July 12, 2006 / News

Meet your police and take in classic cars

On Saturday, August 19, members of the community are welcome to drop by Sobey's in Alcona to meet members of the South Simcoe Police. More...

Council moves ahead on mandatory hookup in Thornton

Despite almost universal opposition from local residents, Essa council is moving ahead with a proposal to require 77 properties in the Thornton area. More...

Conservative Government delivers on its child care promise

Starting July 1, 2006 the almost 10,000 pre-school aged children in YorkSimcoe became eligible to receive the universal child care benefit. Previously, I was unaware of any More...

THORNTON NEWS

It sure is a shame that you can't even leave your house for a quick weekend getaway without it being vandalized. Neighbours came home to find plants uprooted and some of their outdoor decorations smashed last weekend. More...

Kidd Clan general meeting

The 81st annual General Meeting of the Kidd Clan took place on June 11, at the Anten Mills Community Centre. More...

More candidates file nomination papers for election

Who's declared they're running With the municipal election on Monday, November 19th, nominations are being filed More...

LSAMI OMB pre-hearing adjourned until August 31st

At the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) pre-hearing for the Lefroy Settlement Area Management Inc. (LSAMI) application, the judge adjourned the case until August 31st, when it would deal with matters of Official Plan (OP) appeals. More...

Residents looking for employment growth

Residents had their say on as the Town held a meeting regarding the Official Plan(OP) and the Official Plan Amendment (OPA). More...

Essa council turns down a proposed Thornton fruit market

Essa council has turned down a proposed fruit/grocery market in the southern part of Thornton. More...

Ground breaking ceremony

The Town of Innisfil will be holding a Ground Breaking Ceremony on Sat. July 29th, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the new Multi-Use Recreation Facility. Meeting place will be Town of Innisfil Administration Centre. More...

Canada Cord Ceremony held in Cookstown

On Wednesday June 28, the following girls received the Canada Cord: Nichole Bagley, Marissa Carman, Lindsay Bailey and Jessica Sanigo. More...

Save lives on the water National Drowning Prevention Week

OTTAWA, July 9 /CNW/ National Drowning Prevention Week begins Sunday, July 16th and the Lifesaving Society urges Canadians to ensure their safety and the safety of others on, in, or near the water, is top of mind. More...

County Development Charges will help pay for burgeoning growth

Growth Pays for Growth, Not the Existing Taxpayer More...

Ontario cancels property tax reassessments for 2006 and 2007

MPAC to implement Ombudsman's recommendations by 2009 More...