January 10, 2007 / News

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News from Cookstown UCW

The first meeting, held on Wednesday, January 3rd, was a splendid beginning for the new year, with members invited at the home of Wib and Beryl Hadwen. More...

Remembering Rilla (Jack) Fowler

by Susan Stein

Those who attended Cookstown Continuation School in the early 1940's will remember principal and teacher Rilla Jack. Her hometown was Dundalk, Ontario. After highschool, Rilla went to Queen's University in Kingston, graduating with a B.A. More...

Inspiration for New Year's resolutions at Toronto Boat Show

With 2007 here, the time to launch a New Year resolution or two has arrived and the 49th annual Toronto International Boat Show can help. Canada's largest marine marketplace kicks off the 2007 boating season Saturday, Jan. 13th through Sunday, Jan. More...

Cookstown's Lynn Dollin New Years message

by Susan Stein

Lynn Dollin-Councillor Ward 7 As I reflect over the past year, I am reminded of what a busy year 2006 was. More...

THORNTON NEWS

by Cathie Miller

Tomorrow, Thursday, January 11 is the next Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night. It will be held at the Lions Hall and the admission price is $3 per adult and children are free. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. sharp. More...

Resident cuts hair, donates it to Locks of Love

Meaghan got her hair cut for "Locks of Love". Meaghan Kohnen is a 10 year old student at St. Francis of Assisi School. More...

Manulife Walk for Memories

Alzheimer's disease affects us all. With close to 5,400 residents in Simcoe County with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, it's hard for it not to. More...

Winter Camp Days at Simcoe County Museum

The Simcoe County Museum is pleased to offer Winter day camps on Jan. 19th and Feb. 16th. Each camp day is filled with exciting games, crafts and activities. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to sign up for one or both days. On Jan. More...

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...

Hon. Peter Van Loan to hold Town Hall meeting in Churchill next Tuesday

The Hon. Peter Van Loan, member of Parliament for York-Simcoe will be hosting a Town hall meeting on Tuesday, January 16th, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Churchill Community Centre. More...

January is Crime Stoppers Month

January is Crime Stoppers Month worldwide and also marks the 20th Anniversary of Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka. More...

Pandemic Tool Kit available through the GICC

At the height of a flu pandemic, up to 50% of all employees may be absent from work. More...

News from the Cookstown Chamber

Laurie Munroe - President of Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce: The Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce has enjoyed a very successful year and is looking forward to assisting with some improvements for the village in 2007. More...

York Regional Police Boat still on the water

As we experience recordsetting temperatures, members of the York Regional Police Marine Unit are reminding boaters who are still participating in activities on the water, that the Naawij, a 26' Sea-swirl boat, continues to patrol Lake Simcoe to ensu More...

Update on Christmas for Kids - 2006

submitted by Myrlene Boken - St. Peter's Anglican Church

The Christmas for Kids programme had another successful year making sure that all of the children in south Innisfil, primarily in the Lefroy, Belle Ewart and Alcona Beach area experienced the magic of Christmas. More...

Van Loan pleased with his new assignment

by Bill Rea

York - Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan has been in the federal cabinet less than two months, but he's already been shuffled. He's not complaining, however. More...