November 22, 2006 / Front Page

Santa Claus is jumping to town

Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule and will be jumping out of a plane this Saturday, landing at Skydive Toronto. With candy canes, hot chocolate and donuts for those who drop by, this is sure to be a great time. More...

News

Loans take on new meaning at Innisfil Public Library

While many of us who visit the Innisfil Library know if we have any questions about finding a particular book, we can ask a librarian for help. More...

Impaired driving #1 criminal killer in Canada - RIDE checks season kicks off

The Ontario Provincial Police will stay one step ahead of impaired drivers this holiday season during its Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign, which kicks off Nov. 29th and runs until Jan. 2nd. More...

No overnight parking

Street parking overnight is prohibited between 3am to 6am from November 1 until May 1. More...

Business & Real Estate

Seeing more clearly at Alcona Optical

Born and raised in Alcona, Lydia Fagents- Genno, owner of Alcona Optical says she is really proud to offer her services to the community in which she grew up. More...

Community Events

A successful Light Up in Cookstown

The Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Light up Night on Friday, November 10, 2006. The weather was perfect and thousands of people came out to enjoy the evening. More...

Get your letters to Santa

Canada Post is now accepting letters to Santa Claus for the upcoming Christmas season. More...

What's happening at the library

Mitten madness! Help us collect some mittens for those in need. Bring in new gloves and mittens to be donated to the Christmas Cheer program. All donations can be dropped off to your local branch. More...

Sports & Leisure

The Wright Stuff: Novice AE Winter Win a Pair of Games

Noah Wright's strong play leads the South Simcoe Police Association Novice AE Winterhawks to a pair of wins over the weekend. Noah collected 4 goals and 3 assists in wins over Georgina Blaze and the Stouffville Clippers. More...

Winterhawks beat Nobleking in fierce battle

Innisfil Winterhawks Major Peewe A team, sponsored by Sandy Cove Marine, played a strong game on Saturday, against Noble King beating them 5- 2. The team came out hard with good passing and excellent goaltending by Vincent Fumo. More...

Thornton hockey notes

Thornton Tigers Novice 2 House League Thornton vs Beeton More...

Innisfil man charged under Federal Migratory Birds Conservation Act

Officers from the South Simcoe Police - Marine Unit and the Ministry of the Environment have completed their investigation into an incident that occurred on Lake Simcoe last Friday afternoon. More...

Help stamp out hunger!

The U14 Innisfil Stampeders Competitive Girls Soccer Team would like to give back a little for all the community support they have received. They have teamed up with the Innisfil Fire Department to support the Barrie Food Bank this season. More...

Editorial

Comment

Celebrity culture going downhill

While I have always been addicted to the news (680 is always on in my car and I get my national news from Global National every night), I also read about the trials and tribulations of what's going on in the world of entertainment. More...

Letters

Peter's Place in Innisfil closes for good

Dear editor, I never imagined that I would be typing this scenario a year ago. After 6 years and more than 60 shows the concerts at my house will cease. More...

Thank you

Dear editor, An open letter to Innisfil residents: More...

Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

Library News: Churchill Branch, 2282 4th Line, Churchill, Ontario (705) 456-2671, Branch Manager: Brianne Wilkins More...

Police News

Essa motor vehicle collision claims life of man

On November 15th at approximately 1:30 pm officers from the Nottawasaga OPP were dispatched to the scene of two motor vehicle collision that turned fatal on Mill Street in the village of Angus in Essa Township, claiming the life of a 55 year old man. More...

South Simcoe Police

Impaired /Over 80 A concerned motorist contacted SSPS to report an erratic driver on the 9th Line of Innisfil. Officers caught up to and stopped the vehicle in question a short time later on Innisfil Beach Rd. More...

Alliston gas bar robbed

Alliston - On Saturday at approximately 7 p.m., a lone male entered a gas bar located on Victoria St. E. in Alliston just east of Boyne St. and demanded cash from the young female clerk and then fled the scene on foot. More...

Lifestyle

The Vault

How to budget for life: Part 1

How to budget for life: Part 1 Knowing the ins and outs of setting up a personal budget is the first step to taking control of your finances and your future. More...

Home & Garden

Insurance corner - Protecting your Home Against break-ins

With the warmer weather, there is usually a jump in the number of break-ins as people spend more time away from home at cottages and campgrounds. More...