September 12, 2007 / Front Page

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Don't cry - it's only an onion competition

This Saturday, Lakeview Gardens will be holding their Annual Giant Onion growing competition. The weigh in starts at 2pm. Those coming to watch the competition can drop by and take advantage of the massive sale going on at Lakeview. More...

News

Upcoming election means tough questions for candidates

by Bill Rea

The declared candidates in York - Simcoe in the Oct. 10 provincial election were asked a series of questions over the last week, seeking their spontaneous responses to specific issues. Their responses are presented here in alphabetical order. More...

It's your big decision - find out more

With the provincial election less than a month away, time is running out to learn about the referendum question Ontarians will be answering as they mark their ballots. More...

Council looking into areas for 'No Heavy Vehicles' signs

by Michelle Minnoch

Staff will be looking into the possibility of 'no heavy vehicle' by-law for various areas in Innisfil. "There's an ongoing complaint of noise in these areas," said Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope. "The roads were not built for these heavy vehicles. More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

Assault On Friday September 7, 2007 at approximately 9:25p.m. South Simcoe Police responded to a family dispute at a residence on Maplegrove Ave in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. More...

Essa police news

Mississauga man faces numerous charges Essa - A Mississauga man faces multiple charges after a pair of arrests. On Sunday, Sept. 2, the OPP Traffic Unit stopped a vehicle on Cty. Rd. More...

Numerous thefts of copper wire, hydro poles targeted

Essa Twp. - Nottawasaga OPP are investigating a rash of thefts of copper wire throughout Essa. Staff at Hydro One report that between Aug. 17 and 29, there have been 17 known incidents where copper wire has been stolen. More...

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Lifestyle

Full denture wearers can now have permanent smiles

by Tarvo Puust DD, Innisfil Denture Clinic

Do you make restaurant menu selections based on what you can eat instead of what you'd like to eat? How would you like to chew foods that you never dreamed possible with full dentures, such as thick juicy steaks, fresh salads and corn on the cob? More...

New Barrie clinic steps up fight against Colorectal Cancer

A new outpatient clinic in endoscopy procedures will welcome its first patients on September 6th. More...

HPV immunization for grade 8 girls to begin

Vaccinations to help protect against four types of Human Papilloma virus (HPV), the virus that can lead to cervical cancer, begin for Grade 8 girls across Simcoe Muskoka Sept. More...

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77 Crime Stopper tips from Innisfil

by Michelle Minnoch

The flyer residents recently received with their hydro bills regarding grow operations in the town has brought some tips to Simcoe- Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers. "All the information helps," said Joanne Gates of SDM Crime Stoppers. More...

Who let the dogs out?

Who let the dogs out? - Duke the Dog carried around a furry little friend at Pet Country Estate's Annual Pause for a Cause event held this past Sunday. More...

Editorial

Comment

Thanks for the memories, Innisfil
by Michelle Minnoch

Over the past week I have been making my rounds throughout the community, saying my final farewells to the many people I have met over the two years I have been at The Scope. More...

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Business & Real Estate

News from the GICC

South Simcoe Small Business Week - Building Your Business For Big Profit South Simcoe Business Week promotes business relations in South Simcoe and is supported by the Chambers of Commerce and business associations in South Simcoe. More...

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Community Events

Jr. Lions Open House

On Sunday October 14th, from 1:00 to 2:00pm the Innisfil Lions will be hosting an open house to start a new Leo Club in our community. Have fun, meet new friends, help your community while working towards your community service hours. More...

Friends needed

Lakeshore Friends of the Library, Alcona, invite creative men and women to join us. If you like to read. Like the things the Library offers to children and the Community, spend one hour a month with us. More...

Host an Alzheimer Coffee Break

Get together with friends and co-workers while raising money for critical services If you enjoy socializing with friends and colleagues, and want to do something positive for your community, the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County needs you More...

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Sports & Leisure

Local groups give back to the community

Above - The Innisfil Stampeders Soccer Club, who pledged $50,000 to the Rec Centre Campaign over the next five years, presented Mayor Brian Jackson and Fundraising Co-chairs Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope and Heather MacDonald with a cheque for $5000, th More...

Essa Salmon Festival this weekend

by Richard Blanchard

Essa Township once again will be holding its annual Salmon Festival this weekend. The event will start at 6 a.m. Saturday morning and the award winners will be made at 3 p.m. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner

The Rugged Cone Flower
by Judith Rogers

The botanical name Echinacea is derived from the Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog while the common term of coneflower is fitting for this flower with the raised spiky cone in the centre of the daisy-like petals. More...

The elusive hummingbird

by Jennifer Howard, Naturalist/photographer

As the summer draws to an end, we are all noticing a change in birding activities around us. This last spring, our little ruby throated hummingbird arrived on schedule on May 8th. The birding here at the point was different. More...

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