January 31, 2007 / Front Page

Canadian Quotable

"Why don't they change it to 'One nation under Canada?'." - Robin Williams, comedian, responding to an editor from the New Yorker magazine, for an alternative to the phrase "One Nation under God" after the Court of the United States Court of Appeal More...

News

Innisfil Rec Centre construction right on schedule

Gary Stanhope, Project Manager MPHM, provided council with an update with the status of the Innisfil Recreation Complex. "If you drive by, you can see the structure going up," he said. More...

Colonel Stewart Moore, Base Commander for Canadian Forces Base Borden proudly presented United Way of Greater Simcoe County with a gift of $49,755.20 raised through a number of special events and employee gifts. More...

Admin building tracking behind

Council also received an update on the progress of the New Administration Building (NAB) Wednesday night, and were informed it is tracking behind schedule. More...

Business & Real Estate

Business plan to be discussed

Council will be shortly begin a facilitated process involving council and senior staff members in creating a Business Plan for the town. More...

Council discusses ice, hall rental, boat launch fees

There were many discussions at council Wednesday, January 24th regarding what fees should go up for residents and non residents, and what should be lowered. More...

News from the Alcona Business Association

Congratulations are in order to the Alcona Business Association, (shameless self promotion if you please) for their major input into the Town's recent commitment to begin to finish our downtown area of Alcona sooner as opposed to later. More...

Sports & Leisure

Winterhawks Injection Depot Atom AE breeze through playoffs

Innisfil Winter Hawks Injection Depot Atom AE team started their first round of playoffs against the Stouffville Clippers. Game 1 was played with home ice advantage to Innisfil and they won 3-0 with an amazing shutout effort by Ron Laird. More...

Thornton hockey news

Thornton Tigers Novice 2 House League Thornton vs. Oak Ridges Sat., Jan 27- Thornton Novice 2 defeated Oak Ridges 7- 1. A hatrick by Dylan Scuccimari with other goals by Brian Escott(2), Matthew Pyz and a great back hand goal by Spencer Campbell. More...

Innisfil Stampeders Soccer Club Outdoor 2007 Registration

The Innisfil Stampeders Soccer Club is once again accepting registrations for the upcoming outdoor season. Children born before September 1st 2003, up to children born in 1989, are welcome to play. More...

Schools

Incomplete immunization means risk of suspension for students

600 notices sent out - Records need to be updated by February 7th

Letters are being sent to parents of high school students this week, warning that students face suspension if their immunization records are not up to date. More...

Nantyr student Meghan Rumball has been nominated in Innisfil for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year award. More...

Grade 12 student discusses the energy crisis at Cookstown Library

It took Nick Peterson two months to prepare a presentation on today's energy situation. These two months were well spent by Nick, who is a grade 12 student at Nantyr Shores Highschool and used this topic for his science project. More...

Council waiting for final drain report

Council received a recommendation Wednesday night to wait for the Final Report after the Drainage Referee completes the analysis regarding the South Innisfil Drain. More...

Multiple thefts from vehicles in Sandy Cove

As a result of a rash of theft from auto calls over the last month, officers have been paying special attention to the Sandy Cove Acres area located on the North and South side of Lockhart Drive at the 25th Sideroad, in the Town of Innisfil. More...

Footprints debuts next week

The Scope is pleased to present the premier issue of our magazine, Footprints, accompanying next week's edition of The Scope. More...

Editorial

Comment

It's official; climate change is real

There will be a news conference in Paris on Friday, in which a report, completed by scientists and government officials who make up the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, will be released, stating that climate change real, serious, and human More...

Letters

Election promises? You be the judge

Dear editor, Last fall's election certainly focused on the lake and the environment. Many, if not all campaigns, put the lake and environment as a priority! So, how are we doing so far? You be the judge. More...

Update on the infamous JJ

Dear editor, JJ the trumpeter swan has recovered nicely from her surgery at Guelph on Jan. 17th. She arrived last Tuesday evening at Wye Marsh. She had her first outing in her pen on Wednesday for a short time, and quite enjoyed it. More...

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...

Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

This year marks 51 years of Wiarton Willie predictions. More than ever before, people all over the world are taking about the weather! More...

Police News

Description of suspicious male in New Tec similar to Cookstown

New Tecumseth - On Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. a complainant attended the Nottawasaga O.P.P. Extended Service office on Wellington St. in Alliston to report a suspicious male was sighted two days earlier. More...

OPP Black & White cruisers on patrol again

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers will soon be patrolling Ontario roadways and communities in the traditional black and white police car, adding greater visibility and instant recognition to OPP general duty and traffic patrol. More...

Police warn of "warm-up" thefts

Every year, York Regional Police investigates vehicle warmup thefts throughout the region during the winter months and now that colder weather is upon us, residents are still reminded that this is a crime of opportunity that can be avoided. More...

Lifestyle

The Vault

Tips to keep your small business cash flowing

Looking for a way to improve your company's cash flow? No small business can thrive without cash flow to pay bills, suppliers, employees and - you! One of the best ways to maintain a positive cash flow is with well managed accounts receivable. More...

Communities in Bloom committee asking for town's assistance with watering

Communities in Bloom (CIB) Chair Donna Orsatti and committee member Stephen Radcliffe made a delegation before council, requesting the town's assistance in providing regular watering to Communities in Bloom Municipal Town Floral Beds. More...

Foundation gives $5k to Simcoe County Museum

Simcoe County Museum has benefitted from the generosity of the Nottawasaga Foundation when President of the Foundation, Lou Biffis, presented a cheque for $5,000 to Warden Tony Guergis. More...