South Simcoe Police to host Crime Stoppers dinner
      The South Simcoe Police Service in conjunction with Crime Stoppers of Simcoe- Dufferin-Muskoka will be hosting their "Ninth Annual Gala Ball" on Nov. 3rd. In keeping with the traditions of previous years, this will continue to be a black tie affair and will be held at The Club at Bond Head. A se...
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Bus patrollers being trained
      Bus patrolling safety was the theme of a training day at St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, Sept 18. This was a joint effort between two Catholic schools, South Simcoe Police, and Laidlaw bus company. There were training sessions for a large number of student volunteer bus and foot patrollers for...
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Osprey on the agenda
      The York Simcoe Naturalists Group will hold a General Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Barbara Puxley from the Friends of the Osprey Foundation. She will talk about the work to restore ospreys to their previous habitats and their monitoring program.
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Turtles on the move in Innisfil
By Jen Howard
      Here in Innisfil, we have an some precious wetlands. These wetlands are disappearing and along with them so are the turtles. Between May and September the turtles can be on the move. Looking for better wetlands with more food, nesting grounds and newly hatched looking for water.
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CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      Farewells can be hard at the best of times, so saying good-bye to The Scope's News Editor, Michelle Minnoch, was bittersweet for me. While I wish her well in her new position, I will miss her very much at The Scope. Michelle has always been a supportive and true friend for the columnists; many tim...
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LEFROY - BELLE EWART NEWS
      Have you all noticed the leaves changing colour? It is amazing how many trees along the concession roads have started to turn; some have even already fallen to the ground! Seems to me that it's a little early but people are reminding me that we are halfway through September and October looms. Wher...
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Onions so beautiful, they'll bring you to tears
By Wendy Soloduik
      What weighs more than three pounds, has a silvery skin and can bring you to tears of joy? Why the winner of the Heaviest Onion Contest at Lakeview Gardens, of course. Saturday, Lakeview Gardens held their 8th annual Onion Growing Contest, at their greenhouses on Killarney Beach Road.
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Aboriginal child care spaces
      The County of Simcoe announced that the proposal submitted by the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC), the regional health and social planning agency for urban Aboriginal people in Simcoe County, for the development of new child care spaces in the County of Simcoe has been approved in part ...
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Bradford Court news
      September 12, 07 •William FISHER, Innisfil, 43 years Charges: 1. Fail to remain 2. Dangerous Driving Guilty plea to charge 1. Received a $900. fine. Charge 2 withdrawn •Antonio FRANCISCO, Barrie, 61 years Charges: 1. Mischief under 2.
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COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Susan Stein
      Remembering Lawrence Copeland I can't remember the year, such a long time ago, but etched in my memory is the day, that I first met Lawrence Copeland. It was the day, that we went to his farm to purchase a sow and some pigs, to add to the livestock on our farm.
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Landfill Site 41 Vandalism Increases Costs
      Midhurst/ September 7, 2007 - Preliminary construction on the approved landfill site known as Site 41 suffered overnight vandalism between Thursday, September 6, 2007 and Friday, September 7, 2007. Earth moving equipment was damaged along with other equipment. Ontario Provincial Police were notifi...
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Former deputy CAO Brian Gauley passes
By Richard Blanchard
      Brian Gauley, a municipal administrator for over 30 years in South Simcoe, passed away suddenly on Sunday. Mr. Gauley was the clerk of Alliston for over 20 years before amalgamation and then served as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of New Tecumseth until his retirement about four years ago...
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Scope loses an editor, Innisfil loses a friend
By Wendy Soloduik
      The Innisfil Scope is dedicated to bringing you the news that affects our community in a precise, complete and dedicated way. Many of the positive changes that have taken place at The Scope over the past few years have been brought about in no small part by our former editor, and field reporter, M...
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