August 1, 2007 / Front Page

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Tory promises to match feds' commitment to Lake Simcoe

A Progressive Conservative government would commit itself to investing $12 million over two years in support of efforts to clean up Lake Simcoe. More...

News

Library adds ServiceOntario to website: Key information found at your fingertips

by Michelle Minnoch

Never one to disappoint, the Innisfil Public Library is offering yet another service to make life easier and a bit more manageable for members of the community. More...

Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair

The Simcoe County Quilt, Rug & Craft Fair is a wonderful showcase of heritage crafts from many different craft Guilds of our region. Beginning centuries ago, these crafts were passed on from generation to generation as everyday life skills. More...

35th Anniversary of PHS

Come and join us for the 35th Anniversary of the Painswick Horticultural Society on Thursday August 16th at 6 pm. We will be starting from the St. More...

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Community Events

Love to Fish Simcoe holding Customer Appreciation Day

by Michelle Minnoch

There will be a Customer Appreciation Day held at Love to Fish Simcoe on Sunday, August 5th. From 6 until 11am, customers can stop by for coffee and donuts and between 11am and 3pm, they will be holding a BBQ. More...

Avalanche Ranch takes over St. Peter's Anglican Church

St. Peter's Anglican Church recently held it's Vacation Bible School (VBS) and the theme was 'Avalanche Ranch'. The kids had a wonderful time. Pictured with the children is Fr. Robert Mitchell, incumbent of the Parish of Churchill and Cookstown. More...

Summer programs at the Library

Jungle Day - Animal Cracker Safari Come on a wild safari where we meet some animal friends! We will also be creating animal crackers collages! More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil Cardinals game report

Sportsmanship was the name of the game on the night of July 4th as T-Ball #1 and T-Ball #2 met again. Reid Petite, Zachary Denis and Layton showed great sportsmanship by helping out the short handed T-Ball #2 team. More...

15th Annual Canadian National 3-D Achery Championships

Archers of all categories, ages and skill level are welcome to compete. More...

Year end lacrosse report - Run with the Pack

The end of the Houseleague Season ended with one goal games in each division and for the first time an over-time victory in the Tyke/Min Novice Division. More...

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Council gives ok for steel pool fencing

by Michelle Minnoch

Council passed a by-law Wednesday night that should be pleasing to pool owners; steel (rod iron) or wood panel fences are allowed to be erected around pools, providing there is a 100 mm maximum spacing between the pickets/wood panels. More...

An early wake-up call in Alcona

South Simcoe Police were called to Oriole Cres home in Innisfil at approx. 4 am on Wednesday July 25. Residents reported that a van had struck parked cars and then continued on and struck the corner of a residence, causing severe damage. More...

Editorial

Comment

Oh those short summer months
by Michelle Minnoch

We are upon the August long weekend and I am sure you are asking yourself the same question I am; Is it August already? Really, where has the summer gone? More...

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Letters

Opposition to Big Bay Point Resort

Dear editor, There has been opposition to the Big Bay Point Resort from the very start, and some times it takes a little longer for the people who really care about our Lake to get hot under the collar and start joining groups to complain. More...

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Business & Real Estate

Rock feature for IRC

by Michelle Minnoch

Mayor Brian Jackson and Steve Radcliffe, members of the Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee went before council Wednesday night, highlighting the rock feature that will be located at the front entrance of the new rec centre. More...

LSRCA Board given Scanlon Creek presentation

by Michelle Minnoch

Dan Williams, Manager of Educational Services at Scanlon Creek gave the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Board of Directors a presentation regarding the programs and services offered at Scanlon Creek. More...

Simcoe County's first Home Depot opens in Bradford

by Michelle Minnoch

Simcoe County's first Home Depot opened up in Bradford on Thursday morning, Canadian Store # 157. Store Manager Larry Timbers said he had been with the company for over 15 years and was "honoured to lead this fantastic team. More...

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Community Columns

Churchill News

by Susan Stein

Elvis has left the building! And what a great time we had in Collingwood. I do believe it was the best I've ever attended in the past ten years. More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police rescue two on Lake

The South Simcoe Police were contacted by the Coast Guard at approx. 11:54 p.m. Saturday evening advising that two people had capsized their canoe and were yelling for help. They were at the East end of Kempenfelt Bay. More...

South Simcoe Police

Domestic Assault On July 25, 2007 South Simcoe Police were called to an Innisfil address for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival police arrested a 52 year old Innisfil woman for domestic assault. More...

Update on Canal Road incident

On Saturday June 9th, at approximately 6:30am, South Simcoe Police received a 911 call reporting a single motor vehicle collision on Canal Road east of Simcoe Road in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. More...

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Lifestyle

Insurance Corner: Protect your home while away this summer

by Martha Marton

Whether you're planning a vacation or a trip this summer, keep in mind that an empty house is a tempting target for a burglar. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner: Garden at your own risk

by Judith Rogers

There is no disclaimer in gardening books or any manuals that advise you to garden at your own risk. Common sense and awareness must therefore prevail to thwart infections and ailments while enjoying this popular hobby. More...

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