October 3, 2007 / Front Page

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Education, health care on candidates' minds

It didn't take long for talk to centre around faith-based school funding and protecting Lake Simcoe in Sandy Cove Acres Monday evening. More...

News

It's time to meet your provincial candidates

Victor Carvalho Family Coalition Victor Carvalho hopes to earn the faith of York- Simcoe residents. Born into a family of seven children in India in 1945, Carvalho attended Catholic schools in Bombay and Nagpur. More...

Students run for Terry Fox

By Wendy Soloduik

The student body of Alcona Glen Elementary School participated in a fundraiser run/walk in memory of Terry Fox last Thursday. More...

Town seen as accessible

By Bruce Haire

"We're very proud of what the Town has done," stated Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair Margaretta Papp-Belayneh. More...

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Business & Real Estate

Friends and colleagues tee it up for Virgoe family

By Chris Simon

The sun was shining for Debbie Virgoe Saturday. With the support of about 70 friends, family members and colleagues, Virgoe hosted the David Virgoe Memorial Golf Tournament at Harbour View Golf and County Club this weekend. More...

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Community Events

Hailey Moyer meeting a success

For meeting Hailey Jessie Moyer, daughter of Melanie and Evan, invitations were sent by grandmother Beverley Quist and Melanie's sister Lisa, for Sunday, September 30th, 2007. More...

Spookfest will be a thrill

Join us for cills, thrills, and a spooky good time! Sign up for the library's spookiest Spookfest. Ages 5 &up Cost: $3.00, date: Wed. October 24, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Wear your Halloween Costume for the chance to win a prize. More...

Reverend Heather getting goodbye solute Oct. 12

That on Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 the 178th Anniversary of Trinity United church, Thornton will be held at 10:30 a.m. This will be a joined service with Cookstown United church , to celebrate the anniversary and to bid goodbye to Rev. Heather. More...

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Lifestyle

2,000 hectares of industrial, commercial in 400 corridor?

By Bruce Haire

The Hwy. 400 corridor will see major industrial/commercial growth in Innisfil if proposals by The Cortel Group (Cortelucci) proceed. More...

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Home & Garden

Horticultural meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Gilford & District Horticultural Society will be held at the Churchill Communoity Centre, Yonge Street, on November 11 2007, at 5.30 p.m. More...

The Gardener's Corner

Cranberry Mania
By Judith Rogers

Cranberries are not only delicious as a whole fruit, relish, dried, juice or in wines, but a health benefit as well. More...

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Innisfil hits high water mark

By Bruce Haire

The latest Ministry of Environment Drinking Water System Inspection Report once again gives the Innisfil system high marks. More...

Official Plan appeal pending

By Bruce Haire

Innisfil Council has authorized staff to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the non-decision of the County of Simcoe on its new Official Plan. More...

Editorial

A new face with some fresh ideas

Comment
by Chris Simon

A new era has begun at The Scope. As you probably know by now, Michelle Minnoch has left the newspaper. I'm you're new editor, reporter and photographer, and hope to continue the success she has had. More...

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Letters

Time to reform our electoral system

Dear editor: On October 10th, while we are deciding between our three traditional political parties, the people of Ontario will be given a unique and historic opportunity to radically reform our entire political system. More...

IGAP planners smoking the 'wacky tobacky'

Dear editor: What are they smoking? Hemson Consulting is more than likely smoking the same thing that Dillon Consulting was smoking when they provided their $3 million report, known as IGAP, (Inter Governmental Action Plan). More...

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Police News

Police News

South Simcoe Police find razor blades in park

Bradford - On Sept. 30, South Simcoe Police received information that a child had their hand cut by a knife blade which was buried in the sand at a park in Bradford. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Skydive Toronto breaks world record

By Wendy Soloduik

Two Saturday's ago, Skydive Toronto, located at the 10th Side Road and the 4th Line of Innisfil, broke the world record for the largest formation, multi-aircraft, single engine, jump. More...

Winterhawks off to great start

The Hawks came out flying with the stars last Monday night in Richmond Hill. The team was coming off a tight 2 - 1 win at home over the visiting Newmarket Redman. More...

2007 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

Submitted photo 2007 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS - " Gwillimdale Farms" - The Gilford Mixed three pitch league held their 11th annual baseball tournament on the September 15-16th weekend. More...

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