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Clearview micro grower appeals cannabis bylaw

by Trina Berlo A micro cannabis cultivator is appealing the Township of Clearview’s recent passing of a zoning bylaw amendment to restrict the way cannabis is grown in the municipality saying it goes against the government’s objective to encourage a diverse market of large and small players.

The appeal has been filed by Duntroon area property owner Sarah Curtosi, on behalf of LifeFood Nutritionals, a 96-acre biodynamic certified organic farm that focuses on crop diversity and land regeneration through organic practices, working over the past eight years to gradually restore its farmland on County Road 124. The Canadian female-owned small business farms industrial hemp, medicinal herbs, market vegetables and plans to apply organic methodology towards its federally licensed micro cannabis cultivation endeavour.

“The passing of this bylaw and how it is written will set up micro cultivators for failure within the industry. They will either be forced to change zoning, resulting in massive tax increases or be forced to grow outdoor cultivated cannabis, which holds little market value,” wrote Curtosi at the time of a public meeting for the bylaw amendment.

Last year, an interim control bylaw

The ability to utilize greenhouses and hoop houses to grow cannabis is one of the restrictions that has prompted micro grower LifeFood Nutritionals to appeal the zoning bylaw amendment passed by Clearview council in November. was enacted at the encouragement of local residents who were concerned about a cannabis free-for-all in the township. When cannabis was legalized it was categorized as an agricultural crop in Clearview resulting in few controls, a sprawling cannabis production facility (which has since announced it will be closing), and some unhappy neighbours.

LifeFood Nutritionals is working with the township to bring forward its plans to build a greenhouse and processing facility, but plans have been delayed by the review process.

“To clarify, we have great respect for this township, its staff and council.

All conversations with the township over the past three years have been

courteous and respectful,” said LifeFood Nutritionals in a statement provided to The Echo. “We recognize how difficult it must be to try and write a bylaw for such a quickly evolving industry and we do agree with the township’s decision to set such high barriers proposed in this bylaw for large scale cannabis licensed producers.”

“We agree with many citizens in this township that cannabis mega greenhouses do not suit the charm of Clearview. However, federally licensed micro cultivators operate very differently and are minuscule by comparison. We felt that this bylaw has unfairly treated small farmers looking to supplement their operations by being pushed out of the existing local

market, shouldn’t it be the other way around? Shouldn’t we as a township be supporting local independently owned small businesses? We don’t all have to agree that cannabis legalization is a positive, but we must uphold our rights to a fair market and to allow for local business diversity.”

The initial staff-proposed bylaw was workable, they say, but after the public meeting when a revised bylaw came to council and passed, LifeFood Nutritionals was no longer eligible for a 400 square metre greenhouse and a 200 square metre drying/processing area. The operation is proposed on a 4,000 square metre area, taking up one of the 96 acres, with a facility a fraction of the size of Peace Naturals on Concession 12.

“Our current zoning allows us to operate substantially sized farm related businesses, virtually every business we are zoned for would cause more disruption to the neighbours and environment than our cannabis endeavour,” said LifeFood Nutritionals.

“The latest version of this bylaw would force us to submit for a zoning amendment and have our project potentially held up for another two years in red tape and will cost us an excessive amount in consultation and permit fees. Not to mention the loss of (See “Growers” on page 3)

County terminates COVID-19 emergency declaration In response to the province’s gradual easing of COVID-19 public health measures, County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell joined other jurisdictions in ending the county’s emergency declaration on Wednesday.

“Throughout the pandemic, the situation evolved and changed greatly, and the emergency declaration enabled us to adapt and respond quickly to the dynamic nature of COVID-19,” said Cornell. “While the pandemic is not over, thankfully the emergency

declaration is no longer required to manage our response and maintain our service levels.”

Cornell declared a State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. The emergency declaration enabled the County to leverage resources and engage with partners to provide essential services and vital support for those impacted by COVID-19, i n c l u d i n g r e g i o n a l e m e rg e n c y management support, social and community services, long-term care

and seniors services, paramedic services, economic development and tourism support, coordination of emergency children’s services, LINX transit, landfill and waste collection services, road and plowing operations and other important programs that were maintained and gradually reopened during the pandemic.

Due to the nature of its regional services and programs, the county maintained the emergency declaration until this time.

“The county thanks the public for their support, our partners (municipalities, emergency services, health care system, and in particular, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit), as well as our valued staff for their continued support, coordination and dedication,” says county staff.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, May 7

• The Tree Society of Creemore and the Friends of the Mad River have joined with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and will be planting trees in the area from 9 a.m. to noon.

Register online www.nvca.on.ca/Pages/VolunteerTree-Plants. Come out to help plant native trees and shrubs along the banks of Temperance Creek in Clearview Township. Trees will help enhance fish and wildlife habitat, shade the stream, stabilize the banks and capture carbon! Meet at 2233 Concession Rd. 6. Limited parking, please consider carpooling or biking 7 km from Creemore.

• Scrap Metal/Bottle Drive Drop Off for Badjeros United Church. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact David Culham at 705-446-7203 or Barbara Black at 705441-2466.

Sunday, May 8

• Mother's Day Brunch at the Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road. 8 am to noon. Adults $15.

Children under 12 $5. All proceeds benefit Shrine Hospital Kids.

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Thursday, May 12

• Creemore Legion Roast Beef & Yorkshire Take Out Dinner. Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Potatoes, Vegetables, Bun/Butter, and Pie. $20 per person. Order before May 5. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pick up time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Social distance and exact change please. The Legion thanks you for your support!

Saturday, May 14

• Clearview Public Library Stayner branch official opening/parking lot party. Ribbon cutting in front of the doors at 269 Regina St. at 10 a.m. Free family fun, free pancake breakfast (10:30 am to noon), tours of the library, book sale, free cake and ice cream.

• St. Luke’s clothing swap. 10 a.m. to noon.

Donations of children’s summer and winter clothing will be accepted. Please drop off items Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon or the morning of Friday, May 13 at to St. Luke's Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. Rain or shine. Masks required.

• The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is hosting its 30th annual Arbour Day Tree Sale at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line of Essa, from 8 a.m. until noon, or until sold out. The trees are bare root stock, and are sold in bundles of 10 for $30 per bundle. For more information on the Arbour Day Tree Sale, visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479.

Saturday, May 21

• The Brentwood Horticultural Society's Annual Plant Sale starting at 8 a.m. and until sold out!

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• The Creemore Farmers' Market will open for the summer season, celebrating its 25th year. The market is returning to the parking lot at Station On The Green, 10 Caroline St., from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Please join Clearview Public Library in wishing the very best and safe travels as Rita Madill starts to enjoy her retirement after 20 years of service at the Clearview Public Library. The library is hosting a Come & Go Tea (and card signing) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Creemore Branch at 165 Library Street.

Saturday, May 28

• Yard Sale and Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to noon. St. John’s United Church Lawn. Tables available for $10 each. You retain all your profits and take home all unsold items. Reserve your table, leave message for Lynn. 705-466-3125.

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• Creemore Horticultural Society Plant Sale at Station on the Green from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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OPP called to 'disturbance' Huronia West OPP have laid multiple charges in relation to a disturbance call that involved a male armed with a knife, banging on doors and threatening residents inside their apartments.

On April 28, just after 6:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a disturbance at an apartment building on Perry Street in Clearview Township.

While en route to the call, officers received information that a male inside the apartment building was armed with a knife and banging on people’s doors. Luckily, there were no injuries sustained during this incident.

Prior to officers arriving on scene, the male fled in a black Chevrolet Cruze.

Officers received multiple reports that the suspect was traveling erratically at high rates of speed. Officers located the vehicle in the Collingwood area and commenced a traffic stop. As a result of the investigation, Justin Stewart, 29, of New Lowell has been charged with: possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; six counts of criminal harassment; dangerous operation of a vehicle; and stunt racing.

The accused was transported to the Huronia West detachment, where he was held for a bail hearing.

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(Continued from page 1) time and revenue from having to go through this process. If we had some assurances that our project would be given the green light after all this extra work and expense then we wouldn’t have appealed the bylaw.”

LifeFood Nutritionals continues to work toward an amicable solution and hopes to avoid a hearing with the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Principals felt they had no choice but to appeal.

“Clearview’s proposed bylaw also jeopardizes federal legislation that protects the rights of legitimate medical patients to grow their own cannabis: The terminally ill, those in constant pain, epilepsy patients, cancer patients and PTSD survivors. We know some

of these people personally and they need someone to help stand up for their rights. This proposed bylaw has caused these same people a great deal of conflict as they want to voice their opinions on the matter but have kept silent out of fear from penalties they could face for continuing to grow their own medicine. We have seen repeatedly from firsthand experience how beneficial cannabis can be for those that struggle with ailments. It’s unfortunate that cannabis still has such a negative stigma in this township and, despite all its health benefits, people are still trying to keep it from those in need.”

A hearing date has not been set but a case management conference has been scheduled for June 6.

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Above: Jim Henderson is sworn in as branch president of Legion 397.

Left: Lorraine (Dee) Hanson is sworn in as zone commander for Zone E3.

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Creemore Legion Branch to Host District E Drumhead Service The Creemore Legion will host the 2022 Drumhead Service on Sunday, June 5, involving approximately 35 Legion Branches and their participating members.

The Parade will form up at Gowan Park at 12:15 p.m. then march to Mary Street, passing by the nursing home, then west on Caroline Street to the Cenotaph where the service will be conducted at 1 p.m.

The Drumhead Ceremony started in the early 1700s when soldiers going into battle asked for divine help and guidance. In these circumstances, no church was available to the soldiers, so Regimental Padres held these services in the field. This required a platform on which Padres could place

a bible and other pieces of equipment required to conduct a formal service.

In place of a church altar, regimental drums were stacked in layers to serve as a temporary altar.

When Canada formed its first regiment in the 1800s, the Drumhead Ceremony was continued, and remains a part of Canada’s military tradition.

Following the First World War, the British Empire Service League adopted the Drumhead Service to foster and preserve this centuries old tradition.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

Climate action requires big picture thinking When talking about climate action, littering is a bit of a red herring.

Greenhouse gases trap heat and make the planet warmer, resulting in changing habitats for all life forms, caused by rising sea levels and extreme weather.

Human activities are responsible for almost all of the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere over the last 150 years, states the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities attributed to burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation.

The EPA and many other agencies calculate the highest greenhouse gas emissions are caused by burning fossil fuel for electricity and heat, followed by transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and garbage, including landfills. According to Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory, in 2019: Emissions from Canadian landfills account for 23 per cent of national methane emissions.

That cup lying on the side of the road is not now causing the planet’s temperature to rise. It is unsightly and causes a hazard to wildlife, but in terms of emissions, the damage was done when it was manufactured, shipped to the fast food restaurant, consumed by a driver of a moving vehicle, propelled by fossil fuels. The act of tossing it from the window of the moving car is the least of all evils when examined through a climate lens. The moving vehicle is a bigger problem.

Cleaning up is great, but making sure nothing goes to the landfill that doesn’t need to is more important.

The County of Simcoe’s landfills will be at capacity within the decade and that’s why there is a big push on diversion.

But even recycling has a cost when it comes to emissions, although manufacturing from recycled material is a better option than not, the lifecycle of that product will have its own environmental footprint.

We need to let go of litter as a measure of our success, and think bigger. Throwing a plastic container in the recycling bin is one thing but the damage has already been done (unless we are talking about the added impact of the plastics that end up in oceans and lakes, plastics so small that we don’t know how to retrieve them).

The climate emergency, crisis, change, or whatever you want to call it, is caused by everything we do – our cell phones, food, and even the things we consider to be “green” all cost the environment way before we even think to put them in our virtual shopping carts.

We need to think big. The only way to do it is to pressure all levels of government to stop telling us what has already been done because it isn’t enough.

This is not a problem that can be solved by individuals.

We need oversight and strong policies from all levels of government.

THE WAY WE WERE

A commercial for the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta was filmed in Creemore at Garry Stamp's garage, Valley Auto and Tech, in September of 1987 by a Toronto based 40-person production crew with McWaters Vanlint and Associates. The 20-hour shoot cost between $60,000 and $100,000 and resulted in a 30-second spot, according to a Creemore Star article penned by Alex Hargrave.

LETTER

Whatever you want to call it, it's not good Editor: Thank you to all members of Clearview council for unanimously supporting the motion put forth by Councillor Doug McKechnie which will enhance the township’s ability to address the mitigation of, and the resilience toward, our impending climate emergency crisis.

I was both amused and somewhat saddened at the state of our society that some members of council seem to think it necessary to change the word ‘emergency’ to ‘crisis’ due to political associations… come on folks, the situation is not good, however you want to word it and the human race needs to make changes ASAP if it, and much of the life forms surrounding and supporting us, is to continue benefitting from our beautiful world.

Climate change is not a political issue unless you twist it into being one as the fossil fuel industry and its lobbyists did in the 1980s. Leading up to that time the majority of the world, including those industries, realized that continuing to harm

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the Earth’s atmosphere would lead to very dire consequences. (I suggest reading Losing Earth: A Recent History by Nathaniel Rich).

Climate change is an existential issue, and while our mayor seems to have taken this positive motion as an affront to environmental initiatives taken by Clearview to date, nothing further could be from the truth. Yet I believe we should all be extremely cognizant that Clearview, and the vast majority of municipalities and citizens of the world are indeed ‘behind the times’… otherwise we wouldn’t be in a situation where in the past six years over 642 Canadian municipalities have declared a Climate Emergency… or Crisis if you wish. The slogan from an advanced building science training camp that I attended last week I believe sums up the situation well: It’s warming. It’s us. We’re sure. It’s bad. We can fix it. For the sake of our future and coming generations, let’s get cracking!

Jim Campbell, Duntroon.

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Bylaw enacted to restrict free-roaming hungry farm animals LOCAL HISTORY

One of the great Attempts were made to accomplishments in the make the street surface more years 1900-1930 was the agreeable for travel but on paving of the streets and occasion it was reported that sidewalks. Before that one of the men repairing the time there were many and washout on Mill Street spent frequent complaints about two hours in the hotel at the Helen the deplorable state of the expense of the village. As BLACKBURN streets. early as 1903 council voted Month after month, year after year, for cement sidewalks in the main part we read in the old papers that a few of town. Before that they were wooden. loads of gravel were needed for the In the early summer oil was spread on holes in the streets. The gravel did Mill, Caroline, Elizabeth and Edward little for the roadbed which was full of Streets to keep down the dust. round and unbroken rocks. Several of The year 1926 saw the removal the street crossings were little better of a landmark that was a symbol of than no crossings at all. Residents were Creemore’s early history. This was the not clearing the snow from the fronts bridge that crossed the Mad River at the of their property and as The Creemore south end of Mill Street. This bridge Star of Dec. 2, 1929 said, it “would and an earlier one were built to access disgrace a backwoods village.” the flour and saw mills, which were

propelled by water power. As well, the first store in Creemore was across the bridge. For some time the bridge had been dilapidated and unfit for use.

It was sold to T. R. Montgomery who removed it immediately.

Another problem on the streets was not what comes to mind readily in the 21st Century. A bylaw restricted the freedom of farm animals in the winter months and at night, but in the spring, summer and fall many animals were turned loose to feed on any grassy area they could find. Big problems developed when the grass became cropped close to the ground. Then the animals greedily looked toward vegetable and flower gardens. A letter to the editor by Samuel Hisey describes the dilemma. He wrote, “I have to chase between one and 10 cows off

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my property each day. There were two inches of snow last Friday and cows were turned out without being fed.

Then they ravished what they could of the gardens.”

One man, W. J. Gowan lost his winter’s supply of vegetables by the cows. Eventually bylaws were passed to prohibit animals on the street.

A wet, late fall in 1927 turned Mill Street into a sea of mud, through which traffic and pedestrians had to wade.

These problems appeared to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The quagmire on Creemore’s main street was brought before Simcoe County council in January 1928. The council agreed to grant $9,500 towards the paving of Mill Street and a portion of Caroline Street.

Find out about it next month.

LETTERS

Reader eager for sports reports Some of the best people in government doing incredible things Editor: Like most Canadians, my wife and I were severely impacted by the pandemic, but in our case more than most.

As a result of many factors combining in such a troubled time, problems with our taxes, benefits and CERB arose at the governmental level. As low income seniors, we were facing extreme financial concerns. We had accountants trying for months to remedy the glitches but we’re stuck between several government branches and were stonewalled.

We started hearing “it’s everywhere”, “nothing you can do” and later suggestions to “talk to the government” and “talk to your MP!” In desperation, that’s what we did.

We contacted our MP, Terry Dowdall, Simcoe-Grey.

This was something I felt was probably futile, for so many reasons, But I spoke to the staff right away,

and they were incredible. In particular Jennifer Armstrong of the Alliston office. With minimum information, we saw results within days, they facilitated action between all the branches, and within weeks the problem was resolved completely. The staff and Ms. Armstrong were helpful, efficient, effective, and incredibly friendly.

Now, I’m an average Canadian.

Fourth generation and proud that my grandkids are sixth! I tend to vote, but miss some, and know that people in politics are lightning-rods for criticism, anger and our frustration.

After this experience I know that some of the best people in our government are doing incredible, life-changing things for average Canadians!

Our deepest thanks to Mr. Dowdall, Ms. Armstrong and the staff there! O Canada!

Bruce and Diana Campbell, Glencairn.

Big 3 essential to human health Editor: Re: Immune support to get over the lasting symptoms of COVID-19, The Creemore Echo April 22, p.4, by Kate Hunter.

I couldn’t help noticing that she failed to mention getting vaccinated, which to most medical practitioners is the first and foremost step one should take.

Historically the three items that have had the greatest effect on improving the health of humans are, providing a potable water supply, safe treatment and disposal of human waste, and of course vaccinations, nothing else comes close to these big 3.

Allen Clarke, Mulmur.

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Editor: I was so happy to see the article about the 2022 baseball season in The Creemore Echo. Hopefully this reporting will continue so we know how well the teams are doing. I also hope the younger teams that play on our diamonds keep us up to date on their progress this season.

I know the write-ups are posted on Facebook but I don’t live in the world of

Facebook. There must be a way to send that news to The Creemore Echo, then the town will know what is happening.

Hope to see you at the diamond!

Gayle Millsap, Creemore.

Editor’s note: Sports teams are welcome to share their scores and photos with The Creemore Echo by email to editor@creemore.com.

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Mulmur council supports moratorium on new gravel licences

by Trina Berlo Supporters of a grassroots campaign DAMN – Demand a Moratorium Now – are calling on Mulmur to join those advocating for a pause on all new aggregate operations until an independent panel can find a way to better regulate them while giving the community a say and honouring treaty rights.

Leah Pressey and Peter Yam appeared before Mulmur council on Wednesday in support of the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition’s campaign. Partners in the campaign include Environmental Defence, The Wilderness Committee, The Council of Canadians and The Water Watchers, with the support of 38 community groups that have joined the coalition, and supported by a petition signed by almost 6,000.

They say 16 councils have voted to support the moratorium so far.

The delegation is asking Mulmur council to add its name to the list of municipalities that agree the gravel mining industry in Ontario is broken, and establish a pause in order to fix the chronic issues associated

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with the industry.

“The issue here is that gravel mining is not benign it is not a harmless activity,” said Pressey. “It destroys existing natural environments and can damage communities. The products from gravel mining feed highway sprawl and climate change.”

She said that municipalities have little oversight over mining but remain ultimately responsible for water quality.

“We should be attempting to minimize the number of gravel mines in Ontario, unfortunately the opposite is happening,” said Pressey.

According to the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition gravel production outweighs gravel use: Thirteen times more gravel is mined annually than is used, destroying 5,000 acres of land per year, and using 4.6 billion litres of water per day, while aggregate companies are paying less property tax than some single family home owners.

“So we’re scarring more land but producing less gravel,” said Pressey.

They are calling on reforms to the current system which favours corporations, does not require them to demonstrate a need for new gravel mines, places an unfair burden on residents to protect land, and ignores the rights of Indigenous Nations.

“We’re calling on the provincial government to

impose an immediate moratorium, a temporary pause on new gravel mining approvals,” said Yam, allowing time for assessment of policies and priorities, and independent expert planning to inform a better way of approving gravel extraction.”

He said this will allow current mining operations to continue and will not result in a gravel shortage, as indicated by the data.

“We have to stop gravel from adding to the chaos of climate change. We have to protect our groundwater and farmland,” said Yam. “The current process and power structure is woefully out of date,” said Councillor Shirley Boxem who put forward a motion to support the moratorium.

“Let’s put a hold on future [licence approvals] and let’s try to get this process right and balanced, relying on third party information instead of industry information, which tends to be in one direction.”

Later in the afternoon, council voted unanimously to support the call for a moratorium.

“It’s important to demonstrate that as a community we would like to a fairer process because right now it’s going in there whether you like it or not. I know no-one wants it in their backyard but there should be some sort of consultation process,” said Boxem.

To sign the DAMN petition, visit www. reformgravelmining.ca.

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STIs on the rise in Simcoe Muskoka From 2019 to 2021, the health unit saw a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Simcoe Muskoka, including a four to five time increase in the annual number of reported cases of syphilis.

Prior to 2019, the number of cases of syphilis in the region averaged less than 10 cases per year but rose to 50 cases in 2021. Meanwhile the number of cases of gonorrhea reported annually also grew from 120 in 2020 to 265 in 2021.

“The increasing cases of STIs is a disturbing trend that we are seeing not only locally, but across the province as well. It is important to keep in mind that access to health care during the pandemic has been limited and the number of cases may be higher than we realize,” says SMDHU Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Colin Lee. “Many STIs can go undiagnosed as people don’t always show symptoms or people don’t recognize that the symptom is due to an STI and the only way to know is to get tested.”

The health unit strongly encourages anyone who is sexually active, had a new partner or multiple partners in the last two years, engaged in unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex, or has symptoms of an STI to contact their health-care provider, a walk-in clinic or the Gilbert Centre InclusHIV Care clinic at 705-790-6748 to ask about STI testing.

Most STIs can be treated with free medication that can be accessed through a health-care provider.

For more information, visit smdhu. org or call 705-721-7520, ext. 3 to speak with a Sexual Health Public Health Nurse.

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Enjoy at home or in our dining room BACON WRAPPED FILLET MIGNON with large sea scallops with mushroom red wine reduction PORK CHOP with poached pear and pear red wine reduction SALMON FILLET with Mango, ginger salsa Enjoy in our dining room only PORK TENDERLOIN with poached pear and pear red wine reduction SEAFOOD LINGUINE (muscles, scallops, shrimp) Marinara

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 6, 2022 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

CIRCULATION CLERK PERMANENT PART-TIME

PAYROLL & BENEFITS COORDINATOR – FULL-TIME

Clearview Public Library (Stayner, Creemore and New Lowell Branches) is seeking a permanent part-time Circulation Clerk.

Qualifications: Recognized Post-Secondary Diploma in Business or Accounting, including Payroll Functions with at least 1-year related experience. Experience in benefits administration is preferred. Working knowledge of Employment Standards, Canada Revenue Agency Payroll Deductions and Regulations, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board forms and regulations, Service Canada forms and regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any other rules and regulations pertaining to payroll and benefit administration duties.

Having obtained Canadian Payroll Certification (PCP) is an asset to this role.

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Circulation Clerk is responsible for performing circulation and reference duties and assisting patrons with interlibrary loan requests.

The preferred candidates will possess a certificate in Library Management.

Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with up to 9 months of additional postsecondary courses.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Possess excellent customer services skills including interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults alike and a polite telephone manner • Proficient computer skills in an Integrated Library System (SirsiDynix Workflows preferred), Excel, Word, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook and the internet as well as experience in small office machinery including fax machines and photocopiers • Excellent reading ability • Ability to collect payments and create records of the same for auditing purposes • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions.

• Physical ability to lift, bend, stoop and crouch while relocating library materials and furniture • Current WHIMIS training • Reliable transportation as shifts will be scheduled at all three library branches Hours of work: Varies but approximately 10-20 hours per week. The position includes mandatory evening and weekend shifts.

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

Salary: Salary range offered is $22.48 per hour to $27.33 per hour.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job #2022-021 by May 15, 2022, to: Jennifer La Chapelle, CEO Clearview Public Library 269 Regina St., Stayner ON L0M 1S0 or Email: jlachapelle@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Clearview Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer, works both individually and as a team member preparing special reports regarding salary/wages/hours/employee data for all members of the senior management team at their request.

The preferred candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint along with Windows, Outlook, and Explorer.

They must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well as be able to review, reconcile and submit monthly/annual HST, WSIB, OMERS, and EHT filings. They will be required to provide accounting guidance to the service board and committees including small hall festivals.

They must be able to operate equipment including phone, computer, copier/ fax machine, mailing machine and folding machine.

The preferred candidate would be required to demonstrate experience and proven ability in creating and maintaining a liaison with the Clearview Administrative Center, the general public and corporations with a high frequency of interruptions of regular work while displaying a professional, enthusiastic, and courteous demeanour at all times. They may be required to perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with Department and Corporate objectives.

Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $49,738 to $60,460 yearly plus a competitive benefits package.

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 # 2022-019 to Human Resources by May 9, 2022, 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

BUILDING INSPECTOR – TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (6-MONTH CONTRACT) 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 Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural or Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist with 3 to 5 years of construction or building inspection experience. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Farm Building code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Building Official, performing the statutory requirements under the Building Code Act and the Building Code. Key responsibilities include enforcement of the Building Code and Clearview Township’s Building By-laws including the associated legislation/regulations to ensure the structural soundness and safety/accessibility of occupants.

The preferred candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of reviewing building plans and processing building permits, assist with the processing of Building Permits, preparing reports and orders with respect to the Ontario Building Code. The candidate will also have experience in answering general inquiries regarding the Ontario Building Code including permits on specific properties

The preferred candidate would be required to demonstrate experience and proven ability in creating and maintaining a liaison with the Clearview Administrative Center, the general public and corporations with a high frequency of interruptions of regular work while displaying a professional, enthusiastic, and courteous demeanour at all times. They may be required to perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with Department and Corporate objectives.

Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $62,808 to $69,706 yearly, prorated for the term of the contract.

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 # 2022-020 to Human Resources by May 13, 2022, 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

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Information Library Service a step up and a step forward: CEO

by Trina Berlo The County of Simcoe announced Tuesday that as a result of a Library System Service Delivery Review it will be moving from a library cooperative to an Information Library Service (ILS), resulting in an annual savings of $295,000.

Clearview’s CEO and library board chair were opposed to a library consolidation proposed during a Regional Government Review that would have resulted in lower tier municipalities uniting to form a single library system.

Clearview Public Library CEO Jennifer LaChapelle said the ILS is a step up from what was proposed and a step forward.

“I’m very hopeful,” LaChapelle told The Echo.

“They’re taking a new direction but they’ve certainly listened to some of what we’ve said.”

Simcoe County had the last remaining Library Co-op in Ontario. The cooperative provides supplemental services to member municipal library branches through a largely administrative role, including circulation of videos and books, and helps to oversee the licensing process and functionality of some library software.

“Upon review, the circulation support was a duplication of services, as the Ontario Library Service provides the same circulation functionality to participating libraries across Ontario. Library

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She said the new system means that municipalities will continue to operate as individual libraries and serve their individual communities.

LaChapelle said she looks forward to working with the project manager, and says she is confident the CEOs will work to inform something that is of value to the residents of Simcoe County.

“They have embraced so much of what we currently get from the library cooperative I think it’s a very positive thing and I think we can get really good results out of this,” said LaChapelle. “Change is scary but change is life so I’m going to embrace it… we’ll find ways to ensure that our service levels don’t drop, and possibly increase.”

County council also endorsed a motion to proceed with an investigation into the sharing of confidential information prior to it being discussed at county council. Furthermore, county council approved a motion to request that the province modify the Public Libraries Act to provide greater accountability by libraries to municipalities and taxpayers.

“We deeply value the vital role that libraries play in our communities, and collectively look forward to modernizing and enhancing the way our residents access and benefit from library services moving forward,” says the statement from Cornell and Bifolchi.

branches may choose to utilize savings as they deem appropriate through the reduction of software licensing costs under the new ILS structure as the county will absorb these licensing costs moving forward,” said a joint statement released by county warden George Cornell and County Councillor Nina Bifolchi, who chairs the Regional Government Review Service Delivery Task Force. “Residents want to see responsible, efficient, innovative and modern service structures from their governments.

The new ILS structure will provide benefits to residents, the county and our local library branches at a reduced cost.”

The new service will include IT supports, software upgrades, state-of-the-art government grade cyber security threat protection, continued support with regional procurement efforts, and elimination of over $50,000 in licensing fees paid by municipal library branches to the county.

A single electronic library card will increase access for all patrons regardless of municipality supported through reciprocal borrowing agreements.

Existing collections of materials owned by the county will be donated to library branches for public access at no cost to the individual municipal branches; this includes multilingual collections “There are some really positive components in there,” said LaChapelle. “They could have just

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 6, 2022

Summer school registration open

Arbour Day tree sale, June 5

Registration is now open for the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) summer school courses.

Students can take a summer school course to create flexibility in their schedule during the regular school year, complete a credit or upgrade final marks.

Summer school credit courses are available online this July. Students can advance online learning skills, earn missed credits or fast-track preparation for college or university in just four weeks. Online learning is fully supported by certified teachers

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is hosting its 30th annual Arbour Day Tree Sale at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation on May 14, from 8 a.m. to noon or until sold out.

The trees are bare root stock, and are sold in bundles of 10 for $30 per bundle.

This year’s sale features a variety native of trees and shrubs, including: White and red pine, Norway and white spruce, white cedar, European larch, silver maple, nannyberry, American highbush cranberry, sugar maple, red oak, black walnut and sycamore. Quantities are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

“NVCA’s Arbour Day Tree Sale is a 30-year tradition,” said Rick Grillmayer, manager of forestry. “It all started when we received requests from property owners who didn’t have room to plant acres of trees. But the people

who are available electronically on a daily basis. Courses are available from Grades 9-12 in a variety of subject areas including English, math and science.

Summer school program details can be found in the Summer School section on the Learning Centres website.

Current SCDSB secondary students can register through their guidance counsellor. All other students, including adults, Grade 8 students and nonSCDSB students, can register with a form which is available at www. thelearningcentres.com.

KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS - 5% premium with a cap.

BUSINESS CLOSE-OUT AUCTION FOR McCARTHY & SON’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR IN DUNDALK. ON-LINE SALE. DATE: FRI MAY 13TH. LOTS START CLOSING AT 5PM. PREVIEW: MAY 13TH 10AM TO 4PM or CALL AND WE’LL ARRANGE ANOTHER TIME. PREVIEW & PICK UP: AT THE BUSINESS. 782111 CTY RD 9, DUNDALK (east of Hwy 10).

BID WITH CONFIDENCE VIA WWW.KIDDFAMILYAUCTIONS.COM 438280 4TH LINE, MELANCTHON (NORTH OF SHELBURNE).

INCLUDES: Kipor generators, new; Honda gx160 motor, new; Hyster S40C forklift; vintage ski-boose; parts washer; 1T chain hoist; Mecanika rolling tool chest; MDT & Yamaha & JD snowblowers; Murray lawn tractor; torch set; Lincoln arc welder; King drill press; PF 12T press; PF metal band saw; ‘79 Yamaha XS100 motorcycle; Bombardier Rally 185cc ATV; cases of motor oil; qty of new parts & accessories; qty of hand tools; children’s backyard play center; patio & household furnishings; and much more.

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who planted trees from our first sale already have a small forest.”

All proceeds from the event support NVCA’s forestry program. This year, the forestry program will see more than 120,000 trees planted across the watershed. These future forests will help to moderate the effects of both drought and flooding, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife and mitigate climate change. They are also an important economic resource.

“Every year, we have lineups before the doors open and we usually sell nearly half of our trees in the first hour,” continued Grillmayer. “The popular species are normally sold out in the first wave, so I urge everyone to come early!”

The sale is at 8195 8th Line of Essa.

For more information, visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479.

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

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Notice- 2022 Spring Hydrant Flushing

The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • Stayner: April 19 - May 13 • Creemore: May 2 – 4 • New Lowell: May 4 – 6 • Nottawa: May 9 - 11 • Colling-Woodlands: May 11 - 13 • Buckingham Woods: May 16 – 18 Please be advised that there may potentially be water interruptions and discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.

For more information, please contact: Dale Lightheart, Foreman, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 303 705-428-5024 dlightheart@clearview.ca

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Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

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To advertise in the service directory, contact info@creemore.com or 705-466-9906

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HELP WANTED

Looking for part-time chef/prep cook, and counter staff. Weekend hours. For busy BURGER BUS in Mulmur.

Student applications welcome. 519288-0246.

CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine for sale by appointment only.

Pick-up or delivery. Call/Text 647-5888931, cmorrissey0708@icloud.com.

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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.

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 519375-0958.

PAINTING AND PARGING. Professional workmanship. Call Don for estimate. 705-424-0708, 705-8160708.

Looking for help on a LOCAL COW/ CALF FARM south of Creemore.

Duties will include farm work, lawn maintenance, work in the bush and on trails. Some farm experience and driver's license would be an asset. This could be an excellent opportunity for a motivated student who is interested in farming to gain experience and skills. Wages to be determined based on experience, ranging from $18 to $20 per hour. Please contact Jerry Ball of Scarlet Hill Farm, 705-888-3043.

WINSLOW FARMS, Grey Road 4, Singhampton, ON Job duties and responsibilities: Routine feeding and daily care of livestock, farming, farm/heavy equipment operation, ranch maintenance. *** Great wages and benefits *** Benefit coverage includes: dental, prescription(s), hospital benefits, basic life insurance, basic accident insurance, chiropractor, physiotherapy, glasses/contact lenses.

If interested, please contact Nicole Polley at 647-525-7015.

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TURNER, Don - December 26, 1945April 26, 2022. At Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario on April 26, 2022, in his 76th year.

Beloved husband of the late Islay Kathryn (McLeod). Much loved Dad of Kerri (Michael), Shane (Tom), and devoted grandpa to Malcolm Robinson.

Donnie had a personality that was larger than life which endeared him to many relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours. He put his all into everything he did at home, at work and at play, including his lifelong dedication to minor league, adult and senior league baseball and hockey. He himself played these sports up until very recently.

He will be missed dearly by sisterin-law Halcyon, his many nieces and nephews, as well as their children and grandchildren.

Don was predeceased by his parents Ed and Lena, his sister Blanche, and his brothers-in-law Harold McArthur and Grant MacDonald.

A small-town, good-time country boy at heart, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Donnie will be laid to rest with his high school sweetheart Islay at Lavender, Ontario.

Donations to the Sick Kids Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

To honour his memory, be sure to grab a glove and ball or hockey stick and spend some time with the kids in the neighbourhood.

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The family for the late James (Jim) Hanna would like to extend our sincere thanks to our relatives, friends, staff at Hanna Motors, and to everyone who supported us through Jim’s sickness and his passing. All his doctors at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Dr. Neil Fleshner, Dr. Aaron Hansen, Dr. Brenda O’Connor and their teams, our local Dr. Jessica Gencarelli, staff at the Stayner Medical Centre, and the nursing staff at St. Elizabeth’s are very much appreciated. Thank-you for the flowers, food, cards, online condolences, and generous donations to the Princess Margaret Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research, the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation, Campbell House Hospice and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Foundation. A big thank you to Shawn and the staff at Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home. To those who were able and unable to attend the visitation, thank-you for your kind thoughts. Jim was really honoured by all.

The Hanna Family Anne, Kim & Harry, John & April, & their families

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Mollie Doodle 2006-2022 Mollie passed away peacefully with us by her side on May 2, 2022.

In her almost 16 years of life she has spread joy and love to all who knew her. She was a beauty with a sweet demeanor with the ability to warm any heart.

Mollie was the subject for the children’s book series “The Adventures of Mollie Doodle” depicting situations that many children could identify in their own lives.

We have been flooded with texts, calls and emails offering condolences and we’d like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love. We knew she was special but we didn’t realize how much she was loved in our community of Creemore.

Thanks you, Darci-que and Emily

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 6, 2022 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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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION & PUBLIC MEETING Township of Clearview Council has received an application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 06-54. The amendment is being considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 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: Wednesday May 25, 2022 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 Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at 12:00 pm. Written comments will be accepted and must be received by Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at 12:00 pm.

The Proposal: 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.

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.

Our Zoning By-law was passed in 2006 and is generally amended each year in order to make sure that it is as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

The purpose of the proposed housekeeping amendment seeks to simplify wording and clarify the intent of ambiguous provisions and proposes: 1. To reduce the pool setbacks in the Agricultural and Rural Zones to 1.8 metres; otherwise, many smaller lots in these zones would not be able to accommodate pools given the current larger setbacks.

2. To ensure absolute clarity, we have added that Bed and Breakfasts are not short-term rentals, even though this is already covered off in the definitions.

3. In the Agricultural Zone an asterix “ * ” is used to describe what uses are permitted on lots that have been created as surplus dwelling lots. These lots are generally 1.5 hectares in area or less. The uses permitted on these small lots are: conservation uses, passive recreation use, single detached dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, home occupation, home industry and single accessory apartment.

The intent of the provision is to ensure that these residential properties in the agricultural area are used for residential purposes.

This amendment will serve the public and staff better as it can take research to determine whether a lot was a surplus dwelling lot and sometimes the history is unclear. Further, regarding these uses, lots that are 1.5 hectares in area or less should be treated consistently.

4. In the Agricultural Zone, clarify where to measure the setback for a farm produce sales outlet and accessory farm winery and cidery from the lot line of a residential use.

5. Reduce the front yard setback in the Rural Zone from 15 metres to 10 metres to match the Agricultural Zone setback.

6. Add a Fire Hall as a permitted use in the Institutional Zone.

7. Change the exception number of the C1-6 Zone at Huron and Ontario Street to a C1-8 as staff found that there are two C1-6 Zones that are different, a duplication that was not found when the By-law was originally passed in 2006. There is no other change other than the number assigned, however, the whole subsection has to be deleted and replaced in order to distinguish it from the other C1-6. This is done in the text of the By-law as well as on the schedule to the Bylaw.

8. Amend the definition for “attached” as the public has misinterpreted the words ‘enclosed breezeway’. This is proposed to be replaced with the wording ‘enclosed corridor’ along with more detailed clarification.

9. Amend the definition of passive recreation to be more clear.

10. Clarify the definition for semi-detached dwelling such that it represents the vertical division of two dwellings perpendicular to the street.

11. Delete the accessible parking space regulations from the definition of a parking space that are inconsistent with the accessible parking regulations found in the General Provisions section of the By-law.

12. Delete Plan 111 from the Lot of Record definition to recognize this Plan located in Duntroon in the Special Policy designation of the Official Plan.

13. Remove the Environmental Protection Zone that covers legally existing dwellings on the following properties: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)

2581 Fairgrounds Road South; 2203 Concession 11 South 6205 Concession 6 Sunnidale 2403 Concession 8 South Nottawasaga 7760 County Road 9 2531 Creemore Avenue 3778 Centre Line Road 5262 Concession 2 Sunnidale 11 and 2849 Hogback Road 11, 15 and 17 Elgin Road 5247, 5253 and 5259 County Road 9

14. Correct the zoning on the Edenvale Airport Lands from the Airport Industrial Zone MA-1 and MA-1(H1) to the Airport Industrial Zone MA Zone.

15. Correct the zoning on 1180 15/16 Sideroad from the Airport Industrial MA-1 Zone to the Rural Zone.

16. Correct by adjusting and shifting the Environmental Protection (EP) zoning on 5560 and 5572 Sunnidale-Tosorontio Townline to reflect the historically cleared area.

The effect of the proposed amendment is to make the By-law more current, easier to understand, consistent and more defensible.

The subject application concerns all lands within the Township of Clearview.

There are no associated applications.

Your Rights to Appeal: 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 Ontario Land Tribunal; and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

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

Visit our website: w w w.Clear view.ca Contact the Planner assigned to this file: Mara Burton, Director Community Services mbur ton@clear view.ca 705-428-6230 ext. 264 Visit or write to the Community Services Department at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre: Box 200, 217 Gideon St., Stayner ON L0M 1S0 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 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, 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.

Notice dated: 5 May 2022