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Friday, December 3, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 49
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On Nov. 30, just after 2 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with members of the Simcoe County Paramedic Service and the Clearview Fire Department attended a collision on Highway 26 near County Road 42 (Airport Road) in Stayner. Members of the OPP’s Technical Collision Investigation Team also attended to assist in the investigation. A vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 26 collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 55-year-old from Clearview, was airlifted to a Toronto area trauma centre and remains in critical but stable condition. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 705-429-3575.
by Trina Berlo During a six-hour budget meeting on Monday, councillors heard presentations from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (asking for a $3,978 increase over last year), Clearview Public Library, and public works, which includes roads, water and sewer servicing, development and engineering. Facing increasing prices and other pandemic related financial pressures, staff attempted to reduce spending in order to bring down the initial proposed increase of 9.14 per cent. At the start of the second budget session on Nov. 27, knowing the County of Simcoe had passed a budget with a two percent increase, councillors were presented a revised budget with an estimated 7.57 per cent increase in the Clearview portion of taxes (including funding for the OPP), and a 5.01 per cent increase in the overall amount of
Councillors Doug McKechnie and Thom Paterson oppose budget cut that would put a hold on speed reductions. taxes collected by the municipality, factoring in the county portion, and education taxes which are estimated to go down. By the end of Monday’s session, council had the overall increase down to 4.31 per cent, despite efforts to cut deeper. With the caveat that he hates to arbitrarily throw out tax targets, Councillor Thom Paterson put forward a motion that council get the increase down to two per cent by looking
for discretionary spending to cut, recognizing that it is a pandemic year and residents can’t take the added financial burden. “I think it’s only fair,” said Paterson. “It looks like an expansion year. I believe firmly in what the staff is doing but I’m hoping that this council can look closely, with staff of course.” The motion was supported by council but finding cuts that come from taxation proved difficult, when some spending (See “Budget” on page 14)
This weekend full of festive events Christmas in the Valley is this weekend. The festivities begin on Friday, with the tree lighting at Station on the Green, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A portion of the streets to the east of the Station will be closed to allow people plenty of room as they stroll through the parkette, participate in the crazy mask contests, decorate Santa’s tree, grab a drink and a hotdog and warm themselves by the bonfire. The crazy mask contests will start at 5:30 p.m. with the pre-schoolers, followed by the grade schoolers, the teenagers, the adults, and the seniors.
The Creemore Coyotes hockey team is going to make an appearance and have donated game tickets to the winners and other prizes for each age group. Donations of food and toys will be collected by firefighters and other volunteers. The Creemore Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., watch as community groups and businesses parade by with their floats, during this traditional parade moving south along Mill Street, from Johnston. Santa will be stopping by the Log Cabin after the parade to visit with children.
During the weekend, the Creemore Farmers’ Christmas Market is at Station on the Green, with growers and bakers at the Saturday and crafters and other makers on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. For shoppers, The Creemore BIA is providing a big hearted wrapping service with proceeds going to support local organizations and charities. The Holiday Gift Wrapping Room is at Creemore Springs Brewery (in the Model A room) every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. until Dec. 19. For more details, see page 8-9.
Threat made against Catholic high school Members of Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing their investigation into an anonymous threat made against a school in Collingwood. OPP received an anonymous threat to Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School in Collingwood. As a result of the anonymous threat, the OPP are actively working with the school board and are engaged in a criminal investigation and the school is seeing an increased police presence. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about who made this threat is asked to call Collingwood OPP at 1-705-445-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can also be made online at ontariocrimestoppers. ca.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday to Saturday until Dec. 31
• The Handmade Holiday Market. A pop-up shop showcasing local artisans located inside the Colours of Creemore Hair Studio at 146 Mill Street. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday. There are a few vendor spaces still available, please email thehandmadeholidaymarket@gmail. com for details.
Saturdays and Sundays until March
• Free Public Skating sponsored by the Stayner Lions Club. Sundays in Creemore from noon to 1:20 p.m. and Saturdays in Stayner from 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays until March
• Parent and Tot Skate at Creemore Arena from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Adult Skate at Creemore Arena from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $2 admission. Proof of vaccine required.
Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 19
• Creemore BIA Holiday Gift Wrapping at Creemore Springs. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 3 p.m. Have your gifts wrapped by local community groups for a donation to their great cause.
Friday, Dec. 3
• Creemore Firefighters Annual Fill the Wagon Fooddrive. Proceeds go to help the ClearviewSayner Food Bank. 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Creemore Christmas tree lighting. • Annual Creemore Christmas Stroll. The Tree Society of Creemore presents the annual tree lighting at Station on the Green from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come out for an evening of music, bonfire and food. Crazy mask contest for all age groups. Donations will be collected for The Echo toy drive and Firefighter's food drive. To sign up to help contact tsocinfo@gmail.com.
Saturday, Dec. 4
• Creemore Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m. on Mill St. This year the traditional parade is back! Make sure to visit Santa at the Log Cabin after the parade. For those wishing to participate in the parade, be at the Creemore Arena and/or Legion between noon and 1 p.m. • The Stayner Santa Claus Parade presented by the Stayner Kinsmen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting at Station Park on Huron St. Santa's elves will be accepting donations for the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank along the parade route. The Stayner Kinsmen Club and the Stayner Heritage Society will be serving hot dogs and hot chocolate at the Jubilee Presbyterian Church. Everyone welcome during and after the parade. • Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Silent Auction in the Foodland parking lot. Starts at 11 a.m. and closes after the parade. • Special this Saturday during the Christmas in the Village event, pop by the Creemore Branch of the library after visiting with Santa to check out a display of unique handmade gift/book bags at an exceptional price. Staff will be giving out free Twiddlemuffs at this time, too. Twiddlemuffs are fantastic fidget soothers for those suffering from Dementia, Alzheimer's or Autism. • Christmas Bazaar at Centennial United Church. Want to check off your Christmas list? Join our 20 vendors before or after the Stayner parade. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations for the food bank are welcome. Centennial United Church, 234 William St., Stayner. Please use north entrance (the one with the ramp).
Saturday, Dec. 4 & Sunday, Dec. 5
• Creemore Farmers’ Market Annual Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Station on the Green. Begin your Christmas Shopping early with delicious products from our growers and bakers on Saturday and creative handicrafts from our local makers on Sunday. COVID-19 protocols in place.
Friday, Dec. 10
• Donations of gently used items for the NCPS Kids’ Shopping Room are being accepted up until Dec. 10. Bring items that are too good to be through that kids may enjoy gifiting to their loved ones. Bring items to the front door of the school during school hours.
Saturday, Dec. 25
• Jolly news! This year the Creemore Community Christmas Dinner features a take-out meal at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington St. W. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Legion has offered up the kitchen and we are adhering to pandemic protocol. While we cannot yet be together in fellowship, we can offer a traditional dinner for your home. Register with Donna B. at 705-466-2523 or CreemoreChristmasElf@gmail.com by Dec. 14. Volunteers and donations welcome. Pay what you can. Special arrangements can be made upon request.
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COVID-19 cases surge above most areas in province by Trina Berlo For the sixth week in a row Simcoe Muskoka’s COVID-19 incidence rate is higher than the provincial rate. “I note that in the previous waves our [rate] was much less than the province’s, in the range of half the provincial rate,” said medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner. “During the fourth wave it has been a very different situation for us.” At 82.5 cases per 100,000 population, the rate is higher than health units in the GTA, which are all below 40 cases per 100,000 population, making Simcoe Muskoka the eighth highest in Ontario. Twenty-five per cent of the cases in the region this past week were in children under the age of 12, with the majority being school age children between the ages of four and 11. Young adults 18-34 have the highest percent positivity rate and males 18-29 have the lowest vaccine coverage rate. Gardner notes the new Omicron variant may be more transmissible and research is being done to determine
many of the unknowns. The presence of the variant with seven cases in Canada as of presstime has caused flights to be barred to certain African countries. Gardner said there are no identified cases in Simcoe Muskoka but urges people to get vaccinated and follow all public health measures. He is advising people to reduce their social circle, and think twice before hosting holiday gatherings. “I am becoming very concerned about the trajectory of things and where we are headed,” said Gardner, adding that other regions in the north with higher transmission have reinstated capacity limits. “This is not something I’m intending to do immediately. It’s something that I’m looking at if it proves to be necessary depending on the trajectory of our cases. But it’s something that I want the community to be aware of,” he said. Gardner said open letters will be issued to workplaces, businesses, and municipalities.
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A Christmas memory
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THE WAY WE WERE
LOCAL HISTORY
Christmas is exciting for any boy of 10 but it was extra exciting for Donald McLeod in 1935 on the farm where he lived near Glen Huron. Sadly, Donald has passed away. The story is such a Helen good story and the telling of BLACKBURN it so good that I know you will enjoy it. It was written in 2006.
Helen Blackburn is a retired teacher, avid gardener and a long-time contributor to the Creemore Echo. She writes about local history.
Doug Stephens at the wheel of the Stephens Co. truck during the 1990 Creemore Santa Claus Parade. The photo is from The Creemore Star archives, which were donated to The Creemore Echo by Helen Blackburn. We are grateful for this treasure trove of images and we look forward to sharing them with our readers in The Way We Were. As always, anyone wishing to submit photos is encouraged to send them to editor@creemore.com, or bring them to the office at 3 Caroline St. W., and we will scan them and return them right away.
POEM
Facing My Fears On one warm day this fall I took chainsaw and maul Out to tackle my firewood pile, To lay by winter fuel For the season of yule And beyond, for a warm domicile.
POET LAUREATE
Although I am now in my 82nd year and have experienced many Chrisitmases with many special moments, the one that stands out in my memory happened 71 years ago when I was ten. We were a family of nine living on a farm in the Glen Huron area. The fall of 1935, my mother was expecting her 8th child, developed an infection in her hand which eventually became septic. In November she was hospitalized. Grandma McLeod came to take care of us. I don’t remember much of that except that her hair was falling out and could often be found in the biscuits. Mother was not responding well to the treatment. Many of the wonder drugs used to treat streptococcal infections were not invented. In desperation the doctor suggested amputation of her arm. Father hedged and opted to wait and pray. On Dec. 23 Mother went into labour and delivered a baby girl. Father got permission from the hospital to let the family come to visit their mother and newborn sister. The community stepped up to the plate and opened the road from Glen Huron to our farm. In those days with the arrival of the first snow the battery was removed from the car and stored for the winter. The sleigh or cutter was used for transportation on the township roads. Highway 24 was open, as was the road to Glen Huron. Neighbours with shovels, horses and plows proceeded to make the road to Glen Huron passable by car. My job was to help get the car started. Father tried to crank the car. When that didn’t work we hitched up the team to tow it. Around and around the field and barn we went with Father steering the car and me guiding the horses. Not a sputter out of the Model A. Finally my hands got very cold and while I was getting them warmed he put the chains on the tires and when I returned things went better and the car started. On Christmas Day, Father loaded the seven of us in the car for the trip to Collingwood to the hospital to see Mother and Helen Louise. My sisters say that Charlie crawled up on the bed and went to sleep beside Mother. After the baby was born Mother’s infection cleared up so the story has a very happy ending.
Where that log rolled away An ophidian lay Just as big as a boa constrictor. There we were face to face. If we shared an embrace Then I feared I would not emerge victor.
Tim When I levered a log ARMOUR And I gave it a jog And it rolled to the ground with a rumble, I was faced with a sight That would fill me with fright, Cause my macho bravado to crumble.
My heart ceased to beat As I froze on my feet And I feared I may need Extreme Unction, But my fears did subside When indeed I’d not died. It was merely A Reptile Dysfunction.
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Give yourself the gift of a debt-free Christmas THE MONEY LADY
income becomes tighter it is not long before it begins to force people to reach back to credit to sustain their lifestyle. Be very careful here. Carrying balances on credit Dear Ken, Christine month over month forces December marks the time IBBOTSON you to fall into a revolving of year when Canadians credit cycle and overtime this will spend the most, whether it be on food drop your credit rating. As well, if and household goods or of course you exceed your credit card limit on the Christmas season of small from time to time, this will also drop gatherings (due to COVID) and family your score. To learn more about how gift giving. credit works, you can visit the Equifax Spending more shouldn’t drop your Canada Education Hub. credit Ken, unless you plan on not My husband has recently had issues paying it off in full and carrying a debt with his credit and used Equifax to balance into the New Year. monitor his score, (they send him One thing we did not anticipate for updates and emails when it changes). this year end was the higher level of He had a dispute with a credit provider inflation which will hit everyone’s that was eventually rectified, however wallet now and into 2022. the incident literally dropped his According to a survey conducted credit score by 70 points. Even though by Equifax Canada, 64 per cent of it was not his fault and the credit Canadians checked their credit reports provider relinquished, the damage in the past year. had already been done. Cyber crime “While there are still a lot of and credit fraud have all been on the worried people, it’s encouraging that rise since COVID. It is good to see consumers are taking the time to better that Canadians are now a lot more understand their relationship with credit savvy, they want to be in-thecredit,” said Julie Kuzmic, Equifax know, and even though we are going Canada’s Senior Compliance Officer, into the “spend season” I know most Consumer Advocacy. Canadians will still be conservative Credit has always been something with their credit. most Canadians use during the month So rather than go deeper and deeper of December and this year will be no into debt this Christmas, why not different, in fact it will most likely celebrate the true meaning of the be a necessity. Although we have season. It is the one time of year that recovered most of the jobs lost during we are supposed to “give of ourselves, the depths of COVID, unemployment to think of others, and bring happiness is still too high, and this will make it to other people.” It really isn’t extremely difficult for many Canadians supposed to be this commercialized this Christmas season. version that retailers want, where Supply chain problems have pushed you shop till you drop or burn up the up the costs for companies and now computer keys with on-line shopping. limited the supply of everyday Yes, we want to support local, but you goods. Add to this the high prices know there should be a limit. Why not we are seeing at the pumps for gas, give yourself a gift this year, do not it is understandable to see inflation go into debt. Have no credit to pay in numbers higher than expected, now the New Year. Now that’s a great gift! at almost five per cent (the fastest increase since 02/2003). Christine Ibbotson is the author of People that will be hit hardest this three finance books and the Canadian season are those with low or fixed Best-Selling Book “How to Retire incomes whose earning have stayed Debt Free & Wealthy.” Visit www. stagnant, meaning their purchasing askthemoneylady.ca or send a question power has dropped considerably with to info@askthemoneylady.ca. the price increases. When disposable Dear Money Lady, I check my credit all the time – do you think it will drop in December? Ken
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We invite you to celebrate the season with Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School NCPS SCHOOL COUNCIL
SILENT AUCTION Saturday, December 4
in the Foodland parking lot Our NCPS School Council will be hosting a silent auction just look for our school canopies! Free hot chocolate will be served and a number of wonderful locally donated items will be available to bid on, starting at 12pm! IN SCHOOL
KIDS’ SHOPPING ROOM
We are accepting donations of items from community members and families, as we have in the past, to populate our gym as a shopping room for our students to celebrate the winter holidays! Donations of lightly used items that would make great gifts will be accepted at the front door of the school up until Friday, December 10th where we can hopefully meet you and give you our thanks!
Our expected date for this event is Monday, December 13, 2021. Students will have the opportunity to visit the shopping room with their class at a scheduled time on this day. We will be opening $1 ticket purchases through SchoolCash Online. GREEN TEAM
CLOTHING SWAP SHOP
Mrs. Hawboldt and our amazing Green Team invite you to switch up your wardrobe and help the environment! This free event goes towards our EcoSchool certification this year. This in-school event for students will take place on Wednesday, December 15th in our gym. Please consider donating any gently used clothes for children, youth and adults. Drop offs can be made at the front door of the school.
For more information about NCPS activites and how to make contributions visit cre.scdsb.on.ca 705-466-2624
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Family inspired "Gin's" love of good food by Trina Berlo Aryn Ashley has been making a name for herself as a baker, even though you may not be able to put a face to the business name. For her online baking persona she goes by her childhood nickname of Gin, as in Gin’s Kitchen. It’s meaningful because she is named after her grandmother Virginia, who really inspired her love of creating homemade food. Ashley remembers her grandma Virginia always wearing an apron and always having something in the cookie jar, or in a milk bag in the freezer. Ashley has special memories of her peanut butter cookies and her pie. “She was a master with pastry, which not all people are,” said Ashley. Her love of pastry and dough have inspired her to create a popular cardamom bun, custard pies, quiche, and a gin-soaked raisin butter tart, a creative play on her name. Ashley has fond memories of baking with both of her grandmas and her mother and is now making more memories with her own two children, who also love to bake.
“My whole family, we love to cook and bake,” she said. “I grew up around it and have worked in and around the food industry for a long time.” To her, the kitchen is home and she embraces that appreciation for home cooked food with good quality ingredients. “When I think back to all of my childhood memories, it always involves good food with everybody around the table, together,” said Ashley. During the pandemic she started posting photos of her culinary creations on a profile created just for that purpose, and it has taken off. She started getting custom orders and forming partnerships with other businesses, developing recipes for the Gorgeous Spice Company, weekly feature cakes for Chez Michel and special orders for the Sequel Inn. She hopes to form more partnerships, but is keeping in mind that this is a side project to the plumbing business she operates with her husband, Nathan. Ashley said her cakes are the mainstay of her business and always have a little something unexpected, whether it’s a bit
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Aryn Ashley (right) is the baker behind Gin's Kitchen, who has a growing reputation for making creative cakes like S'mores (above). of crunch with a crumble layer, a pretzel crumb, or a filling. “There’s so many people in the industry that I draw inspiration from but then I put my own spin on it,” she said. Sometimes she asks people for their favourite candy or chocolate bar as a springboard for a flavour palette inspiration, such as s’mores, with chocolate ganache, graham crumb and marshmallow fluff, which are all homemade. “I love collaborating with people,”
said Ashely. “Because food is so nostalgic for me, I love creating those memories for people. I love talking with people and coming up with ideas. No two cakes are ever really the same.” The only thing she can’t do, She warns, is write on cakes, saying whenever she does it looks terrible, so she has given up on that. For orders, contact Ashley via Instagram or Facebook @ gininthekitchen, or by email at arynva@ live.ca.
Cassandra is the newest member of our team, and has worked in the interiors industry for nearly 10 years. She is a passionate designer who enjoys bringing vision to reality; working with mixed materials to generate balanced spaces with intentional use of colour and texture. Cassanda lives in the town of Collingwood with her husband and daughter where they enjoy cooking, hosting and hiking with their pet doodle. We are excited to have Cassandra’s services available to clients with interior design, finish selection, custom furnishings, window coverings, decor and styling.
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Spreading optimism, cheer with Happy Just Happy by Trina Berlo Area illustrator Loo McNulty is launching a new brand, Happy Just Happy. The product line is a vehicle for McNulty’s signature illustrations and messages of encouragement and affection. The root goal is to spread optimism, cheer and joy, especially after “such a crappy couple of years,” she said, laughing. The illustrations are seeped in nostalgia and feature toys, food and animal characters reminiscent of her happy, charmed childhood in Toronto as the youngest of six children, and Saturday morning cartoons, bike rides and games. “A big part of our mandate and mission is this idea of making people feel good, the whole idea of encouragement and friendship and love,” said McNulty. “We pride ourselves on having cards that are kind of quirky and a bit outside the box,” she said. Following a career in publishing, McNulty focussed on graphic design, working as a freelancer for various publications. She said her illustration work was more of a hobby and a side business, until about four years ago. That’s when she became a students of surface pattern design, which is the repeating pattern that is used to make wallpaper and textiles, for example. She said she just had this burning desire to launch what would become the Happy Just Happy brand. McNulty said the name is inspired by a drawing that was done by her son, who was in kindergarten at the time, and the caption he added to describe himself was, I’m Happy Just Happy. She loved it so much that she framed the drawing, and the title really stuck
with her. She said part of the desire to launch the brand was fuelled by the pandemic. “I could see the effect it was having on my own children and my friends’ kids, just this sense of social isolation and anxiety. Everyone was feeling it,” said McNulty. During that time, McNulty said she was posting her quirky, whimsical illustrations to social media and was getting some really positive feedback from people who were grateful for a little joyful moment. “That really compels me to continue to draw,” she said. “That’s a huge motivator for me, to have the ability to make people feel good, even if it’s for 30 seconds.” McNulty said her passion for health and happiness is also inspired by her own journey of recovery, being more than three years sober. She said her path to recovery coincides with her decision to branch out on her own and illustrate full-time. “With that comes clarity of thought and the ability to take care of yourself, feel well and be well,” said McNulty. In that vein, she said she is happy to be aligned with jack. org, a Canadian charity that aims to train and empower youth leaders to identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. Ten per cent of all proceeds are donated to jack.org to support its efforts to create engaging mental health education and resources for young people. Happy Just Happy products – including individual cards and bundles, stickers, totes and more – are appearing in retail stores, and online at happyjusthappy. com. McNulty will be holding a launch event on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at The Newsstand in Creemore, located at 3 Caroline St. W.
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Friday, Dec. 3 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
ee Society of Creemore presents the Annual Tree Lighting at Station on the Green. 5 to 7 pm. Refreshments, contests - tsocinfo@gmail.com
Saturday, Dec. 4 CREEMORE FARMERS’ MARKET
Your favouriate local producers will be at Station on the Green 9a.m. to 1 p.m.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
adition returns. Wave to friends and neighbours as they proceed through the streets rting at 1:30 pm. Visit Santa from afar at the historic Log Cabin after the parade. ct natalie@creemore.com, 705-466-9906 for more information or to register your float.
Saturdays & Sundays until Dec. 19 WRAPPING ROOM at Creemore Springs Brewery
This weekend have your gifts wrapped by volunteers from RAYS on Saturday nd by darci-que on Sunday and make a donation to support their great causes.
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Pick up a ballot at participating BIA businesses or share the fun you are having with the hashtags #CreemoreLovesXmas #mycreemore and enter to win one of three $100 BIA gift certificates.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 3, 2021
Overwhelmed with cats, Humane Society announces holiday adoption campaign The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is holding its Home for the Holidays campaign for the month of December, when adoption fees for all cats are reduced to $50. The goal is to reduce the overwhelming number of cats in care and find them a home to call their own this holiday season. There are currently more than 135 cats with the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, with over 100 available for adoption. With the large number of cats presently at the humane society, until some of the existing residents have been adopted, the organization is unable to intake anymore cats in need due to space shortages.
“With plunging temperatures, we receive dozens of calls daily of stray cats that need shelter. With so many cats at the GTHS, this holiday adoption campaign is an excellent opportunity to make space for cold and homeless cats while simultaneously matching deserving cats with loving homes,” said executive director Sonya Reichel. “We are so grateful to be part of a petloving community.” For individuals interested in adopting a cat, here are the steps to take: Visit the ‘Adoptables’ at gths.ca to follow the adoption process and schedule an interview. The interview will take place at the GTHS Animal Centre, located at 549 Tenth Line in Collingwood.
Enjoy your shopping experience in the historic village of Glen Huron. We have something for everyone.
One stop shopping for all your bird and pet food needs.
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50 lbs Black sunflower seed $37.95 25lbs. Peanuts in shell $54.00 18 kg Mixed Bird Seed $22.95 18 kg. Country cat food $33.95 18 kg Dog food $24.95
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Creemore BIA president Laurie Severn (left) and past president Jackie Durnford are among those who committed to decorating the downtown with handmade decorations made by volunteers from businesses and the wider community in time for holiday shopping and Christmas events.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Sultans of String play Collingwood Christmas Market Concert Series Three-time JUNO nominees and three-time CFMA winning Sultans of String are taking their Billboard charting and New York Times acclaimed Christmas Caravan show to the Collingwood Christmas Market Concert Series on Friday, Dec. 3, for a special UNHCR awareness bash featuring special guest Rebecca Campbell. And since one show with the Sultans is never enough, these globetrotting string wizards return the next day, Saturday, Dec. 4, to perform music from their double CD offering, Refuge/Sanctuary, with Rebecca and special surprise special guests all joining in on the fun. From fiery fiddle tunes to a Caribbean sleigh ride, Christmas Caravan’s holiday fiesta heats up when the band brings their signature sound to well known gems such as Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, a Turkish twist on Greensleeves, Silent Night, a Gypsy-jazz inspired Django Christmas, not to mention a Rumba-Flamenca fuelled Jingle Bells. For Sultans of String’s Refuge/Sanctuary multimedia show, the band features ambitious, diverse, inclusive, and passionate musical collaborations with a VIP roster of global ambassadors for peace, many of whom are recent immigrants
and refugees to Canada, as well as essential Indigenous voices. They’ll bring their unique brand of musical synergy that speak to the stories, songs, persistence and the humanity of the world’s displaced peoples. Both events raise awareness about the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and hopefully funds (through the organization’s tip jar). “Helping refugees is a cause we care about deeply because more than 67 million refugees worldwide are in desperate need of our support. They have every right to live a safe and dignified life as much as we do,” said Chris McKhool, bandleader and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient. “By supporting these shows and partnership with the UNHCR, you are providing life-saving assistance to refugees all over the world.” Both shows are at the Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe St., Studio 7, in Collingwood. Doors open at 8 p.m., showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and are available at www.eventbrite.ca (search Collingwood Christmas Market Concert Series). To donate to the UNHCR campaign, go to https://amplify.e-activist. com/14441/p2p/90279/sultansofstring.
Staff photos: Trina Berlo
Hannah Georgas (above) played two shows at Avening Hall last weekend, with guest Jenny Berkel (below).
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 3, 2021
Coyotes Corner Minor hockey night was a success with 40-45 minor hockey players in attendance. Final score: Ripley Wolves, 6 Creemore Coyotes, 2 Shots: 34-32 for Ripley Both Creemore goals scored by Oro’s Jake Beard. 50/50 winner: Lori Clarke Shoot the puck Challenge winner: Bennet Cotton – $25 Home Hardware gift card.
Creemore Curling Club standings Daytime Team win-loss-tie Coulter 7-0-1 Bell 4-3-1 Martens 3-3-2 Lambert 2-6-0 McDougall 2-6-0 From the Hack: This past Monday, Teams Coulter and Lambert won easily over Teams Bell and Martens, respectively. On Wednesday, Team Coulter had the bye, and Teams Bell and Martens secured wins. After two round robins of play complete, it appears that Team Coulter has set a high standard with excellent shooting and rock placement from Linda, Marty, Liz and Ron. The chances of any other team catching up is becoming increasingly remote. Now, the challenge is on to see which team can finish in second place! Good curling everyone!
Ladies Team win-loss-tie Millsap 3-2-0 Walker 3-2-0 Crawford 2-1-2 Verstegen 0-3-2 From the Hack: A back and forth game for Teams Millsap and Crawford. In the eight end, the house was full, with 6 rocks on the Tim Hortons donut. A tricky final shot for Judith was unsuccessful. Just for fun, a mulligan was given, but Team Millsap took the win. This week there were two new spares on Sheet 2 who brought lots of experience and knowledge. After being ‘blanked‘ last week, Team Walker was happy for the win over Team Verstegen.
Lions sponsor free public skating in Creemore, Stayner Public skating is back at Clearview’s two arenas and the Stayner Lions Club sponsorship is ensuring it continues to be free of charge. Public skating is open at the Stayner Arena from 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. on Saturdays, and at the Creemore Arena from noon to 1:20 p.m. on Sundays. Participants 18 and older must show proof of vaccine, spectators over 12
must show proof of vaccine (children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult). Everyone must sign in and complete health screening when entering facilities. Social Distancing must be observed before, during and after the activity. Dressing rooms will be open at the arena but participants are encouraged to arrive dressed for the session and
leave valuables at home. Masks/face coverings are not required while actively participating in the activity but are required while entering and exiting the program space and moving throughout the recreation facility. Face covers must be worn in lobby and change rooms. For more information about public skating, visit www.discoverclearview. ca/recreation-leisure/public-skating.
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Celebrate Christmas tradition at County Museum Christmas at the County Museum from Dec. 3-17 is an in-person guided tour celebrating some of the different ways Christmas has been celebrated throughout Simcoe County’s history. Travelling through the decorated museum galleries, heritage buildings and grounds by lamplight, costumed interpreters will share stories from Christmases past. Victorian customs, early settler treats, Sinterklaas and our own recent Christmas traditions are featured in this program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants will be offered light refreshments outdoors by the fire, as well as a Christmas gift of treats, crafts and activities to enjoy at home. Admission costs $8 per person. Christmas workshops: Light up your tabletop this season with your very own ceramic Christmas tree, Victorian Glass ornaments and Christmas crackers in our Christmas Workshop. Sessions available Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $125 per person for the three-hour workshop geared to adults. Space is limited to 10 participants per workshop. Cost includes one 14” Ceramic Christmas Tree and instruction, two glass ornaments, take home kit for four Christmas crackers, light refreshments (eggnog, apple cider, tea, coffee, cookies.) Register in advance online at museum.simcoe.ca. Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, Minesing.
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Police launch Festive RIDE campaign Police have officially launched the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign, with assistance from Victim Services of Simcoe County and MADD Barrie. Drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs continue to pose a significant threat on our roads. Six people have lost their lives in collisions where impairment was a factor on OPP Central Region patrolled roads in 2021. Already this year, OPP Central Region officers have laid 1,862 charges for impaired driving and responded to 447 collisions involving impairment, of which 121 resulted in injury, a 22 per cent increase from last year.
The Festive RIDE campaign, which runs from Nov. 18 to Jan. 2, is led by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and involves a collaboration among Ontario police services to keep roads free of alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers. During the campaign, officers will be highly visible as they conduct RIDE initiatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members of the public are reminded to plan to not drive when planning to drink or consume drugs. There are many alternative options to remove impaired driving from the picture, such as a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit or staying the night.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 3, 2021
Budget items deferred to keep costs down
County approves budget with 2% increase
(Continued from page 1) is paid for through fees, development charges, reserves and borrowing and doesn’t come directly from taxation. A presentation from deputy director of public works Dan Perreault revealed that Clearview is falling behind on resurfacing its paved roads to the tune of $30 million, and that the equipment reserve has taken a hit due to the replacement of a grader in 2020, and now has a deficit of $500,000. He is proposing to increase the equipment reserve from $190,000 to $290,000 in 2022. Items deferred to future budget years include Centreline Road reconstruction from County Road 9 to Concession 7 ($1,680,000); Riverside Drive reconstruction from County Road 9 to 15/16 Sideroad ($1,500,000); Creemore Parking at Medical Centre ($48,000); the replacement of paver stones at the Village Green ($60,000); addressing draining issues in New Lowell and in Creemore relating to the “urbanization” of Mary Street. Included in the budget is $460,000 for gravel resurfacing, and $100,000 for road line painting. Council made an about face, to the frustration of Paterson, by removing a $50,000 line item for signs required to lower speed limits on Nottawasaga Concession 10 North near Duntroon, Riverside Drive/Concession 6 and Fairgrounds Road as previously approved by council. During a recent traffic workshop council supported reducing the speed limit on portions of those roads to 60 km/hr. The item was pulled at the suggestion of Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, who was swayed by petitions, correspondence and a delegation of residents all opposed to lowering speed limits, saying he wants to hold off and seek further public input, possibly by conducting a survey. Councillor Doug McKechnie opposed reversing the decision saying council has discussed the issue for a year and a half, and doesn’t want to fuel an issue that could pit one part of the community against another, saying
County of Simcoe council approved a $638-million budget at its Nov. 23 meeting, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services, support our continued recovery from the pandemic and address significant growth in our communities. The budget also includes strategic allocations that enable the county to continue to invest in services and assets such as infrastructure, long-term care, paramedic services, affordable housing, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, waste collections, transit, economic development, tourism and enhancements to the road network. At the direction and approval of council, residents will see a two per cent increase on the county portion of their municipal property taxes in 2022. This represents an increase of approximately $5.47 per $100,000 property assessment across the region. To maintain a two per cent increase on municipal property taxes, the county will be utilizing some reserves. The overall budget expenditures increased due to COVID-19 pressures, areas of growth, investment and initiatives directed by council to enhance service levels while increasing efficiencies. “County council knows that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and local businesses have faced challenges,” said Warden George Cornell. “In 2021, the first budget of the pandemic, county council committed to not raising taxes and approved a zero per cent increase on the county’s portion of municipal taxes in order to help residents, families and businesses. This 2022 budget is a responsible budget, addressing rising costs to complete vital infrastructure and capital projects and enabling us to invest in our essential services and programs as growth continues. At the county, we employ long-term care nurses, PSWs, paramedics and staff working in employment assistance and affordable housing sectors. These essential services will continue to see increased demand in 2022 and beyond. Efficiencies in our operations, combined with the county’s prudent fiscal management, ensure that we can keep supporting our residents and communities while keeping our 2022 tax rate below inflation.”
Clearview council members voted to remove a budget item that would facilitate a controversial speed limit reduction on three township roads. it could become worse than the ATV issue. Paterson objected vehemently saying a process has been followed going all the way back to when he first presented a public desire for speed reduction, which was then deferred in order to have a traffic study completed, and was ultimately supported by unanimous vote for the speed reduction. “Let the record show that the only opposing vote… was to increase the reduction, not to lower it,” said Paterson referring to the 6th Concession. “I feel, very strong, that I have lived up to my obligation as a ward councillor in letting people know ahead of time where we are going, having been informed by some public opinion basically explaining to people when they first wanted an instant change back in 2019/2020 that we are not going to do it that way. We are going to get a comprehensive report so that we, council, make a decision based on road design… we didn’t make it lightly and we do understand the inconvenience for some people but we are talking about safety here.” Paterson was also frustrated by a change in plans for the extra parking at Creemore Medical Centre, which was to be resurfaced and serve as parking for Gowan Park, which he hopes will be brought to a minus standard using gravel in the interim. “… I’m looking for results. I’m tired of getting decisions from this council and then having them reversed,” he said. “I know this is frustrating to no end.
I also believe there is no right answer here so we have to make a decision and move on,” said Mayor Doug Measures. “My recommendation is that we are trying to keep the budget increase at a minimum and so, I’m very interested to hear what all members of council have to say about other budget items as well. While this one is a very hot topic it is only $50,000 when we are looking at a budget that is quite significant.” Questions were raised about the role of the township to develop affordable housing and as a result of some finagling $150,000 of a $250,000 contribution to reserves was held, until after a workshop and further discussion with developers. “I think it’s wrong to suggest that we’re not concerned about affordable housing for seniors… I think we need to be clear minded in terms of what we are funding,” said Paterson. Burton initiated the affordable senior housing reserve for seniors. It was removed from last year’s budget, and he strongly supports building the reserve so that the township is poised for partnership opportunities. “I think taking this money out now is letting our seniors down. We need to show our seniors they have our support,” said Burton. “There’s other places to cut the budget. This is not one of them.” The council proposed draft budget will go to a public meeting on Dec. 13, before going back to council for further deliberation.
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ECHO Classifieds SERVICES
FOR SALE
CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine for sale by appointment only. Pick-up or delivery. Call/Text 647-5888931, cmorrissey0708@icloud.com. DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years seasoned, $400/ bush cord. Free delivery and volume discount. Complete Woodlot Management, 519986-2474.
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS AT CREEMORE BAKERY - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Now ready for preorder; our traditional aged dark fruit cakes $29.99, and our private reserve butter rum and fig aged fruit cake $69.99. Limited quantities while supplies last. Having guests over for the holiday or a work gathering? Why not order our beautiful and classy mixed dessert trays. Peanut brittle, peppermint bark and festive treats also available in store. 705-466-5621 Info@creemorebakery.ca LINDA'S CHRISTMAS CARDS now available at The Creemore Echo's Newsstand. A large selection of beautifully hand crafted holiday cards. For more information contact Linda Cockton by TEXT at 705-539-0501 or call to leave a message.
FOR RENT
We are renting the large open concept addition to our farmhouse, located in the rolling hills of Mulmur just outside of Honeywood. Seasonal rental only, December through March. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Perfect for a skiing family. $2,750 monthly. Contact service@ rawhide-adventures.on.ca or call 519925-0152 for pics and more info.
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. CONTRACTOR REPAIRS, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519-375-0958. SARAH'S CLEANING SERVICE. Professional, residential cleaner offering weekly, biweekly and monthly cleans as well as move in/out and customizable options. Contact Sarah at 705-790-1883 or smsarahmartin727@ gmail.com.
HELP WANTED
We’re LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS to help out in our retail stores: Heirloom142 and Lagom142. Part time, full time are available. Call 705520-2172 or e-mail laurie@lagom142. com. DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED. Three afternoons a week, Creemore to GTA and back. Must have own truck or SUV and can lift 50-pound boxes. E-mail laurie@lagom142.com. We pay time and mileage.
SCOUTING
1st Creemore Scout Group is looking for adult volunteers to join our group as a scouter. We are also looking for Youth ages 5 to 15 to join. If you want to help share your knowledge please contact Dick Riewe at 705-791-8704 for more information.
CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 1, 2008 •
A huge Avening thanks to all those who attended the concerts at the hall in November. We could not have pulled off our pandemic efforts without the support of Creemore Springs, the hall board and the many folks who helped out. Thanks to Heather, Trina, Bonnie, Laurie, Hilary, Corey, Sadie - so many Jenns, Gavin, Tim, Peter, Lisa, Hall, Liz, Gillian, Jill, Steph, Stella, Rick, Marty and of course the fabulous Hannah Georgas and our pals Elliott Brood and their supporting acts Royal Castles and Jenney Berkel. Stay safe and here’s hoping we can do this again soon.
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The Creemore Echo is calling for recipe submissions for the Christmas Greetings edition, our annual parade edition. Recipe deadline is Friday, Dec. 3. Please send us your family’s favourite holiday recipes for sweets, savouries and beverages.
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This holiday season the Creemore Echo is acting as a collection agent for the Clearview Stayner Food Bank and the Simcoe County Paramedics Toy Drive. We invite you to drop by with your donation of non-perishable food, money and toys before Dec. 20.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 3, 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. In consideration of all written and oral submissions made relating to the subject Zoning By-law Amendment, the Township of Clearview Council has made a decision regarding an application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 06-54. The amendment has been considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 and applicable regulations. The purpose of this notice is to make you aware of Council’s decision on the matter. Date of Passing: Monday November 22, 2021 By-law No.: 21-78 Last Date of Appeal: Wednesday December 22, 2021 The Proposal: Project No.: 2021-060-ZB, Amendment to the Zoning By-law 06-54 The amendment amends 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 in Agricultural and Rural Zones: In Agricultural and Rural Zones, the following regulations shall apply: Minimum Lot Area and Frontage: 2.36.1.1 Cannabis cultivation shall require a minimum lot area of 10 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 100 metres. Outdoor Cultivation: 2.36.1.2.1 Cannabis is not permitted to be cultivated indoors including but not limited to inside a greenhouse or hoop house. Maximum Cultivation Size: 2.36.1.3 Cannabis cultivation shall be limited to a maximum of no more than 800 square metres in area on a lot, and shall be licensed or authorized under the Cannabis Act as amended. Maximum Building Area: 2.36.1.4 All buildings and facilities associated with cannabis cultivation shall be limited to a maximum gross floor area of 200 square metres per lot. Setbacks: 2.36.1.5 Cannabis cultivation, security fencing, associated buildings and parking and loading areas, shall be setback a minimum of 30 metres to the property lines. 2.36.1.6 Cannabis cultivation, security fencing, associated buildings, parking, and loading shall be setback a minimum distance of 300 metres to the lot line of any sensitive land uses, except where the sensitive land use is a dwelling, in which case, the setback is to the dwelling. 2.36.1.7 Where a dwelling is permitted on the same property as cannabis cultivation and is occupied by the licensed grower, the cultivation area can be located as close as 30 metres to the dwelling. 2.36.1.8 Where a dwelling is permitted on the same property as cannabis cultivation and is not owner occupied, the cultivation area must be setback 150 metres from the dwelling. 2.36.1.9 Cannabis cultivation cannot be conducted within a dwelling unit. Separation Distances: 2.36.1.10 Any cannabis cultivation shall be located a minimum distance of 1000 metres from any settlement area. This distance shall be measured from the lot line containing the cannabis cultivation. Other Requirements: 2.36.1.11 The outside storage of waste soils, plant material, organics or fertilizers is prohibited, other than the composting of non-odorous materials consisting of non-viable seeds; mature stalk and fiber of such stalk without any leaf, flower, seed, or branch; roots or any part of the root of the cannabis plant. 2.36.1.12 No lighting of cannabis shall take place between the hours of 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, unless the lighting cannot be seen from outside the building. All additional lighting including security lighting shall be fully shielded so as not to broadcast onto any adjacent lot and be dark-skies compliant. No fencing related to cannabis shall exceed 2.4 metres in height. 2.36.1.13 Cannabis cultivation is subject to site plan control. 2.36.2 Cannabis Cultivation and Production in Agriculturally Related Industrial Zones: In Agriculturally Related Industrial Zones where cannabis cultivation and/or production facilities are a permitted use, the following regulations shall apply: Setbacks: 2.36.2.1 All cannabis cultivation and/or production facilities, including associated buildings, parking, and loading areas and security fencing shall be setback a minimum distance of 500 metres to the lot line of any sensitive land uses, except where the sensitive land use is a dwelling, in which case, the setback is to the dwelling. 2.36.2.2 Any cannabis cultivation and/or production facilities shall have a separation distance of 1000 metres from any other cannabis production facility. The separation distance shall be measured from lot line containing the cannabis cultivation and/or production facility. 2.36.2.3 Any cannabis cultivation and/or production facilities shall be located a minimum distance of 1000 metres from any settlement area. The separation distance shall be measured from lot line containing the cannabis cultivation and/or production facility. Other Requirements: 2.36.2.4 No part of any cannabis cultivation and/or cannabis production facility can be located within a dwelling unit. 2.36.2.5 All drying, processing and packaging, must be done within a fully enclosed building and cannot take place in a greenhouse or hoop house. 2.36.2.6 The outside storage of waste soils, plant material, organics or fertilizers is prohibited, other than the composting of non-odorous materials consisting of non-viable seeds; mature stalk and fiber of such stalk without any leaf, flower, seed, or branch; roots or any part of the root of the cannabis plant. 2.36.2.7 No lighting of cannabis shall take place between the hours of 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, unless the lighting cannot be seen from outside the building. All additional lighting including security lighting shall be fully shielded so as not to broadcast onto any adjacent lot and be dark-skies compliant. 2.36.2.8 Cannabis cultivation and/or production facilities is subject to site plan control. 2. That Section 3.1.1 “Agricultural (AG)” Zone, “Permitted Uses, Primary Uses” be amended by the addition of the permitted use “cannabis cultivation”. 3. That Section 3.1.2 “Agricultural (AG)” Zone, “Zone Provisions” be amended by adding the following clause: “z) Cannabis Cultivation: The provisions of Section 2.36 shall apply to cannabis cultivation.” The By-law also changes 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 AGI-7 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 maximum lot coverage for buildings and structures related to cannabis shall be 10%. c) Notwithstanding subsection 2.36.13, all cannabis cultivation shall be located in a fully enclosed building or a greenhouse. Hoop houses are not permitted. d) All cannabis production shall be located in a fully enclosed building. e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2.36.5 and 2.36.6 and 2.36.7 to the contrary, all cannabis production facilities and/or indoor cannabis cultivation including associated buildings, parking and loading
areas and security fencing shall be setback a minimum distance of: 22 metres from the north lot line for the office; 40 metres to the north lot line for storage buildings; 100 metres to the north lot line for processing and cultivation; 21 metres from the north interior side lot line; 72 metres from the east lot line; 185 metres from the south lot line and 130 metres from the west lot line. f ) All other provisions of Section 2.36 shall apply. g) The maximum gross floor area dedicated to processing, research, analytical testing and sales is 1% of the lot area to a maximum gross floor area of 3,820 square metres. 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-8 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 maximum lot coverage for buildings and structures related to cannabis shall be 5%. d) Notwithstanding Subsection 2.36.13, cannabis cultivation can be located outdoors in an area no larger than 18,000 square metres and otherwise shall be located in a fully enclosed building, greenhouse or hoop house. e) All cannabis production shall be located in a fully enclosed building. f ) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2.36.6 to the contrary, all indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation, cannabis production facilities, associated buildings, parking and loading areas, and security fencing shall be setback to the lot lines of sensitive uses a minimum distance of: 150 metres from the north lot line; 50 metres from the east lot line; 90 metres from the south lot line and 120 metres to the west lot lines. g) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2.36.5 and 2.36.7 to the contrary, all indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation, cannabis production facilities, associated buildings, parking and loading areas, and security fencing shall be setback a minimum distance of: 150 metres from the north lot line; 50 metres from the east lot line; 90 metres from the south lot line and 88 metres from the west lot lines. h) All other provisions of Section 2.36 shall apply. i) The maximum gross floor area dedicated to processing, research, analytical testing and sales is 1% of the lot area to a maximum gross floor area of 3,450 square metres.”
4. That Schedule “A2” is hereby amended by changing the zoning located at 4491 Concession 12 Sunnidale, from the Agricultural Zone (AG) Zone to the Agriculturally Related Industrial Exception Seven (AGI-7) Zone as shown on Schedule “1” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law. 5. That Schedule “A2” is hereby amended by changing the zoning located at 6954 County Road 9, from the Agricultural Exception Fifteen Zone (AG-15) Zone to the Agriculturally Related Industrial Exception Eight (AGI-8) Zone as shown on Schedule “2” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law. 6. That Section 3.5.1 “Rural (RU)” Zone, “Permitted Uses, Primary Uses” be amended by the addition of the permitted use “cannabis cultivation”. 7. That Section 3.5.2 “Rural (RU)” Zone, “Zone Provisions” be amended by adding the following clause: “v) Cannabis Cultivation The provisions of Section 2.36 shall apply to cannabis cultivation.” 8. That Section 4 “Definitions, Produce Farm” be amended by adding the sentence “A produce farm shall not include cannabis cultivation or a cannabis production facility” after the words “minor processing, storage and outside storage.”. Further, the By-law adds new definitions that are to be added to the Zoning By-law being the following: CANNABIS CULTIVATION: Means the cultivation or growing of cannabis. Cannabis cultivation does not include the growth, production or processing of up to four (4) or fewer cannabis plants on a lot for personal use. 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, including residential uses located in agricultural and rural zones, nursing homes or assisted care facilities, retirement homes, hotels, inns, motels, parks, community centres, libraries, daycare centres, hospital or health care centres, medical clinics, places of worship, cemeteries, schools, fairgrounds, golf courses, golf driving ranges and campgrounds. Your Rights to Appeal: A notice of appeal must: i. be filed with the clerk of the municipality, ii. set out the reasons for the appeal, and iii. be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. For more information on making an appeal, please visit: https://olt.gov.on.ca/. 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 Visit or write to the COmmunity Service Department at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre: Box 200, 217 Gideon St, Stayner ON, L0M 1S0 If you have specific accessibility needs and would like another format or other accomodations the Township of Clearview will work to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at 705-428-6230 ext. 255