October 25, 2006 / Front Page

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After a 36 year absence Banner comes back to the Stroud Curling Club

Members of the 1970 team of skip Bob Denney, vice John Smurthwaite, second Scottie Kell and lead Roy Bridge won the Ontario Curling Association Provincial Colts Men's Curling Championship. More...

Innisfil Remembrance Day Ceremony

The Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Belle Ewart Legion, Branch 547, will be taking place on Sunday, November 5th. More...

News

Get Involved - Seat sale initiative for the Innisfil Recreational Complex

by Michelle Minnoch

For a donation of $300 to the rec centre campaign, you can have a seat tag mounted on the seat in the 1000 arena. More...

Every lake has its sea creature

Lake Simcoe was no exception as late on Sunday morning Scope reader Honky Hawrysio spotted this car in the water, apparently trying to pull in its dock. The truck may be built Ford Tough, but it wasn't built to float. More...

NVCA collaborates with McMaster & Toronto universities on stream health

Important questions to be answered in regards to More...

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Business & Real Estate

The Innisfil Denture Clinic

held it's grand opening last Friday. More...

Jeff Stovold of the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce presented two cheques

at council Wednesday evening of behalf of the "Beat the Mayor" golf challenge. The donations to the rec centre and to Innisfil Library Child Services were for $275 each. More...

Friends of the Library Vi Alger, Sherlie Toro and Mariel Gamble sold baked goods

this past Saturday at the annual Friends of the Library Craft and Bake Sale held at the Stroud Arena. More...

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Sports & Leisure

'Spirit of the Horse' area at Royal

For horse enthusiasts, a visit to The Royal is not complete without plenty of time spent at the Spirit of the Horse area, The Royal's biggest feature attraction. More...

Nantyr student wins Jeff Walters Athletic Scholarship

Kyle Arends, who now attends Carleton University in the Aviation Engineering program, is the recipient of the $1000 Jeff Walters Athletic Scholarship. More...

Hockey season is here in Lefroy

Lefroy Atom #1 On Saturday October 14th, Lefroy Atom #1 started off their season with a home opener against NobleKing Atom #2. Final score 4-4. Lefroy goals were scored by Brendan Heenan, assisted by Brett Hunter and Austin Lacey. More...

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Home & Garden

News from the Gilford and District Horticultural Society

Unfortunately the fall & summer are ending - but we are coming to the time when we celebrate our past year- with all the fun, flower shows, achievements. More...

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Development and annexation hot topics at all candidates meeting

by Michelle Minnoch

The all candidates debate was held Thursday evening at Nantyr Shores care of the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce. More...

Wrongway driver charged

Innisfil woman drives wrong way on Hwy 400, no injuries

Barrie OPP responded to a collision involving a vehicle travelling the wrong way on Hwy 400 at Mapleview Drive at 9:10am on October 19th. More...

Canadian Quotable

"Underlying the democratic ideal of government by consent of the governed is a consent more profound than exercise of the right to vote and obligation to respect the result; it is the consent of the governed to behave themselves - not so much to hono More...

Editorial

Comment

Remember, every vote counts
by Michelle Minnoch

Today may be the day you get it, could be tomorrow. Of course I am talking about the vote by mail kits, and with such a hot race this year, EVERY vote counts. More...

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Letters

No direction at All Candidates Meeting

Dear editor: I would like to start by saying thank-you to the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce for hosting the "All Candidates Meeting" last Thursday, October 19th, and to Georgian Downs for their sponsorship of the evening. More...

Signs allowed on town land

Dear editor, Two of the ward 3 candidates running for councillor approached me to see if they could put signs on my lawn. Knowing them both personally as good people I agreed. More...

Give credit to candidate when credit is due

Dear editor, November 13th is the municipal election date and I felt this was a piece of newsworthy information. In the day to day turmoil we live in, I thought this was a most refreshing observation. More...

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Community Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in your community

The community event calender is provided as a free public service to nonprofit More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

On Monday October 16, at approximately 2:00 PM South Simcoe Police investigated a stabbing incident that occurred at a Barrie Street, Bradford apartment. More...

Current Court Cases

Bogdan PIETRUCHA, age 43 of Bradford was charged with Impaired driving and over 80mgs. He entered a guilty plea to over 80 mgs, received $900. fine and 1 year driving prohibition. The impaired charge was withdrawn. More...

Bradford woman charged with attempted murder

for Failing to Appear for Fingerprints and Breach of Probation. The warrant was held by the Barrie Police Service. As a result, the male was held for Barrie Police who attended and took him into custody and returned him to Barrie for processing. More...

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Lifestyle

Insurance Corner: After a car accident

If you've been in a car accident the first thing to do is check for personal injuries, and call the police or 911 as needed. If your car is drivable and you can safely do it, move your vehicle to the side of the road to avoid creating a traffic jam. More...

Honda to build more Civics in New Tec

by Bruce Haire

While auto production will remain at the same level, Honda Canada will build more of its hot selling Civics at the Alliston plant. More...

Cookstown Notes

by Susan Stein

On October 21st, St. John's Anglican Church is holding a Pancake Breakfast at the church hall from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. More...

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