December 6, 2006 / Front Page

Victim wants larger "wrong way" signs at 400 series entrances

April Sobisch is still recovering from her injuries from a head-on collision on Highway 400 in Barrie over a year ago. Her seven month old son, Owen, survived without a scratch but she would spend the next four months in Sunnybrook and St. More...

News

Lake Simcoe 'a challenging area to study'

Don Goodyear, Manager of Source Protection Planning, provided the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Board of Directors an update of Source Water Protection (SWP) at their last meeting. More...

Church to host free Christmas dinner

Innisfil Community Church is once again hosting a free community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve, December 24th, at 6pm. More...

Pring in Ward 3

With the final re-count results posted last Wednesday afternoon, incumbent Bill Pring has been confirmed as the winner for councilor of Ward 3. On election night, the race was tight between Pring and Ken Simpson. More...

Letters

Food drive collection during parade

Dear editor, Yujo Martial Arts students will be collecting food for the food bank as they walk beside their float in the Alcona Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, December 10th. The parade starts at 2pm. Last year, we collected approximately 75 lbs. More...

Satisfied with re-count results

Dear editor, I am satisfied and pleased the recount was conducted, through the process all candidates in Ward 3 picked up additional votes, however the results remain unchanged. More...

Helping out our soldiers during holiday season

Dear editor, As I was listening to one of our Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan talk to his family, he mentioned some of the special treats he missed from home. It was then announced that Canada Post would send parcels free of charge. More...

Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

Santa Claus is coming to town! Don't miss the annual Alcona parade on Sunday, December 10th beginning from Jans Blvd and travelling along Innisfil Beach Road. It will end at Innisfil Beach Park. Get into the spirit and welcome good old St. More...

Police News

Charges laid in Fatal Collision

South Simcoe Police have completed their investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred on October 4th, 2006 in Bradford during the noon-hour. More...

Barrie Man Charged with Child Pornography Offences

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Pornography Section, Orillia OPP and Barrie Police Service have arrested and charged a Barrie, Ontario man following a child pornography investigation. On Nov. More...

Young offenders charged for throwing objects off 400 bridge

Officers from the OPP were conducting a seat belt blitz from the eastbound Bayfield St. ramp to southbound Highway 400 in Barrie when they observed an unusual occurrence take place. More...

Lifestyle

Polishing your denture for the holidays

Have you ever looked at your denture and wonder what's the best way to get rid of the stains that have developed over the years? More...

Saying goodbye to old friends

At the last regular meet of council, Mayor Brain Jackson presented Deputy Mayor Barb Baguley, Councilor Roy Bridge and Councilor Joe Belesky with a token of appreciation. More...

Santa Claus is coming to Alcona

This Sunday, December 10, the man in red, Santa Claus, will be coming to Alcona for the annual Santa Claus Parade. This years parade will have 42 floats and bands and will start at Jans Blvd. and end at Innisfil Beach Park. More...

Farms of Innisfil book unveiling Friday

This Friday, December 8th, the Innisfil Historical Society will be unveiling their book Farms of Innisfil; Challenges, Chores and Changes at the Churchill Community, beginning at 2pm. More...

Scope colouring contest

Have you dropped off your colouring page to Sobey's Alcona yet? Extra copies are available at the Courtesy Desk. The deadline is December 20th at 5pm. More...

Editorial

Comment

Politics in every corner

The election for the new leader of the Liberal Party on Saturday night was certainly a surprise for most. More...

Youth noise and news

So the election is over, the signs have come down and Council has been announced. More...

Business & Real Estate

Enthusiasts paradise at NBX Action Sports

Friends Brian Bouchard and Steve Naumoff grew up together on ATV's and snow mobiles. More...

Community Events

Kids Day at Just Because

On Friday, December 1st, the annual Kid's Day was held at "Just Because". This yearly event was initiated by owner Lynn Dollin to give children the opportunity to buy that special gift as a surprise for loved ones. More...

Essa inaugural meeting Wednesday

Essa township will hold the inaugural meeting for its new council today (Wednesday). Council members will be sworn in at 3 p.m. at the township council chambers at the municipal building on County Road 21. A reception will follow the meeting. More...

York-Simcoe Naturalists

The York-Simcoe Naturalists will be having a members meet and mingle on Tuesday Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Ave. in River Drive Park (off the Queensville Sideroad, north of Holland Landing). More...

Sports & Leisure

SSP Novice AE playing hard

It has been a tough few games for the South Simcoe Police Assoc Novice AE team, but like all great teams they're learning to battle through adversity and find ways to be competitive. More...

More Hawks results

Winterhawks Minor Atom A Renaissance Nouveau Design Team results for Sunday, November 26th. More...

Thornton hockey news

Thornton Tigers Bantam 1 House League Thornton vs. TNT Fri., Dec. 1- Thornton Bantam 1 out scored TNT 5-1. Goals by Spencer Schubert(2), Joey Cochrane, Michael Fujiwara and Evan Hughes. Assists by Ryan Auchincloss, Erik Bittner, M. More...