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Footprints Magazine
July 18, 2007
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Innisfil Professional Fire Fighters do what they do best...give back
The Innisfil Professional Fire Fighters Association (IPFFA) donated money towards the Independent Living Residents of the Deaf Blind in Ontario - Innisfil Chapter, and have been working closely with this group since the beginning of this year. More...
Innisfil a winner with OLG expansion

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) has made arrangements with the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLG) to expand the slot capacity at Georgian Downs with a $30.3 million addition. Upon completion over the next 18 months, the number of slots at Georgian will increase to 1,000 up from 451. T... More...

Public accepts Thornton area cell tower

There has been no complaints to Essa council about the shifting of a Bell cellular tower from Thornton to a rural property south on County Road 27. Essa council reviewed the latest update from Bell Mobility at last week's council meeting and received the report that the tower would be placed at 6... More...

 News
•Pool fencing material still under review
Staff is looking into the different types of materials acceptable as pool fence enclosures, as requests have recently been made to include rod iron fencing in the by-law. "It is permitted in other municipalities," said Councilor Paul Wardlaw. "In my opinion it's safer. More...
•Speed reductions discussed
•Public comments invited on Library Master Plan
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 Editorial
•Comment
The rise of the Canadians dollar to almost 96 cents is having tremendous ramifications on this province's manufacturing sector. While the more resourced based economies out West are red hot, Ontario and Quebec are getting hammered by both the rising dollar and rising energy costs. More...
•Ontario businesses believe Canadian dollar should be left to market forces
•Volunteers needed!
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 Letters
•Are they in favour of local landfills?
Dear editor: Even though Site 41 is licensed to receive waste from the local municipalities of Tiny Township, Tay Township and the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, when it opens, 9 of the 10 County Councillors in the five southern municipalities of the County voted for Site 41. More...
•Thank you from Crime Stoppers
•Lockhart eyesore eliminated
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 Business & Real Estate
•Out of town Tractor Olympics first of its kind
Country Heritage Park presents the All Colour Antique Tractor and Toy Show featuring the first ever Tractor Olympics demonstration. The event takes place on Friday July 20th from 12pm- 9pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm. This is the first time that Country Heritage Park is conducting t... More...
•The Grange Cafe coming soon
•Essa defers home business bylaw
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 Community
•Environmental protection measures will have impacts over time
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have plans to address environmental concerns if they form the next government. But the reality is these are global issues, meaning the solutions have to be very broad based. On the other hand, there's no better place to start than here. More...
•Walking path to be named after former resident
•SSP meet and greet residents of BWG
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 Churchill News
•CHURCHILL NEWS
Everyone knows that the "dog days of summer" occur during the hottest and muggiest part of the season. Webster defines "dog days" as... the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere: a period of stagnation or inact... More...
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 South Simcoe Police
•South Simcoe Police
Dangerous Driving / Breach Recognizance On 10 July a 35 year old Oshawa male turned himself in to South Simcoe Police on an outstanding warrant. The Accused is alleged to have followed his ex-wife while they were both driving southbound on Highway 400 from Barrie. More...
•Two officers treated for smoke inhalation
•In other police news...
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 Sports & Leisure
•Stampeders take over New York State
We recently travelled to New York State and captured the NPSL(Niagara Pioneer Soccer League) Invitational title winning all 4 games defeating Lancaster NY in the final. More...
•Ladies Lacrosse finished for the season
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 Health & Lifestyle
•Colorectal cancer often curable with early detection
While there is growing awareness of the importance of screening tests for breast and cervical cancers, too few people know about a simple screening test for colorectal cancer - the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Ontario. The test is the Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), and it can save li... More...
•The Vault
•Insurance Corner
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 Home & Garden
•The Gardener's Corner
I've always said gardeners are the friendliest folks and this was undoubtedly the case during the garden tour held at Sandycove on July 11. My guess would be that all of the garden hosts were grandparents; people who had been gardening for many years and have honed this hobby to perfection. More...
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 Schools
•School volunteers must have criminal checks
The Simcoe County District School Board has approved revisions to its volunteer policy requiring effective Sept. 1, all new volunteers be required to provide an original copy of a Criminal Records Check which includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening executed within the last six months, prior to begi... More...
•School appointments
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