December 12, 2007 / News

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Small rink could be open by early January

The small rink at the Innisfil Recreation Centre could be completed by early January, said the site's supervisor last week. More...

Bill may be puffing smoke

By Bill Rea

Sault Ste. Marie MPP David Orazietti may not get his private member's bill passed through the legislature, but he has intrigued colleagues, on both sides of the house. More...

Santa tour and turkey shoot news

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

The Volunteer Firemen's Santa Tour is on Saturday December 15 starting at about 10:30 a.m. Listen for the sirens coming down a street near you. More...

Gilda's Club hosting gala

Sun Life Financial, located in Barrie, has donated $10,000 as the sponsor of the third annual Red Door Gala for Gilda's Club. The fundraising event is set to take place at the Gryphon Theatre at Georgian College on Saturday February 16. More...

NVCA budget set to jump

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors is proposing to its member municipalities a draft 2008 budget with a 4.5 per cent levy increase over this year. More...

Town cycles through bike path debate

By Chris Simon

Several bike paths could be built along arterial and collector roads, including the 25th Sideroad, according to a town committee report. More...

GO service set to return

By Chris Simon

GO train service will be returning to Barrie Monday morning, and there are a few things Innisfil residents need to remember, says one official. More...

Join in on The Scope's Christmas decorating contest

It's mid-December and the Christmas season is in full swing. Malls are packed, trees are being sold and houses are lavishly decorated. So, why not show off your outdoor decorating prowess? More...

Library spreads Christmas cheer

By Chris Simon

Tammy Houle watched her kids spread holiday cheer at one of their favourite places Saturday. Along with several other families, Houle and her two children attended the Innisfil Public Library's Lakeshore branch, for holiday celebrations Saturday. More...

Essa settles on library site

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council has remained committed to building its new library building at the township arena . More...

Monkman on duty during downtown Barrie fire

By Susan Stein

It was gratifying to know, that Rick Monkman, the son of the late Don and Ann Monkman and grandson of the late Lou Monkman of Cookstown, was on duty as the deputy chief of the Barrie Fire Department. More...