March 7, 2007 / Front Page

News

IBR Urban Guidelines presented - open house March 27th

Moiz Behar, lead consultant, gave council an update on the Innisfil Beach Road Urban Design Study on Wednesday night. In 2005, the town retained MBPD to undertake an Urban Design study of the Alcona area. More...

Innisfil Public Library introduces Knowledge Ontario

The Lakeshore Branch of the Innisfil Public Library held a kick off to their new resource based service, Knowledge Ontario on Wednesday, February 14th. "We are used to the people coming into the library," said Chief Librarian Susan Downs. More...

March is epilepsy awareness month

Computer program brings hope to epileptics

It affects 300,000 Canadians. More...

Business & Real Estate

The Vault

Finding the money to finance your small business

Most small business owners need access to finances at some point, whether nit's to get the business up and running or to make sure it continues operating. More...

Insurance Corner : Your home based business - Should you move up to a small business insurance policy?

If you are like most new home-business owners, you may think your homeowner or renter's insurance coverage will be enough. That is regrettable, because in many instances your homeowner's policy will not be adequate. More...

News from the GICC - Innisfil celebrates exceptional businesses

A sell-out crowd was on hand at the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards Gala held Friday February 23 at National Pines. The evening began with a sumptuous dinner of Filet Mignon and Chicken Supreme. More...

Lifestyle

Are your immunizations up to date?

Immunizations are the best way to protect yourself from preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. More...

Home & Garden

FARM SAFETY WEEK

Strict rules apply to pesticide handling and storage

Ontario's Pesticides Act is chiefly concerned with protecting the environment through proper handling, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of agricultural chemicals. More...

Schools

High school campaign raises awareness of smokeless tobacco

Picture this: It's biology, math, chemistry or any other class in our local high schools and in front of you sits a new generation of tobacco users - only now thanks to the tobacco industry they are addicted to smokeless tobacco. More...

Innisdale School had their Outbound Club winter outing at Wye Marsh. The kids raised $100.00 for JJ the trumpeter swan. Renee, the swan co-ordinator, accepts the check from the kids. More...

Innisfil student goes far with speech on Forensic Science

The following is a speech written and performed by Lauren Singh of Innisfil central Public School. She received 98% on her speech and is moving onto further competitions. Her speech is on Forensic Science. More...

Big Bay Point OMB Pre-Hearing rescheduled

An Ontario Municipal Board pre-hearing on the Big Bay Point resort development scheduled for last week has been deferred until April 12. More...

Spring ahead this weekend

Sunday we are back on Daylight Savings Time. Don't forget to advance your clocks and watches one hour before you go to bed Saturday night or first thing Sunday morning. Officially clocks change at 2 a.m. More...

Editorial

Comment

More growth studies will look at South Simcoe

South Simcoe County municipalities are embarking on updating their growth management studies. More...

Letters

Cell phone tower should not be in backyard

Dear editor, I am writing in response to the letter written by a Doug Barnett of Thornton regarding the Bell Mobility Cell Tower. I also received the same flyer that he refers to. Perhaps Mr. More...

11.8% tax increase appalling

Dear Mayor Jackson, I am APPALLED to learn that the Town of Innisfil is considering imposing a municipal property tax increase of 11.8%! More...

Grange Cafe a success

Dear editor, The people of Lefroy United Church would like to thank everyone who made the Grange Café possible, from the wonderful performers who wowed us, to the amazing help (their hard work and dedication was immeasurable), and especially a 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

Starting in 2007, clocks following the new North American standard for Daylight Saving Time are to be turned forward by one hour on the second Sunday in March and turned back on the first Sunday of November. More...

Police News

Fraudulent promotion scheme

South Simcoe Police are investigating a Fraudulent Promotion Scheme reported by a Cookstown area resident. More...

South Simcoe Police

Cocaine Possession On Saturday March 3, at approximately 9:15 p.m. More...

Angus man charged with impaired

A motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner at the Angus Plaza alerted Nottawasaga OPP last Sunday about 5 p.m. Police determined the driver's ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by drugs. More...