14th Line not an option for Cookstown by-pass
by Michelle Minnoch
      A public information session was held Tuesday regarding the findings for the options of a by-pass of Hwy. 89 in Cookstown. Transportation issues for the Hwy. 89 corridor include congestion from the west limits of Alliston and Hwy.
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Council reviews Action 2010: Innisfil's 2006-2010 Business Plan
by Michelle Minnoch
      Bill Winegard made a presentation to council Wednesday night regarding Action 2010, the Town's 2006-2010 Business Plan. "This is a statement of priorities," he said. "There are many challenges facing this town." Winegard outlines five key focus areas for Action 2010. The first, he said, is to s...
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Emergency Preparedness open house an eye opener
by Michelle Minnoch
      The Town of Innisfil held an Emergency Preparedness Open House, proving residents with a plethora of information of what to do in times of an emergency, including natural disasters and others, such as a pandemic flu out break and more.
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Killarney Beach Public School fundraising for new walking path
      A Roast beef dinner and silent and live auction will be held at the South Innisfil Community Centre (Lefroy Arena) - 1354 Killarney Beach Rd., from 6:00 - 11:00 pm on Saturday, June 9th. Tickets are $40.00 ea or $75.
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Essa sets summer schedule
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa council will be taking a seven week break from council meetings this year. Council decided Wednesday night to meet only once during July and August. They will meet on July 11 and then not meet again until September 5. Council has usually meet once during July and August in the past.
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Ban cell phone use while driving health board urges
      The Simcoe Muskoka District Board of Health is writing Premier Dalton McGuinty, urging passage of a private members' bill that would ban the use of cell phones while people are driving.
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County moves toward organic recycling program
by Richard Blanchard
      Simcoe County council has moved a step closer to expanding its organics recycling program. Council's Corporate Services committee gave its approval to beginning the process of extending the curbside program which has been in place in Adjala-Tosorontio since September, 2003. County council is expe...
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LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      I'm browsing along on the Internet last week and found an item that said Lefroy, Ontario was named for a man called Sir John Henry Lefroy, soldier, Governor and administrator, who hailed from Ashe, Hampshire, England. Intrigued by this information, I searched further to find out how and when he ca...
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      The dancers at Positive Step Dance Academy have finished their dance competitions for this year. All of the dancers did very well at all three competitions they entered.
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News from the GICC - GHG and air pollutants
      The federal government released details on its plan to reduce Canadian emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and air pollutants. Strict targets will be imposed on industry with a view to stopping the rise in emissions within 5 years and reducing emissions by 150 Megatonnes from 2006 levels in 2020.
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