Elliot, 7, sampled some chili from the 16 batches that were entered in the Royal Canadian Legion's Annual Chili cook-off (top). Wayne Mandley helped himself to more chili (bottom left); Councilor Rod Boynton left the cook-off full. For results, see page 3. photo by Michelle Minnoch More...
Essa council was receiving differing messages about the proposed location of a cellular tower in Thornton. Township clerk Carole Trainor told council that she had spoken with Bell Mobility staff earlier in the week and that they seem still determined to place the tower south of Thornton on the eas... More...
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has sent 1,178 suspension orders to parents of elementary school students who have not updated their immunization records. The health unit is required by law to keep a record on file of each student's immunization history, or valid exemption. More...
The South Simcoe Police Service Board presented council with a quarterly update on Wednesday night. The 2007 budget, approved by the 2007 Police Service Board, with a 6.8% increase over 2006, is $12 million. South Simcoe Police Chair Marty Toombs said 85% of the budget consists of salaries and be... More...
The snow is melting, the air is feeling warmer in the morning, the car doesn't need that scraping and boots are almost (I said almost) being replaced by sandals. Yes spring, officially arriving last week, is here. Although it is the end of March, we all have to expect a mid-April snowfall. But eno... More...
Dear editor, I'm a new home owner here in Alcona just over two years now and I was reading the paper volume 41, issue 12 page 4 and have to agree with D. Bokan of Lefroy that the by law about not parking your boats or sled trailers on you property is crazy. More...
Pet Country Estate is known for its exceptional boarding and training services, but starting Sunday, April 1st Doggie Daycare will be available to those who want to give their four legged friends extra stimulation and play time while they are at work, running errands, or not able to provide the suf... More...
Karaoke is alive and well at Branch 547 of the Belle Ewart Legion on Robinson Street. Every Friday evening, for the next three weeks, competition continues in two classes; under 60 and over 60. Last Friday evening I was one of three judges enjoying all the singers who came out to entertain, and joi... More...
April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar. Another explanation of the origins of ... More...
On Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 at approx. 4:00 p.m. the South Simcoe Police Service & Innisfil Fire and Rescue responded to a house explosion on Big Bay Point Road in the Town of Innisfil. The house was fully engulfed after the explosion and sustained extensive damage. More...
The Friends of South Simcoe Police are presenting the 8th Annual - Kuzmich Memorial Hockey Tournament The following 18 teams will be playing in three divisions: (1) Gentlemans (2) Old Timers and (3) Recreational. More...
Strong. Intelligent. Beautiful. Phenomenal. They came in all different sizes, from lots of different backgrounds. Some even came in pajamas - but they all had one thing in common. They all came out in full force to celebrate the phenomenal women at Nantyr Shores last Friday night. More...
More than 1,600 local residents are halfway through their challenge to stay smoke free for the month of March in the Driven to Quit contest. Across the province more than 27,000 people are working to stay smoke free for a chance to win a 2007 Acura CSX or a 32 inch HDTV. More...