Loans take on new meaning at Innisfil Public Library
by Michelle Minnoch
     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. Did you know that if you wanted to find a particular book, not only can we look it up on the library's website, but they may be able to find it for us from
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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.
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No overnight parking
     Street parking overnight is prohibited between 3am to 6am from November 1 until May 1.
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Sandy Cove - home of hi speed wireless internet
by Michelle Minnoch
     Living in a rural area and trying to send and receive emails on dial up is often a frustrating and time consuming experience. About five weeks ago, residents of Sandy Cove Acres may have noticed a
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2006 Christmas Cheer Campaign gears up
     For nearly 30 years, a group of volunteers have joined together with churches, schools, corporations, service clubs and public service organizations to carry out a massive food and toy drive for less fortunate families in the Barrie area.
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
     Wow, the time sure does fly. Can you believe that it is only a month to Christmas? With that in mind, here are some of the upcoming Christmas events in our area.
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Carol book and colouring contest in The Scope next week
     In next week's edition of The Scope, we will be publishing a Christmas Carol book for the whole family to enjoy. For the little ones, there will be a Christmas colouring page and a contest with great prizes. The Scope has partnered up with Sobey's in Alcona for this fun holiday treat. See details in
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