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October 17, 2007
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Munro wins York-Simcoe
York-Simcoe Progressive Conservative candidate Julia Munro stands with supporters at a Bradford West Gwillimbury restaurant Wednesday evening, just after winning the riding. More...
Recreation centre opening delayed until November

Supplier difficulties and a Roofers Union strike are being blamed for further delays in the opening of Innisfil's $29 million recreational complex. The building was expected to partially open Friday, however that has been delayed by about one month. More...

Lake Simcoe cleanup committee formed

The federal government promised $12 million to protect and restore the Lake Simcoe environment in its budget in March. York - Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan was accompanied by Environment Minister John Baird on the shores of the lake Friday as they announced the next step. More...

 News
•Energy from waste proposal denounced
Using an energy from waste facility would dramatically increase the costs of disposing waste for the county, Simcoe County councillors learned last week. More...
•Private lands targeted for county reforesting
•Safety week starts with salute to local bus drivers
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 Editorial
•Remember their promises four years from now
With another provincial election campaign out of the way, Innisfil residents have four more years before they again get to put Ontario politicians on trial. But residents need to remember the promises made by both the governing Liberals and the official opposition, the Progressive Conservatives. More...
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 Letters
•Latest crashes too much to handle
I continue to find any and all impaired driving crashes very disturbing! When are all communities everywhere going to stand up and take notice of this daily destruction on our roadways and do something about it? The situation on Dunlop Street in Barrie could have been much worse; no two crashes ar... More...
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 Business & Real Estate
•Answering questions about an insurance audit
Typically, most commercial insurance premiums are based upon a percentage of estimated sales and/or payroll for the policy year. An audit is done to determine what the actual premium should be, based on the actual sales and payroll for the policy year. More...
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 Community
•Poppy campaign almost underway, and other Legion news
My second week back and I fouled up. I prepared my report, then I didn't send it in. So her e is my third week back report. Maggie and I went to the Legion District Convention in Huntsville last weekend. Huntsville is a great town, with the Legion providing us with great hospitality, and excellent... More...
•Christmas season begins
•Joining the Lions den
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 Churchill News
•Horticulture, Halloween and a Christmas Bizaar coming up
Can you feel it? There's that nip in the air, feeling more like Fall than ever. There's something reassuring about this even though most of us would like to skip right back into summer! But wait .... Halloween is coming, one of my favourite times of the year. Who can miss that? Not me. So rake up ... More...
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 South Simcoe Police
•In Other Police News
Alleged abusive husband arrested, officer assaulted and Volkswagen jets Abusive husband reported Police have charged a 43- year-old Innisfil man, after his wife claimed to suffer years of abuse. An investigation revealed several incidents took place over the last several years. More...
•Several plead guilty for charges ranging from mischief to assault
•Lions Bingo robbed
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 Sports & Leisure
•Winterhawks take flight, won silver at last tournament
On Thanksgiving weekend the Atom AE team travelled west across the 401 to participate in the North London Nationals Tournament. After playing five games in two days, the boys lost to the tough London National Atom A team in the final. They are proud to bring Innisfil the silver medal. More...
•Wolfpack attacked competition
•Decorators Edge just edges competition
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 Out and About
•Museum plans wicked Halloween treats
Spiders, ghosts and bowling will attempt to frighten children at the Simcoe County Museum later this month. The museum will host An Evening of Halloween, featuring games, activities and treats for residents of all ages Oct. 29 and 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will be able to test their ski... More...
•Ukrainian food, fun and dancing on tap in Barrie
•Studio Tour an annual town tradition
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 Health & Lifestyle
•Arthritis Society hosting hip and knee replacement seminar
On Thursday, Oct. 25, The Arthritis Society will be hosting an Arthritis Public Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Southshore Community Centre, Main Hall, 205 Lakeshore Drive in Barrie. The topic is Hip and Knee Replacement for Arthritis. Speakers include Dr. Michael Korkola, Orthopaedic Surgeon and A... More...
•It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Wendy
•Prenatal yoga classes starting soon in Innisfil and Barrie
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 Home & Garden
•What's hot in home heating trends?
Renovations and home improvements are a growing trend among Canadian homeowners. One project that may not be on the top of your list, but is definitely worth considering, is installing hydronic (water) radiant floor heating. More...
•Fall Planting 101: What to plant where and when
•Homebuyers say energy-efficiency pays for itself
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 Schools
•Teachers shave their scalps for Terry
Bruno Severin has been touched by cancer. The Alcona Glen Public School special education teacher's father died of the disease. He'll do whatever he can to make sure fewer people die of cancer each year. So on Friday, Severin was touched by the blades of a clipper. More...
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