Stephen Vance, Editor
The latest round of the Summer Olympic Games will soon be upon us, and whenever the Olympics roll around I am reminded how fortunate I am to not have cable television.
I axed cable from my life about 20 years ago and I have never regretted it – though I occasionally find myself out of the loop, or...
Stephen Vance, Editor
Many in this community might not be aware that the use of skateboards on Meaford roads is prohibited. Surprised? So was I when I first became aware of a 30 year old bylaw that says just that.
Bylaw 24-87, which was approved by the Town of Meaford council in June of 1987, is one of those legacy bylaws...
Stephen Vance, Editor
With respect to the municipal code of conduct acknowledgement form known as 'Form 3', I wouldn't sign it either given provision 'E' in section 5.3.1 of the Advisory Committee and Volunteer Code of Conduct - I simply would not sign it if I were asked to. Not the way it is currently written at least.In saying that,...
Stephen Vance, Editor
The plan approved by Meaford's council on July 4 to run an in-town public transit pilot project, and to explore the possibility of establishing transit service to the neighbouring communities of Owen Sound and the Blue Mountains is a step in the right direction for this municipality.While the plan may have been the result of the municipal...
Stephen Vance, Editor
School has let out for summer, sandals and shorts have replaced the winter woolies (finally), the outdoor food vendors are into full swing, it must be time to celebrate another Canada Day.
I can't think of a better place to celebrate our fine nation than right here in Meaford. Sure, I'm biased, but with the festivities that have...
Stephen Vance, Editor
It's always frustrating to hear people communicating less than accurate information, and for a reporter, it can be downright irritating to hear people passing along inaccurate information while holding up your own article as their “proof”.
I've written about this in the past, but given what I've been hearing in the last few days, it's time for another...
Stephen Vance, Editor
Many Meaford residents were both shocked and saddened upon hearing the news this week that Meaford's only downtown grocery store, Foodland, will be closing in August.
When I first saw the new Foodland location being constructed in Thornbury, my first concern was how that would impact the Meaford location and the residents who rely on it, and sadly...
Stephen Vance, Editor
The Meaford Farmers' Market kicks off its 10th season on Friday, June 3 at the Rotary Harbour Pavilion, and this little market has come a long way over the past decade.
It's no secret that I have a soft spot for farmers' markets, and particularly our market here in Meaford. Though I'm not a farmer, nor a food...
Stephen Vance, Editor
The province of Ontario has a lofty but necessary goal of 70 percent waste diversion, and while many communities (like Meaford) have now found their way to the 55 to 60 percent diversion rate, the extra push required to reach 70 will likely need to come from product manufacturers themselves.
Sure, we can all find additional opportunities in...
Stephen Vance, Editor
I'm sometimes criticized for spending too much time ringing the infrastructure alarm bell, but I remain convinced that the 'infrastructure nightmare' I've often referred to is not only coming our way, it is already here, and the latest update on the state of Meaford's bridge infrastructure is yet another example of that fact.
As council learned this week,...
