Innisfil's Garden Gala set for April 26th
by Michelle Minnoch
      Spring is finally here, which means it is almost time for the 5th Annual Garden Gala, hosted by Innisfil's Communities in Bloom (CIB) on April 26th at the Stroud Arena. "This is our annual fundraiser for the Communities in Bloom," said Donna Orsatti, Gala Chair and CIB member. "We use the money to...
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Honda to update paint lines
      In a story out of Tokyo, Honda plans to spend $20 million to cut the environmental impact of its North American paint operations. Honda Motor Company plans to invest by 2009 to make two of its coating facilities in North America more environmentally friendly, helping them comply with U.S. air pol...
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Remembering a peer, a friend
by Michelle Minnoch
      As a journalist covering events for a community newspaper, there is always someone else there with you gathering the same story. Whether you are covering council, Pitch-in Day or a groundbreaking, there is always the same group of us gathered together, looking for the same story, but maybe with a d...
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Family history conference
      Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting the Region V Conference on Saturday, April 28 at the Alumni Hall, Georgian College, Barrie, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TOPICS: Internet: What is online in Canada for Genealogists?...The "M" in Genealogy...Ontario Crown Land Records...Napole...
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Simcoe moves on growth committee
by Richard Blanchard
      Simcoe County councillors will be voting next week on the structure of its new Oversight committee which will review growth management in the county. The Corporate Services committee gave provisional approval to the committee's structure last week.
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photo by Michelle Minnoch
     Innisfil officially welcomed M&M Meats to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremoney on Saturday. Franchisees Mac and Lynda Rumble, who dressed the part on Saturday for St. Patty's Day with festive hats, said the response they have been getting from the community was overwhelming.. M&M Meats foun...
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Download free audio books
      You can now check out audio books without leaving home. Whether you're looking for children's books, bestselling novels, self-help or language instruction, you'll find it all online at librariesonthego. library.on.ca. No time to read? Then listen to your favourite books while on the go.
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Water studies financed by province
      South Georgian Bay- Lake Simcoe Watershed Region will receive an additional $629,152 in funding from the province to complete studies on local drinking water systems.
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Come and celebrate Earth Week this April 29!
      Newmarket - Take action this spring to help improve the environment by planting a tree on April 29 in Newmarket. Everyone has the chance to create their own "living legacy" by taking part in the Sunoco Earth Day 2007 Community Tree Planting Event.
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Personal glimpses of Cookstown
by Susan Stein
      Hans and Helen Bohrisch had the pleasure to have as a visitor Gabriel, his late brother's partner. Gabriel, who has been in Canada before, came to see the Bohrisch's new home in Cookstown. While here, she came to watch curling at the Cookstown Curling Club and would not mind to trying it out hers...
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      When I started writing this column a few years ago, Carol McPherson took a chance on me. Although I had no writing experience, Carol was willing to let me give it a try. So I was very sad when I heard over the weekend that she had passed away. When Carol was the editor here at the Scope, I rarely e...
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Harper in King City to announce support for land conservancy
by Bill Rea
      The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the federal government have joined in a partnership as part of a national campaign to acquire and preserve ecologically sensitive land.
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Prostate Cancer Information Night
      A Prostate Cancer information night will be presented by the Prostate Cancer Support Group, Man to Man, Barrie Chapter, at the Royal Victoria Hospital Auditorium, 201 Georgian Drive in Barrie, on Tuesday, April 10th from 7 - 9pm. Three Barrie Urologists will be the guest speakers for the evening; ...
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