by some beautiful signage completed by Shane Durnford.

– Submitted by Creemore Community Foundation.

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LETTERS

There is support for County Road 91 closure Editor: I noticed that there are a lot of signs in our neighbourhood regarding an active campaign going on against Highway 91’s closure. As a former member of the Clearview Community Coalition, I would also like to express my point of view.

For a few years we have fought for the closure or the reduction of Walker Quarry’s operations as it causes catastrophic damage to the environment – it is harmful for the ecology and ultimately for the peace of the residents of the area (due to the strong noise and pollution). We have spent a lot of time and money on this fight, there were several court hearings as a result of which Walker was allowed to expand but on certain conditions.

One of the conditions was the closure of Highway 91. It may lead to the inconveniece of driving around for a few miles, but if you look at it through our eyes, you will see that it is impossible to live

a normal life when more than a hundred trucks per day are speeding by, causing tremendous noise, vibration, and gas pollution which we can feel in our backyards. Sometimes it feels like a chemical plant or a military tank range. The pollution and the noise are egregious.

Driving conditions became dangerous, especially on slippery road conditions, and when turning in or out of our driveways. Only by a miracle we managed to avoid accidents a few times. I understand that this highway is convenient for someone. Yet you should just know that there are people who are in favour of closing this road, in order to reduce dangerous traffic, noise, and pollution.

Yes, we are ready to go around, the distance is in fact very short. I hope for your understanding. I just wanted to express my point of view.

Dr. Rami Bleckt, Duntroon.

Homeopathic treatment same as placebo Editor: I think it is time that The Creemore Echo should include a disclaimer in articles touting the benefits of homeopathic treatments to say that homeopathy has no proven scientific or medical validity.

The severe dilutions likely results in there not even being a single molecule of the original substance in

the end product. A House of Commons Committee in 2010 found that homeopathic treatments had the same results as a placebo.

You might as well drink a glass of water, at least that is free.

Paul Vorstermans, Creemore.

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GUEST COLUMN

Workshops inspire Indigenous students to become water scientists Students from Beausoleil First Nation and Sagamok First Nation explore watershed health and water quality through Water First pilot conservation workshops World Nature Conservation Day (July 28) underscores the need for more opportunities to empower Indigenous youth to cultivate interest in, and develop a passion for, water science.

With a Seed grant of $71,700 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Creemorebased Water First has been inspiring and engaging Indigenous students to become future water scientists.

Through consultation with Indigenous community partners, Water First has delivered a series of in-person and virtual conservation workshops to explore watershed health and water quality through experiential and projectbased learning.

Recognizing the grant, Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma- Manitoulin stated, “I am quite excited to observe the stages of this outstanding initiative moving forward. I have long admired the understanding, respect and connection

that Indigenous Elders have passed down to youth throughout the ages. We all must understand that water-is-life.

Knowing that there is support for our youth to be educated and encouraged to step up and take an active role is truly outstanding.” MPP Mantha explained that “by ensuring Ontarians will always have access to a healthy and sustainable source of clean water, it gives all of us reason for hope for a better future.”

T h e O T F g r a n t ’s i m p a c t i s tremendous in the community with the organization delivering over six weeks of in-person and virtual water science programming to 120 students from Christian Island Elementary School in Beausoleil First Nation and Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik School in Sagamok First Nation. From November 2019 to March 2021, Indigenous students had the opportunity to learn about hydrology and watershed ecology while further developing their relationships with water and their lands.

“Even before the first workshop, we were really excited with all of the breadth of learning resources that were provided,” shared Lindsay Lefebvre, Grade 6 teacher at Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik School. “Water First delivered a great program in a challenging time to deliver engaging learning experiences.”

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Certified educators at Water First have developed programs that create opportunities for students to strengthen their relationships with the environment, and to foster a love of education and water science. Designed for learners from kindergarten to grade 12, Water First delivers handson STEM workshops that explore local curriculum-based water science concepts. Students spend time on the land and in the classroom exploring a broad range of water quality factors, including any specific local water health concerns and relevant traditional ecological knowledge. They also learn about the role they can play, as students and as young professionals, in protecting their water resources.

“With the underrepresentation of Indigenous youth voices in the water sciences here in Canada and the water challenges faced by many of these communities, it is critical that we offer Indigenous students the most impassioned, empowering, thorough and exciting water science education learning opportunities possible,” said Dillon Koopmans, Water First Educational Programs Manager.

– Submitted by Ami Gopal, director of development and communications at Water First.

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Students from Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik School headed onto their lands to apply knowledge gained through Water First workshops by taking water samples from a hand-drilled hole in the ice to learn about lake water characteristics.

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Proposed cannabis production controls go to public meeting

by Trina Berlo Proposed amendments to Clearview Township’s zoning bylaw are intended to get to the heart of what is agricultural and what is industrial.

A public meeting is scheduled for August 23 to hear the public's thoughts on cannabis production in the municipality following the passing of an interim control bylaw in October to prohibit the establishment of new cannabis operations for a year while staff took a closer look at the use.

Clearview staff is using the time to become educated about how other municipalities are controlling cannabis production and are asking the public for their input.

Interim bylaw was approved after rumours caused residents to fear a cannabis production facility was planned for their neighbourhood.

“We have tried to find the line between allowing producers to produce and also protect the rights of neighbours,” said Mara Burton, director of community services.

If approved, cannabis cultivation and production facilities would be subject to site plan control, which would help control the size of the facilities, what can and cannot be done in a hoop house, and regulate lighting, odour, buffering, sightlines and the storage of waste, for example.

The bylaw also proposes to change the zoning on Clearview’s two big producers – Peace Naturals at 4491 Concession 12 Sunnidale and Agri-Farm at 6954 County Road 9 to a AGI-7 Zone and a AGI-8 Zone respectively.

“If anybody today then wanted to establish a new cannabis production facility that was similar to those they would actually have to apply for a zoning amendment to the ag related industrial zone, or

potentially go into our industrial park,” Burton told council when the issue was discussed on June 14.

She is also proposing specific controls such as lot coverage provisions and setbacks to reduce conflicts with neighbours or other land uses.

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton advised council to proceed with caution because of the licensing oversight coming from the federal level. He said he is aware of other municipalities that are caught up in hearings because they have tried to impose regulations.

He said he would like to a see a county-wide

approach to regulating cannabis production.

“A lot of these people are trying to claim it’s an agricultural crop and they should be able to grow it anywhere but if it’s an agricultural crop, why do you need a licence to grow it? Because you don’t need a licence to grow any other agricultural crop,” said Barry Burton.

“I can imagine there are definitely challenges with controlling the outdoor growing but we do however have control over issuing building permits and there may still be merit in looking at these larger facilities and controlling them through site specific zoning to an ag related industry,” said Mara Burton.

Councillor Connie Leishman said she would support much bigger setbacks, and would support only allowing small operations in Clearview.

“I have lived through the public meetings that we had with our residents around Peace Naturals. It was not fun, I can tell you that,” said Leishman. “Their biggest problems were the lighting and the odour. And if you get a chance, drive by there anytime, you can’t miss it. It is pretty horrendous… and I understand that the residents have sort of learned to live with it but they’re not happy about it.”

“I firmly believe we really need to set standards for all sizes of operations,” said Councillor John Broderick. “It’ll prevent issues in the future, and if we don’t we are going to be playing catch up forever.”

The virtual public meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 23. Anyone wanting to participate in the Zoom meeting is asked to complete the request form at www.clearview.ca/Public-MeetingParticipation by noon on Friday, August 20. Observers can watch the meeting live at www.clearview.ca/ YouTube. Written comments will also be accepted and must be received by noon on Friday, August 20.

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"People want safe access to cannabis:" Quanbury (Continued from page 1) recreational cannabis retail in the municipality saying businesses had every right to attempt to get into the legal market.

At 21, Quanbury said he wants to get into this new industry, where there is money to be made, but is also intrigued by the customer service aspect of cannabis retail and thinks it would be good for the community.

“There are a lot of people who are coming to these stores for advice, who don’t want to go to drug dealers, who don’t want to grow their own,” said Quanbury. “I believe I can be somebody in the community who is local, friendly and hopefully has a business that is around for a long time.”

At this stage, Quanbury said he is canvassing the business community and presenting to the Economic Development Advisory Committee

on August 3 hoping for support for a public survey, to gauge the overall community’s opinion on opting in.

His arguments for revisiting the topic include limiting the black market and reducing access to those under age; supporting the shop local initiative by offering services that are offered in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach; and there is now a retail track record that can be examined to demonstrate that the stores are highly regulated and follow a standard set out by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

“I’ve spoken to people in the community and I’ve got a lot of support so far and I just want to do what’s right by the community,” said Quanbury. “If the survey was done I would be very confident that council would see the support and then in turn reverse their vote.”

He said from an economic development standpoint, he has been hearing support from the business community, especially when they find out that Clearview is among the 15 per cent of communities that have opted out.

“People want safe access to cannabis that isn’t sprayed with fertilizer, and you don’t have to go to some sketchy place to get it,” said Quanbury. “I want to know how the community feels and I’ll be very disappointed if council doesn’t agree to do a survey.”

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Community grant approved for baseball re-branding Council has approved a community assistance grant in the amount of $3,000 to help cover the costs of new jerseys for the North Dufferin Baseball League Creemore junior and senior teams.

The request was for $3,600 but because council had agreed to waive fees for the league at its previous

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AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW 06-54 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Township of Clearview Council will be holding a public meeting to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 06-54. The amendment to the Zoning By-law is being considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 as outlined in O.Reg 140/20 and applicable regulations. The purpose of this notice is to invite you to engage in the public process if you wish.

Public Meeting Information: When: Monday August 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm Where: Online via the Zoom online platform during the Covid-19 Emergency. You can watch the Public Meeting live on YouTube. The site link can be found on the Township’s website at www.clearview.ca/YouTube. If you wish to participate in the Zoom meeting please complete the request form on the website www.clearview.ca/Public-Meeting-Participation by Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Written comments will be accepted and must be received by Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

Project No.: 2021-060-ZB Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law 06-54 The purpose of the meeting is to provide notice that the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Clearview will be holding a public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13 as amended, to inform the public and provide opportunity for public comments on the proposed update to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 06-54 for the Municipality of the Township of Clearview as it relates to cannabis within the whole of the Township. As such a key map for the general provisions is not provided with this notice.

The Zoning By-law is a statutory document that sets out the specific permitted land uses and development standards that apply to properties in the Township of Clearview.

The amendment proposes to amend Section 2 “General Provisions” by adding the following: 2.36 CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES Where cannabis cultivation and/or cannabis production facilities are a permitted use, the following regulations shall apply: 2.36.1 Cannabis cultivation shall not be permitted on undersized lots, and a minimum lot area shall be 10 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 200 metres is required.

2.36.2 Lot coverage provisions:

a) Maximum 10% on a lot 10 hectares or less

b) Maximum 5% on a lot over 10 hectares 2.36.3 Unless zoned an Agriculturally Related Industrial Zone that permits cannabis cultivation, all buildings and facilities associated with cultivation shall be limited in area to a maximum of 200 square metres per lot, other than cultivation within a greenhouse.

2.36.4 All cultivation, associated buildings, parking areas and security fencing shall be setback a minimum distance of 300 metres to the lot line of any sensitive land uses except where a dwelling is part of a farm and not subject to MDS, the setback shall be 300 metres to the dwelling.

2.36.5 Where a dwelling is located on the same lot, cannabis cultivation and/ or production facilities must be setback 150 metres from the dwelling.

2.36.6 Buildings and parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 70 metres to a property line.

2.36.7 Any outdoor growing and any security fencing shall be setback a minimum of 30 metres to a property line.

2.36.8 Any cannabis cultivation and/or cannabis production facility shall have a separation distance of 1000 metres from any other cannabis cultivation and/or cannabis production facility.

2.36.9 Cannabis is not permitted to be cultivated, dried or processed in a hoop house.

2.36.10 All drying, processing and packaging, where permitted, must be done within a fully enclosed building and cannot take place in a greenhouse or hoop house.

2.36.11 The outside storage of waste soils, plant material, organics or fertilizers is prohibited.

2.36.12 No lighting of cannabis shall take place between the hours of 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

2.36.13 No part of any cannabis cultivation and/or cannabis production facility can be located within a dwelling unit.

2.36.14 Cannabis cultivation and/or cannabis production facilities are subject to site plan control.

2.36.15 Other than existing cannabis production facilities permitted on lands zoned Agriculturally Related Industrial, cannabis production facilities shall require a zoning amendment within the General Industrial Zone.

The By-law also proposes to change the zoning on two properties in the Township to an Agriculturally Related Industrial Zone. Those properties are located at 4491 Concession 12 Sunnidale (Peace Naturals) being proposed to go to a AGI7 Zone and 6954 County Road 9 (Agri-Farm) proposed to go to a AGI-8 Zone as shown on the key maps provided. The following are the provisions proposed for those Zones: AGI-7 Permitted Uses: Notwithstanding the permitted uses of Subsection 3.2 “Agriculturally Related Industrial (AGI)” Zone the following are permitted uses on properties zoned AGI-7: a) Cannabis cultivation b) Cannabis production facility c) All the permitted uses of Subsection 3.1 “Agricultural (AG)” Zone.

Zone Provisions: Notwithstanding the zone provisions of the AGI Zone, the following Provisions apply to the AGI-7 Zone: a) The zone provisions of Subsection 3.1.2 of the “Agricultural (AG)” Zone apply to lands zoned AGI-7. b) The provisions of Section 2.36 shall apply. c) The maximum area dedicated to processing research, analytical testing and sales is 2% of the lot area to a max of 10,000 sq m.

AGI-8 Permitted Uses: Notwithstanding the permitted uses of Subsection 3.2 “Agriculturally Related Industrial (AGI)” Zone the following are permitted uses on properties zoned AGI-8: a) Cannabis cultivation b) Cannabis production facility c) All the permitted uses of Subsection 3.1 “Agricultural (AG)” Zone.

Zone Provisions: Notwithstanding the zone provisions of the AGI Zone, the following Provisions apply to the AGI-7 Zone: a) The zone provisions of Subsection 3.1.2 of the “Agricultural (AG)” Zone apply to lands zoned AGI-8. b) The minimum lot area shall be 34.5 ha. c) The provisions of Section 2.36 shall apply. d) The maximum area dedicated to processing research, analytical testing and sales is 2% of the lot area to a max of 10,000 sq m.”

Further, the By-law proposed new definitions that are proposed to be added to the Zoning By-law being the following: CANNABIS: Means a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, including the phytocannabinoids produced by or found in such a plant regardless of whether that part has been processed or not and any substance or mixture of substances that contains or has in it and part of such a plant and any substance that is identical to a phytocannabinoid produced by or found in such a plant regardless of how the substance was obtained. Marihuana shall have the same definition. This definition does not include the industrial or agricultural production of hemp (a source of foodstuffs (hemp milk, hemp seed, hemp oil), fiber and biofuels).

CANNABIS CULTIVATION: Means the cultivation or growing of cannabis.

CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY: Means lands, building or structures used for the cultivation, processing, testing, packaging, shipping and or destruction of cannabis, authorized by an issued license or registration by the federal Minister of Health pursuant to the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR/2016-230, to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, SC 1996, c 19, and the Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16, as amended from time to time, or any successors thereto and can be for the production of medical or recreational cannabis.

GREENHOUSE: Means a building having metal, wood or similar framing enclosed with glass walls used for the cultivation, drying or processing of plants and designed such that the building can be ventilated to the open air.

HOOP HOUSE: Means a building or structure having a metal, wood or similar framing covered with plastic, polyurethane or similar material used for the cultivation, drying and/or processing of plants.

SENSiTIVE LAND USES: Means residential uses, parks, community centres, day care centres, medical facilities, churches and schools.

Your Rights to Appeal: Opportunity for Appeal only applies to the Zoning By-law Amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Township of Clearview before the by-law is passed, the person or public body: i) is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Clearview Council to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal; and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

For More Information: There are several ways to find more information about this application.

Visit our website: www.clearview.ca Contact the Planner assigned to this file: Mara Burton, Director Community Services mburton@clearview.ca 705-428-6230 ext.

264 We invite you to comment on this application and to engage in the process with us.

If you wish to receive future notices concerning this file, please submit your request in writing to the Planner assigned to this file using the information above. Please be advised that your comment or request to be notified will form part of the public record; your communication and any personal information therein will be made available to the public (i.e. e-mail address), unless you expressly request its removal.

If you have specific accessibility needs and would like another format or other accommodations the Township of Clearview will work to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at 705-428-6230 ext. 255.

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Council hopes to redirect trail funds after Dunedin says no thanks

by Trina Berlo Clearview council says it has heard a clear message from those who have spoken out against a plan to construct a trail at the park in Dunedin.

Staff is now trying to determine of the Simcoe County Connecting Communities grant money earmarked for the Dunedin trail can be redirected to another community.

The township received $10,000 from the County of Simcoe, which it was matching with another $10,000, to construct a 304.2 metre trail with limestone screenings that would go through the centre of the park off County Road 9.

Councillor Doug McKechnie said the plan was put in place with good intentions but council has received a clear opposition from the community.

McKechnie said the residents who oppose the trail want to keep the park as a local park and don’t want any additions that will attract visitors.

“I think it’s wrong and I’m choosing my words carefully here,” said McKechnie. “They do not want any improvements to it that would entice other people to come and use that park.”

“The councillor is being very polite but the reality is they were very passionate about wanting to keep the park as a local park and I understand their concern and it was a difficult discussion… it was very heated,” said Mayor Doug Measures.

They object to any signage that would indicate

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 30, 2021

Creemore baseball 11U selects off to a strong start

by Scott Weldon The Creemore 11U Select baseball team has started their season with five consecutive wins.

After having the start of the season delayed due to the pandemic, they finally got on the field at Gowan Park for a doubleheader against Midland on July 11. For most players on the team this would be their first baseball game since August 2019.

There did not appear to be much rust as the first batter, Tait Broad, singled and scored and Creemore would go on to win that game 17-6. Ben Clouthier would hit the first of his two home runs this season. Evan Wells started on the mound and struck out five batters over two innings without giving up a run.

Creemore won the second game by a score of 12-8 with a team effort consisting of ten different players scoring runs and six pitchers making their pitching debuts.

On July 18 the team travelled to Markham for the second doubleheader of the season. Once again they got off to a fast start scoring four runs on five

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Hayden Goodfellow-Oster was two for two with a walk and finished off the

game by pitching an inning and a third and striking out two batters. In Game 2 Keenan Reynolds led the way with three hits, three runs and four stolen

bases. Creemore won game two 16-3.

Game five of the season on July 20 was against Barrie, the toughest competition the team would see so far. After falling behind 2-0 in the top of the first with some poor defensive play, Creemore would tie it up in the bottom of the first when Reece Fuller singled with the bases loaded and two out to score two runs and tie the game.

Creemore took the lead in the bottom of the second and would eventually win 11-2. Creemore pitching was dominant, striking out 13 while walking only two batters and gave up just two hits.

The Creemore 11U Selects have entered August Madness, Baseball Ontario’s championship tournament, which begins July 30.

The team will be competing with other select teams from across the province in two rounds of pool play.

Creemore has been placed in an opening round pool with Brampton, Sault St. Marie and Sudbury.

Come cheer on the players on August 8 at 10 a.m. when they play Brampton at Gowan Park.

Mass immunization clinics continue through August As Ontario enters its second week of Step 3 in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, Simcoe Muskoka continues to see low COVID-19 case counts and ever-increasing vaccination coverage.

As of July 26, the total per cent of Simcoe Muskoka population vaccinated with their first dose was 68.3 per cent and those with their second dose was 53.5 per cent. At the same time the weekly number of new COVID-19 cases in our area remains low at 23 cases during the week of July 18.

“These numbers show a trend in the right direction,” said Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. “But it will require that everyone

continues to practice the public health measures still in place to help prevent any further spread of the virus in our communities, and it will take a very high coverage of full vaccination. Although much of our eligible population has received at least their first dose of vaccine, I encourage anyone who has not yet been fully vaccinated to receive a first and second dose as soon as possible.”

With an efficient case and contact management response in place, and rapid vaccination occurring, the health unit is now actively planning with its partners for the closure of our mass immunization clinics by late August.

These clinics, located across our region, have been operating since the

end of December 2020. Individuals with appointments booked after Aug. 27 will be notified and encouraged to move up their appointments or attend a walk-in clinic.

“Although mass immunization clinics will close by the end of August, COVID-19 vaccines will still be widely available to eligible individuals through other avenues, such as community pharmacies, health care providers and other pop-up clinic opportunities that will continue after August,” said Gardner.

Due to the wind down of mass immunization clinics and the reduced incidence of COVID-19 cases in our communities, the health unit is also planning for the reduction in casual

staff who were hired on contract to assist with COVID-19 immunization, case and contact management, and outbreak response.

“I want to take this opportunity to publicly recognize all our employees; those who have been with us for a long time and those who joined us specifically to help with the COVID-19 response,” said Gardner. “I applaud their dedication and tremendous contributions in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to helping the people of Simcoe Muskoka to be safe and healthy throughout this unprecedented health crisis.”

For more information about the health unit’s response to COVID-19, visit smdhu.org/covid19.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 30, 2021 •

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MOVING SALE Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1. 3051 County Rd. 42 Airport Rd. South of Cashtown Corners. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Come out and see what you can find.

ESTATE BARN SALE 3627 5th Concession (aka Caroline Street from the Village), Creemore. Sitting room chairs 2 antique CNR seats, antique Davenport sofa-bed, china/ glassware, workshop items, boxes of bolts, nails, antique tools, antique single plow, heavy horse harness, pew wood, vintage vinyl records, prints, frames, lawn mower, mower engine (not seized), antique horse shafts and more. Saturday, July 31 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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FARMHOUSE FOR RENT. Available for ski season. Price negotiable. All utilities included. 5 bedroom farmhouse on 200 hundred acres. 10 minutes north of Mansfield.

Inquiries please contact Paula at 519572-5071.

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A Collector trying to recreate an OLD TIME GENERAL STORE is looking for items found in a General Store before 1960. E.g. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash paid. 416745-4981 or 416-953-6219.

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ELLIOTT PAINTING AND DECORATING, over 30 years experience with excellent references.

Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

Full Time Employment: Earth Power Tractors in Stayner has full time employment opportunities available.

Looking to hire motivated individuals for SERVICE TECHNICIAN positions and YARD MANAGEMENT. Please contact/send resume to Peter Weel: 705-428-3132 or pweel@ earthpowertractors.com.

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In loving memory of Tom Montgomery July 27, 2020 Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our life to share But in our hearts you’re Always there.

Love Barb, Jane, Margie, Merle & Families

Friends of the East Nottawasaga Cemetery on Fairgrounds Road have begun fundraising for this year.

As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled this area in the mid 1800s are resting here. Contributions towards this project can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.

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Smith Lawn Care is looking for a FULL TIME GENERAL LABOUR. General day involves lawn cutting, garden maintenance and other odd jobs, experience is great but willing to train as well. $18 an hour to start. Please send a resume to smithlawns@outlook.com.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 30, 2021 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

YOUTH CENTER ASSISTANT – TEMPORARY, FULL TIME Clearview Township is currently seeking a temporary full-time Youth Center Assistant from August 2021 to September 2022.

Clearview Township stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas; - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and other major centers in Southern Ontario. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our community offers all the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of small-town quality of life.

Qualifications: Recognized High school diploma or equivalent and postsecondary certificate in Social Services, or Youth Work and or Recreation and Leisure with 1-year related experience including experience working with youth 12 to 17 years of age. In addition, current CPR “C” with AED, First Aid Certification and a valid driver’s licence are essential to this role. Non-violent Crisis Prevention Training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Youth Center Coordinator, working as a team member and responsible for the controlled entry access, supervision, planning and implementation of youth centre recreational programs and activities across Clearview Township (for 12 to 17 years of age).

The preferred candidate will have experience delivering services within a Youth Center. They must be diligent in ensuring all equipment and supplies are used accordingly and record when equipment and supplies are not returned. They must be able to resolve conflicts while displaying a professional, enthusiastic and courteous demeanour at all times. They must be able to follow procedures with respect to recognizing youth at risk in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act. Experience creating a liaison with the Clearview Youth Center, community organizations and corporations, youth-related agencies and education institutions to coordinate and promote activities is a definite asset. The ability to be flexible to work afternoons, evenings as well as weekends is a must.

Simcoe County Warden George Cornell joined Colin Nelthorpe, Chair of Fierté Simcoe Pride, for a flag-raising July 26 at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre in support of Fierté’s mission, “to create and offer inclusive events, services, and educational opportunities that rise above heterosexism, heteronormativity, and homo/bi/transphobia, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County.”

On behalf of the County of Simcoe, Cornell expressed support for the tenth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride and its purpose to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events. The County of Simcoe is proud to proclaim Fierté Simcoe Pride and raise the Rainbow and Transgender Pride flags.

Until August 8, Fierté Simcoe Pride has planned numerous events and activities that focus on education, awareness, community development, creative expression, and fun for the whole family. For details, visit www. fiertesimcoepride.com or www.facebook.com/FierteSimcoePride.

Salary: The hourly rate range offered for this position is $26.85 to $32.63 per hour.

Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2021-019 to Human Resources by July 30, 2021, to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

NOTICE- CLEARVIEW FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION DATE: JULY 2021 CLEARVIEW, ON - Clearview Fire and Emergency Services is hosting two recruitment information sessions. We are hiring paid-on-call firefighters for our stations located in New Lowell, Creemore, and Singhampton. If interested, please attend one of the following information sessions: • Wednesday July 21st, 2021 at 7:00pm • Thursday August 5th, 2021 at 7:00pm The sessions will be held at Fire Station 1 located at 6993 Highway 26 in Stayner and will provide a great opportunity to learn about the position and how the recruitment process works. We encourage anyone who is interested to attend.

Preference will be given to those who have attended information sessions.

Applications are available online at: http://www.clearview.ca/home/ municipal-services/emergency-services Applications will be accepted until Friday August 6th, 2021 at 12:00pm.

For more information, please contact: Sandra Doyle Administrative Assistant Clearview Fire and Emergency Services 705-428-6230 ext.401 sdoyle@clearview.ca

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