May 16, 2007 / Front Page

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Banner night for Wolfpack

Last Thursday was the banner raising ceremony at Stroud Arena, where the Innisfil Minor Lacrosse Wolfpack Tykes were awarded a banner for all there hard work throughout the season of 2006. More...

News

High turnout for Property Standards Public Meeting

by Michelle Minnoch

Temperatures were rising so high at the public meeting regarding the Property Standards By-Law Wednesday night that the fire alarm went off twice at the beginning of the meeting. More...

Council reviews arena signage

by Michelle Minnoch

Council has agreed to extend the contract of Neil Rombough, who they obtained in 2004 for the purpose of selling advertising in the Lefroy and Stroud Arenas. More...

Essa moves to limit number of cats to three

by Richard Blanchard

Essa council is moving to limit the number of cats per household to a maximum of three. Council learned Wednesday night that there have been a number of complaints about residents keeping too many cats that they can't properly care for. More...

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Business & Real Estate

Honda hits milestone

by Bruce Haire

Honda Canada Manufacturing hit a milestone in April and it had nothing to do with production levels. For the first time in its history, the plant which has been aiming for 100% recycling sent nothing to landfill. More...

General meeting held for Tec We Gwill W.I.

by Susan Stein

The Annual General Meeting was held on Monday, April 23d, at the Tec We Gwill Hall in Newton Robinson. The Roll Call was answered by giving the volunteer hours and paying the membership fee. More...

A giveaway and a donation from Bradley's Flowers

Time for a bear hug

Bradley's Flowers, located in the Crossroads Plaza in Alcona, gave away two bears on the weekend. Frank Lovejoy (at left) entered a contest in which he won a big stuffed blue bear. He said the bear will be going to his young niece. More...

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Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

by Linda Gerow

Facts about the month of May: Did you know....There are many superstitions surrounding the month of May. The month of May was considered unlucky for getting married "Marry in May and you'll rue the day," was a popular expression. More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Crack Cocaine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking On May 10, at approximately 8:40p.m. More...

Crime of the Week - B&E at Staples Barrie

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka and the Barrie Police Service are seeking the assistance of the public in helping to solve a break, enter and theft from Staples Business Depot located on Mapleview Drive in Barrie. More...

Kuzmich Tourney thank yous

The Friends of South Simcoe Police - Kuzmich Memorial Hockey Tournament Committee hosted a 4 day event on March 29,30,31 and 1st of April 2007 at the Lefroy Community Centre in Innisfil. More...

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Lifestyle

Insurance Corner: Insuring your big day

Wedding season is here! If you are among the fortunate people that are planning a wedding in the near future- congratulations! It is an exciting event and with a little smart planning, a day that you will cherish for a lifetime. More...

New permanent teeth-in-a-day for denture wearers

by Tarvo Puust DD

Innisfil Denture Clinic Any denture wearer can tell you that compared to natural teeth, dentures can be somewhat difficult to get used to. Your entire mouth goes through an adjustment period and your biting force is significantly reduced. More...

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Facilitator Wells optimistic compromise can be found

by Bruce Haire

Provincial development facilitator Alan Wells is confident a deal can be worked out between Innisfil, Barrie and the County of Simcoe over the development of the 400 corridor and he has promised more openness about the process. More...

Mayor Jackson disappointed Barrie delaying boundary talks

Jackson says any delay is costly to Innisfil and Barrie Residents

Innisfil Mayor Brian Jackson is extremely disappointed that Barrie City Council is stalling on finding a solution to servicing expansion and future population growth in the area. More...

Alcona's largest garage sale May 26th

Empty out those closets full of junk and make extra cash! Get the family involved! There is still time to book your space for the garage sale happening at the Crossroads Plaza in Alcona on Saturday, May 26th. More...

Editorial

Comment

The ill should have stayed at home
by Michelle Minnoch

The meeting held at the Stroud Arena last week regarding the proposed Property Standards By-Law was a real eye opener. More...

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Letters

Community should not look like a trailer park

Dear editor, Attn: Clerk's office Some of you folks that have been living here and my comments are directed mostly for the Gilford area, you think that the time factor of residency has no bearing on the pleasure and pride of ownership to your fel More...

Proposed by-law should repesent Innisfil

Dear editor, I was at the meeting Wednesday night at the Stroud arena but was too shy to come forth my opinion. I now can say something in writing to council that I could not express that night. More...

Thanks to the community

Dear editor, We would like thank the Innisfil Fire Department who volunteered their services on their day off and all the volunteers who participated in making our bbq such a huge success.Thanks also to all the residents of Innisfil who stopped by More...

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Community Events

York-Simcoe Naturalists

The York Simcoe Naturalists Group will hold a General Meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 7:30pm. More...

Get involved! Innisfil Rec Centre essay writing competition

Why do you want your name on a seat in the new rec centre? Why do you want to name it for a loved one? More...

Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee paints Lefroy yellow

Members of the Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee were out in Lefroy on Saturday morning, re-painting ramps, curb cuts and more a bright yellow colour, to aid people with disabilities. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil U12 Girls Rep Team takes 3rd place in Soccer Tourney

Innisfil U12 Girls Rep Team takes 3rd place for their U12 age division at West Niagara Invitational Soccer Tournament. The U12 Innisfil Girls Rep Team coached by Donna Kastle and Kent Pollard truly shone at the May.12,13th event! More...

ATV use in County forests

With the implementation of a new Simcoe County Forests Recreational Use Policy in January, restrictions are now in place for All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and off-road motorcycles when they use Simcoe County forests. More...

Innisfil Wolfpack Lacrosse results

Tykes - The Innisfil Wolfpack Lacrosse Tykes started the year out on the right foot with a win in Huntsville 12- 6. More...

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