Innisfil, ON - Every year, Peoples Credit Union donates a portion of after tax profits to further community projects through their Community Involvement Award. This year the awarded amount will be $6,000. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2007. More...

I find that the older I get, the more patient and considerate I become. Although that sounds like a good thing, it can also infringe onto other people that are not so much like I am. Case #1 - I was at the IGA in Stroud last week and when I was through, I followed a woman out the door, who was st... More...

Dear editor, I was greatly relieved to read that the proposed Big Point Resort will improve the quality of Lake Simcoe rather than be a detriment. According to Rick Newlove, corporate services manager for Simcoe County, it is all the phosphorus from the "detergent, shampoo and toothpaste" that is... More...

Love to Fish Simcoe held it's first Customer Appreciation Day this past weekend. Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope and Councilor Bill Pring stopped by and drew for the prizes. Owners Sue and Vito Villani served up coffee and donuts in the morning, and held a BBQ in the afternoon. More...

Congratulations to Wayne and Allison Story on the birth of their first grandchild, Hanna Brianne, on Sunday, August 5 at 4:25 p.m., weighing 7 lbs, 1 oz. Parents Shannon and Dan and baby Hanna are all doing well. Everyone is invited to the Community Corn Roast and BBQ that is being held this comi... More...

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. We had great weather so no complaints. The intent of the Civic Holiday is to "not work". In Canada, Civic Holiday is, in most cases, the first Monday of August unless another civil or provincial holiday exists on a different date, in which case the local h... More...

Aluminum boat stolen Essa Twp. Nottawasaga OPP are investigating the theft of a boat from the 30th Sideroad of Essa between July 20th and 29th. A 13 foot aluminum boat, with a noticeable dent on the port side, was removed from the driveway of the residence. More...

Wine & Cheese Art Sale In The Marsh A variety of art and photography will be available for appreciation, viewing and purchase during our "Wine & Cheese in the Marsh". Come and enjoy the diversity of the artists works and discuss with them their inspirations for the pieces featured at this unique... More...

If you are thinking of installing a home security system there are several things you may want consider. What are you trying to protect? Do you have valuables such as an art collection, antiques, jewelry and the like that would be attractive to thieves? More...

Every year as we reach the end of July and slide into the hot, dog days of August you can hear the unmistakable loud buzzing of the male cicada. He makes the loudest sound of all insects as he vibrates the ribbed plates in the two drum-like sound chambers called timbals in his abdomen. More...