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by Michelle Minnoch Mark Valcic, Director of Corporate Services, gave the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority an update on their proposed budget, the final coming to the table in April. "It presumes a 6% general levy increase," he said. He explained the 6% increase is due to a grid increase and general inflatio... More ... Essa defers donation to Gibson Centre by Richard Blanchard Essa council has deferred making a contribution to the Gibson Centre in Allison until the preparation of its 2007 budget. Doug Drysdale Sr. told council that the economic spin-off from the centre should not be underestimated. "It's a remarkable facility and I think that the attraction of it will... More ... OPP issue caution around waterways Winter is here finally! However, due to its extremely late arrival especially where freezing of waterways are concerned, they remain unpredictable in a lot of areas. Nottawasaga OPP is issuing a reminder to its area residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution around any body of water during... More ...
(above) Derrick Francis, Honky Hawrysio and Bill Van Berkel gathered at the Legion to catch the big game. (left) CW Coops hosted its own event, including a half time buffet. More ... From the GICC: Ontario Chamber responses to minimum wage increase The impact of an immediate increase in the minimum wage to $10 is expected to hit some sectors harder than others, according to the members of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. "Businesses in Ontario are not just concerned about the bottom line," explains Len Crispino, President and CEO of the Onta... More ...
OLG Slots at Georgian Downs General Manager, Tina MacMillan presented United Way of Greater Simcoe County's Rod Cotton and Susan Barnes with $3,300 that was raised during their 2006 employee campaign. In addition, OLG Slots at Georgian Downs helps United Way keep administration costs low by sponso... More ... Cookstown notes... Happy Birthday Betty! by Susan Stein To celebrate Betty Eline's birthday on February 1st, some of her friends took her out for lunch at The Mandarin in Barrie. Betty, who resides for the winter at the Simcoe Terrace Retirement Home, looked great and enjoyed it very much. We wish you many more... More ... New gasoline regulations fight climate change, improve air quality The Ontario government took a decisive step against climate change through new gasoline regulations, which will took effect on January 1st. Effective in 2007, all gasoline sold in Ontario will be required to contain an annual average of at least five per cent ethanol. More ... Library announcement The Stroud Branch of the Innisfil Public Library will be closed for renovations on Tuesday, February 13th and Wednesday, February 14th, in an effort to make the Library more accessible. Please note that all other branches will remain open.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. More ...
by Cathie Miller You may know Catherine Alksnis, she maybe your paper carrier, she's a Grade 6 student at Cookstown Public School, and a she's a competitive dancer. She is one of the many good kids that live in our village. On January 2nd, Catherine went to 'A Beautiful Thing' Hair Salon in Cookstown, where stylist... More ... Canada's new government unveils $2 billion ecoEnergy initiatives to help you reduce smog and greenhouse gasses by Hon. Peter Van Loan, MP, York-Simcoe Residents of York-Simcoe are concerned about their health and the effect greenhouse gases and other emissions are having on our air quality and environment. They have been calling for action from government for many years only to see emissions continue to rise. More ... |
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