December 20, 2006 / Front Page

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Alcona Glen is currently holding a competition between classes to see which one can bring in the greatest amount of food or toy donations for those less fortunate. More...

News

Town needs to work on Main Street - IBR

by Michelle Minnoch

According to Staff Report FS-028-06, the next phase of the urbanization of Innisfil Beach Road, planned for 2007, has been deferred to 2008. More...

Swan rescue a great success

by Michelle Minnoch

A few weeks back The Scope printed an article about a boater who drove at and around swans on Lake Simcoe. More...

THORNTON NEWS

by Cathie Miller

Five years ago on Christmas Eve, I lost my brother-in-law, my sister More...

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Business & Real Estate

New Cookstown RBC Manager Glen Godovitz

by Susan Stein

On Friday, December 15, I had the pleasure to meet Glen Godovitz - the new manager at the Royal Bank in Cookstown. More...

Delivering Results – Federal Accountability Act becomes law

by York-Simcoe MP, Hon. Peter Van Loan

Canada More...

High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to be expanded to Highway 400

Last week, it was announced the High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes will be expanded to Hwy. 400. More...

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Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

by Linda Gerow

Do you think Santa knew Rudolph was a female reindeer when he named her? I mean, Santa's a pretty smart guy. He can visit millions of houses in one night, he doesn't get lost along the way and he even knows how to get back up a chimney. More...

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Police News

OPP gets state-of-the art forensic ID unit

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Forensic Identification Unit in Orillia will be modernized as part of the McGuinty government's $50- million investment in new facilities for front-line police officers, Community Safety and Correctional Services More...

Crime of the Week

Barrie bank robbed

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka and the Barrie Police Service are requesting the assistance of the public in helping to solve a bank robbery that occurred at the Bank of Nova Scotia on Molson Park Drive in Barrie. On De. More...

Weekend incidents

from the Barrie OPP

Barrie OPP officers investigated 48 incidents over the past weekend including 1 motor vehicle collision and 2 impaired drivers charged. More...

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Lifestyle

The Vault

Will you have enough money for retirement?
by Graham Barber

This is the question that is on the minds of many Canadians. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. The factors that will determine the answer vary greatly from person to person. More...

A historical walking tour of Stroud with Sunnybrae School

by Michelle Minnoch

Mr. Johnson More...

Remember pet safety during holidays

During the holiday season the house fills with the warm scent of baking; shiny, glittering decorations; and wrapped and ribboned gifts sure to tempt the curiosity of most pets, especially cats and dogs. More...

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Innisfil Committee want answers about drainage costs

by Michelle Minnoch

Marisa Demarco, a member of the Innisfil Resident Advocacy Committee made a delegation to council Wednesday night, regarding the South Innisfil Creek Drain. Demarco said she and Kerry Yamamoto formed the committee More...

Brighten a life this holiday season

Local residents are encouraged to donate blood in honour of loved ones Canadian Blood Services reminds Innisfil residents that their local clinic will be held on December 21st, and with one donation, they can give a gift that saves up to three live More...

Sobey’s colouring contest

Have you dropped off your colouring page to Sobey More...

Editorial

Comment

Finding our own tradition is ok
by Michelle Minnoch

Every year when Christmas rolls around there is always a controversy about something. Whether it is the thought of More...

A different kind of Christmas poem

The following poem was emailed to me by a friend. I do not know the origin of this poem, but thought it was an appropriate reminder of Canadian men and women fighting oversea More...

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Community Events

Naturalists meeting in January

The York-Simcoe Naturalists Club will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:30pm in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue, in River Drive Park. Songbirds of the Boreal Forest will be the topic. More...

Library staff member, Wendy gave mittens collected by all 4 branches of the library to Bronno and Bob of Christmas Cheer. The community generously donated 102 pairs of mittens, 6 pairs of socks, 4 scarves, 3 hats and 4 hat/mitten sets. More...

(left) Constable Paul Heshka was presented the Police Exemplary Medal for 20 years of service with the force by Chief Davis and PSB Chair Marty Toombs (above) Constable Sandra Burchill was presented the Police Exemplary Medal for 20 years of service More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil Tyke Provincial Lacrosse Champs to be showcased in a parade of Champions at Toronto Rock Game

The Provincial Gold Medal winners, INNISFIL WOLFPACK TYKE LACROSSE team has been invited to take place in a parade of champions hosted by the Toronto Rock On February 3rd 2007. More...

Winterhawks hard work pays off

The Innisfil Winterhawks Major Peewee A team, sponsored by Sandy Cove Marine, played a strong game on Saturday against the Stouffville Clippers beating them 3-2. The team came out hard with strong passing and excellent goaltending by Vincent Fumo. More...

Thornton hockey notes

Thornton Tigers Novice 2 House League Thornton vs. Lefroy Sat., Dec 16-Thornton Novice 2 fought their way to a win against Lefroy 4-3. Lefroy took an early lead in the first with 2 goals. More...

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Home & Garden

This season, avoid toxic chemicals with a real Christmas tree

It's hard to imagine the Christmas season without a tree to decorate and enjoy throughout the holiday season. More...

Conservation Corner

Christmas for the birds

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