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Footprints Magazine
October 10, 2007
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Students commence!
Nick Peterson wasn't surprised to be graduating, and he has every reason to be confident. The former Nantyr Shores Secondary School student is currently enrolled in his first year of studies at York University in Toronto. More...
Sea of blue spans York Simcoe

Victory seemed easy for Julia Munro last night. The Progressive Conservative candidate defeated five other opponents, to become the York-Simcoe riding MPP during Wednesday's provincial election. Munro captured 19,170 votes, or 40.6 per cent of popular More...

Town roads may get over $27 million in repairs

Over 90 road and infrastructure projects could be taking place throughout Innisfil over the next five years, according to a town staff report released last week. Town council will consider the approval of a five-year $27.3 million road and related infrastructure capital plan next Wednesday. More...

 News
•Several serious crashes on area roadways this weekend
One person has died, while several others were injured during several collisions on area roads this weekend. The OPP Highway Safety Division Barrie Detachment is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 400 southbound, north of Hwy. 88 in Bradford West Gwillimbury. More...
•GO bus patrons may be finding cover soon
•More cops may come Essa's way
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 Editorial
•Changing the shape of Ontario's democracy
Another election day is upon the residents of Ontario, and few people seem to care. Some political pundits have already suggested the turnout for today's provincial election could be the lowest, percentage wise, in Ontario's history. More...
•Find your 'motivation machine' from within
•Rethink funding for faith-based schools
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 Business & Real Estate
•Going manic for multimedia; Lefroy business getting technical
Larry Hurd is putting a new spin on old memories. As the owner of Manic Media, a Lefroy-based video technology company, Hurd is doing some unique things. The business opened several months ago, and since that time, he's earned a steady stream of clientele by converting old film and cassettes into... More...
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 Community
•Quilt fair winners
The winners of the Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair's viewers choice awards have been announced. Celtic creator Diane Bewick won the quilt category, The Lone Pine creator Elaine McGee earned the wall hanging title, and Chenille Jacket creator Jacquelene Ridout earned the clothing award. More...
•It's almost jam time for fiddle club
•Halloween treats and bedtime tales at the Essa Public Library
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 Churchill News
•Staying on the sunny side of life
Despite the fact that we had terrible thunder and lightning storms with torrential downpours this past weekend, the temperatures were quite moderate and between the rain, the days were pretty nice. More...
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 South Simcoe Police
•Police arrest alleged speeders, dealers and assaulters
Cocaine, drug paraphernalia found in car South Simcoe Police charged a 42-year-old Barrie man with possession for the purpose of trafficking, following a traffic stop on the 10th Concession of Innisfil. More...
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 Sports & Leisure
•Winterhawks off to solid start
The Innisfil Winterhawks Minor Peewee A team started their 2007 hockey season off with a home game against the Barrie Colts on Tuesday September 18, with the outcome of the game ending in a 2-2 tie. Innisfil's goals were scored by Jake Hall and Landon Brett. Assists went to Aaron Shedlosky, Ryan ... More...
•Taking a two fold run; Innisfil students stride for world record and Terry Fox
•Greyhounds building at the right pace
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 Out and About
•COMMUNITY EVENTS
The community event calender is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O. More...
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 Health & Lifestyle
•Now here's how you take a dive
This is part one of a two part series on the personal account of staff writer Wendy Soloduik's recent skydive in Cookstown. Read next week's edition of The Scope for the second part. "If riding in an airplane is flying, then riding in a boat is swimming. If you want to experience the... More...
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 Home & Garden
•Winging it with the red headed woodpecker
Abeautiful medium. sized woodpecker,is about 19 to 23 centimetres, with a wingspan of 42 cm, and weighing in at around 56 to 91 grams. They've got a stunning, brilliant full red head and stunning black and white body with a white wing patch. Hard to miss this bird. More...
•Time to vaccinate your pets from rabies
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 Schools
•School board staff release capital plan public meeting dates
Public school board staff are seeking community input for their long-term capital plan. The Simcoe County District School Board is hosting public information sessions to hear input and explain the development process for its capital strategic plan. More...
•Parent committee volunteers needed
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