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There could be either a resolution reached, or a trial date set, at mayor Brian Jackson's next scheduled court appearance. Defence and crown attorneys will continue to meet for the next few weeks, in an effort to resolve the legal issues of the Innisfil mayor. The parties met to discuss the matter at the Bradford court last week. More ... Karen Pulla knows firsthand how the YMCA can shape a young mind. As a child, she was regularly enrolled in YMCA swimming and leadership programs, and used its facilities for all kinds of activities. Once grown up, she decided to dedicate her life to making sure others received that same opportunity to receive affordable recreational and learning experiences. More ... Nearly all land required for a portion of the urbanization of Innisfil Beach Road — between St. John's Road and the 20th Sideroad — has been acquired. More ... The new 2010 federal budget has made reducing the deficit a major objective. The principle is simple — governments should live within their means. Our government will cut the deficit in half next year. More ... Simcoe County council’s corporate services committee has given its approval to the zoning changes which are required to move the Barrie Fair to a location just outside of Ivy. The committee reviewed a report recommending the changes at its meeting last week. More ... Depending on the area, it appears the worst of the annual spring melt may be over. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the Lower Nottawasaga River near Angus over the next few days. However, water has crested in lakes, rivers and streams in most other areas of the NVCA's jurisdiction. More ... The City of Barrie will be doing some tax collecting for the Town of Innisfil, over work completed on the Lawson Drain. Nine properties annexed by Barrie earlier this year currently owe several thousand dollars to the town, for upgrades completed in 2008 and 2009. So, the city has agreed to collect the fees owed by landowners, on behalf of the town. More ... Parents, mark the calendar for the Simcoe County District School Board's second annual Circle of Learning Conference. More ... Future plans for Leslie Drive and Willard Avenue were under the microscope for local residents last week. More ... Four more properties could be given Innisfil's Municipal Heritage Designation. Nantyr School House, Cherry Creek School, Barclay Post Office and Lakeview Farm are all being considered for designation, according to Innisfil Heritage Committee chair Andrew Cowan. More ... The Innisfil branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is in need of canvassers for Daffodil Month in April. Volunteers are mostly needed for the Big Bay Point, Alcona and Bell Ewart areas. For more information, call Andrew at 436-3107 or the society's Barrie office at 726-8032. More ... It's time to focus on wage subsidies, at the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast speaker series. More ... Post-secondary schooling has played a significant role in the lives of thousands of local residents. More ... Phyllis Totten celebrated her 80th birthday with friends, family and dignitaries Saturday afternoon, at the Grange Hall in Lefroy. Totten received well wishes from mayor Brian Jackson and York- Simcoe MPP Julia Munro, and written congratulations from MP Peter Van Loan and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. More ... Essa Township paid a total of slightly over $145,000 in renumeration to its five members of council in 2009. As required by the Municipal Act, council received a report on the remuneration and expenses paid to its members, and committee appointees, at its last council meeting. More ... Innisfil can become a Zero Waste community. At least that's what some members of an organization committed to reducing garbage in local landfills are saying. Zero Waste Simcoe chair Gord McKay discussed the feasibility of reducing garbage in Innisfil, during a town committee meeting last week. More ... Simcoe County Museum staff are pleased to present a new exhibit that highlights the work of the Huronia Handweavers. More ... News RSS feed |
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