January 10, 2007 / Front Page

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January is Crime Stoppers month - Jennifer Kinsella (D/Cst Police Coordinator Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka), Al Martin (Crime Stoppers Board Member), Inspector Tom McDonald (South Simcoe Police), and Mayor Brian Jackson were on hand fo More...

Canadian Quotable

"When the history of global climate change is finally written, it will show that the debate was badly derailed early in the game by three simple words: proof, uncertainty, and risk. More...

News

Beach Road in Gilford another top roads priority

by Michelle Minnoch

While the Town has identified 37 top projects needed to be done in the Road Needs Study, Beach Road, which was previously not on the list, has shown deterioration and is considered a main concern. More...

Council approves road widening

by Michelle Minnoch

Council has approved a recommendation to authorize the sale of an eight metre road widening, to the County of Simcoe, for $27,538 on County Road 21. More...

Youth Noise and News

by Kaitlyn Blair

The stockings have come down, the trees have been put to the curb and we are all back in school or back to work- the holiday season officially has come to a close. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil girls U14 impressive in Toronto tourney

The Innisfil Girls U14 Soccer team had quite an accomplishment Wednesday at the Annual Soccerworld Docks Under 14/15 girls Soccer tournament in Toronto. More...

Thornton hockey news

Thornton Tigers Novice 2 House League Thornton vs. Thornton Tues., Jan. 2-Thornton Tigers took on their rivals Thornton 1 and defeated them 6-3. Goals scored by Gavin Bayley(2), Matthew Pyz(2), Dylan Scuccimarri and Brian Escott. Assists by B. More...

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Home & Garden

Insurance Corner - Smoke Detectors : Recharge means no charge

Safety warning systems that are not wired directly into your household circuits, such as home smoke detectors, alert you when it's time to replace the battery. This not the case with rechargeable batteries. More...

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Council looking to accelerate urbanization of Innisfil Beach Road

by Michelle Minnoch

Director of Planning and Development Rob McAuley informed council Wednesday night that the original plan for the urbanization of Innisfil Beach Road will see the project completed by 2016, but Mayor Brian Jackson said he would like to see the projec More...

Over the Christmas Break, the Stroud Branch of the Innisfil Public Library welcomed Lofty the Magician, who treated children and their parents to a fantastic magic show. More...

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in February

On Tuesday, February 13th at 7:30 am, Innisfil will hold its sixth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Held at the Stroud Recreational Complex, the breakfast will wrap up at 8:45 am to allow local business people to participate. More...

Editorial

Comment

Year in Review - Part 2
by Michelle Minnoch

Last week, The Scope presented you with the Year in Review for the Town of Innisfil for 2006 from january to June. The following is a list of major events which transpired during the second half of the year. More...

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Letters

Reader: Costs should be covered by perpetrator

Good day to you I have read the article that was printed in December 27th regarding the swan that had its wing injured. I am a very compassionate person when it comes the our little creatures no matter what they are. More...

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Business & Real Estate

Innisfil opposing "Low Density Residential" on border

by Michelle Minnoch

Although the City of Barrie plans to build on the north side of Mapleview Drive, east of Yonge Street, The Town of Innisfil rejects their Official Plan Amendment regarding the plans to build "Low Density Residential" housing in the area. 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 non-profit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O. More...

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Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

by Linda Gerow

Dew worms in January? That's what we had in our backyard last Friday. Then there was Saturday when a lady came into the library where I work to inform me that her crocuses and tulips were coming up. More...

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Police News

Traffic Safety - An equal priority - A shared responsibility

ORILLIA, ON - "In the hands of an irresponsible person, a motor vehicle is no less dangerous than a loaded firearm in the hands of an equally irresponsible individual. More...

E-Bay helps OPP solve snowboard theft

(Oro-Medonte) Barrie OPP have solved a theft of snowboards from Mt. St. Louis resort that occurred on December 30th, utilizing the assistance of E-Bay Security. More...

Fail to remain - Pedestrian and Vehicle Collision

(Essa) On Sunday, January 7th at approximately 6:30 pm, a 19 year old female from Angus was crossing the road at Commerce Road in the Town of Angus. As the pedestrian was crossing the road, a newer white 4 door vehicle struck her. More...

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Lifestyle

The Vault

Maximize your RSP, maximize your retirement
by Graham Barber

The purpose of your RSP is to give you the opportunity to grow your retirement savings in a tax free environment. First, that means you are saving the entire dollar you contribute. More...

New Year's Resolution for denture wearers

by Tarvo Puust DD Innisfil Denture Clinic

Each year my wife makes the same New Year's Resolution - no more procrastinating. More...

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