February 28, 2007 / Front Page

News

RVH closes section of unit due to Gastroenteritis outbreak

Monday afternoon, RVH closed a section of one of its medical units in response to a contained outbreak of gastro intestinal virus, which caused over a dozen patients and staff to become ill since last Thursday. More...

Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation gives Board of Directors 2006 review

Kimberly MacKenzie, Executive Director of the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation (LSCF) gave an update of their 2006 accomplishments to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Board of Directors on February 23rd. More...

Students had a great time at the dance held at Alcona Glen this past Friday night. More...

Business & Real Estate

Tupling Insurance - a welcomed addition to Innisfil

A staple in Bradford for over 50 years, Tupling Insurance opened a branch in Innisfil last month to meet the needs of an ever growing community. More...

South Georgian Bay-Lake Simcoe watershed region receives $629,152 from McGuinty Government for Source Water Protection

The South Georgian Bay- Lake Simcoe watershed region will receive an additional $629,152 in funding from the Province to complete studies on local drinking water systems. More...

Sports & Leisure

Hawks Injection Depot heads to final four in OMHA

Innisfil WinterHawks Injection Depots Atom AE team advances to the Semi Finals of OMHA with a series win over Newmarket Redman. More...

Local teen says thanks at sponsor dinner

Fifteen year old James Stewart, finished 3rd overall in 2006 in the GPB Class for South Central Ontario for Motocross. James also placed 4th overall in the 125B class. More...

Big Bay Point proposal passed overwhelmingly at County

Simcoe County councillors have given their support to a revised Big Bay Point resort proposal by an overwhelming margin. More...

Kuzmich accused sentenced to Dangerous Driving

James Trakas, 42, was convicted of Dangerous Driving last week, in the death of Constable Alan Kuzmich. On August 21, 2002, Trakas was visited by two men at his home wanting to look at a bike he had for sale. More...

Editorial

Comment

Watershed report - forces us to reconsider actions

The Innisfil Creek watershed received by far the worst report in a series of watershed report cards done by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. This area drains much of South Innisfil, and much of South New Tecumseth and South Adjala. More...

Letters

Supporting the controversial Thornton Bell tower

Dear editor, I received a flyer in the mail regarding the Bell Mobility Cell Tower. It appears that the Essa Township council is opposed. I am very concerned about this. I have been relying on my cell phone since 1987. That's right, 29 years now. More...

Generosity of farmers helps a hungry world

Dear editor: In 2006, the Loaves & Fishes Growing Project harvested crops from 332 acres of land in 25 different fields of South Simcoe. 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 nonprofit 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

Elvis was alive and singing at the Innisfil Community Church on the 8th line on Feb. 25th. Jim Anderson, otherwise known as "Gospel Elvis", performed many of Elvis' gospel tunes to a packed house. More...

Police News

Barrie man found beaten

The investigation into a 31-year-old Barrie male found by a Simcoe County snowplow driver continues. The investigation has determined the male's injuries are not as a result of being struck by the snowplow. More...

South Simcoe Police

Possession of a Controlled Substance. More...

Crime Stopper stats

During the month of January 2007, Crime Stoppers of Simcoe- Dufferin-Muskoka received 180 calls. These calls assisted the police in the clearance of six cases including Possession of Stolen Property, Theft Motor Vehicles and Narcotic offences. More...

Lifestyle

Are you afraid of the dentist?

If you answered "yes", you are not alone. Many of you reading this article most likely fear dentists or know someone who does. More...

Funeral Facts

Grief can take a physical toll but there is help

Donna is a local resident who has been helping people deal with loss for over 20 years. Grief is a normal reaction to loss, a universal experience that we repeatedly encounter. More...

Planning Ahead:

Pre-arranged & Pre-paid Funeral Services

Recently pre-arrangements and pre-payments for funeral services prior to one's death are becoming more acceptable. More...