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News October 10, 2007
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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.
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GO bus patrons may be finding cover soon
By Chris Simon
      Bus shelters could be coming to Innisfil. The town's planning and development department will investigate the feasibility of placing shelters along GO Transit bus routes, and present a report to councillors. Last week, town councillors passed a recommendation requesting staff to work with GO and...
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More cops may come Essa's way
By Richard Blanchard
      Essa council has approved a proposal which will see the local detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police increase its numbers by 15 officers over the next five years. The township passed the bylaw authorizing the increase at last week's council meeting. Approval will also be needed from Adjala-T...
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Trying to avoid becoming the 'Cuba of the north'
By Richard Blanchard
      Essa council is concerned about the need for better jobs and improved services as Simcoe county discusses population growth with its member municipalities. Council met with Raymond Simpson of Hemson Consulting Wednesday to discuss the Directions Report from the county's Growth Management Study.
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Battling more than just blazes
By Chris Simon
      Stroud firefighters were putting the boots to the Children's Aid Society, and that's a good thing. The firefighters recently raised $800 for the Children's Aid Foundation, during a local boot drive.
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Double the driveway pleasure for new homes
By Richard Blanchard
      Essa township is staying with its policy that all new homes in the township must have a driveways which are wide enough to accommodate two cars. Council sent a proposal by an Angus area developer back for review Wednesday night.
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Town hires new legal muscle
By Chris Simon
      Innisfil is getting some new legal muscle. Town councillors passed a recommendation to hire several legal firms, for general issues, environmental matters, human resources and labour relations, during a meeting last week. Cassel Brock and Blackwell LLP and Loopstra Nixon LLP will be hired for ge...
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Girl Guides, raising money through music and plenty of Thanksgiving wishes
COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Susan Stein
      On Tuesday, September 25th, 2007, Pathfinders Ashley Aman amd Rebeca Williams received the Canada Cord in a ceremony held at the Masonic Hall in Cookstown.
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Working on the railroad
By Wendy Soloduik
      Railway workers continue to prepare, and repair the CN tracks in Innisfil to ensure that GO trains will be able to pass safely when rail lines are opened later this month. GO Train commuter service had previously ended in Bradford, but will now be extended into the Barrie station (at Yonge Stree...
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Growth committee scheduled to meet
      The growth management study for Simcoe County will be presented as a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 18 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thornton Arena. The public forums will be in a drop-in format, with a brief presentation at 7 p.m. on the Directions Report and next steps in the study process.
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Bradford driver earns an ominous first
By Chris Simon
      South Simcoe Police charged a 32-year-old Bradford man with "stunt driving", during the early morning rush hour early morning rush hour Oct. 3.
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Newfie' dance and pipes and drums to echo through Lefroy and Bell Ewart
LEFORY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Innisfil Pipes and Drums: Practice takes place at the Belle Ewart Legion Branch 547 every Monday at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact Ken at 705-456-3717 for information. Over the years, many people have been taught how to pl...
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Town buys hybrid fire truck
By Chris Simon
      Fire prevention plans just got revved up in Innisfil. Town council approved a plan to purchase a nearly $33,000 white Ford Escape Hybrid, for use as a fire prevention vehicle, during a meeting last week.
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County launches growth website
      The County of Simcoe announced the launch of a new website dedicated to Simcoe area growth related information. The website, growth.simcoe.ca, will be a repository for all information related to the growth process currently being undertaken by the County and the area municipal partners.
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Fire Prevention Week October 7-13
      Innisfil Fire Department Firetrailer is visiting elementary schools 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 10 Alcona Glen Public School Thursday, October 11 Holy Cross Catholic School Friday,
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