Ethan Pegg hardly knows what a rich military tradition his family has. Several of his relatives fought and served in the Second World War. Now a member of Beavers Canada, the five-year-old is already being exposed to the military from his mother and father. More...
Non-profit groups could be getting a financial break from room rental fees throughout Innisfil. Town council will be reviewing a proposed new policy for banquet hall and public community room rentals, which could include the waiving of user fees for non-profit orgainzations. More...
Current laws can handle teens. That's the message Innisfil councillor Bill Pring has heard. In September, Pring introduced a plan to consider a curfew for the town, aimed specifically at teenagers who loiter and cause public disturbances. More...
Growth is something that affects everyone, yet nobody seems to care. For the last few months, Simcoe County has been hosting several growth related public forums across the region, giving residents an opportunity to learn the basics about population increases being planned for this area over the ... More...
I read your paper with enthusiasm weekly and seldom comment on the various articles concerning the Town of Innisfil. Recently, you published a letter from former elected official Barb Baguley. More...
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...
Vehicle theft reported South Simcoe Police are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from a business in the Alcona area. The vehicle, a blue 2005 Chrysler, had been parked overnight. When the owner returned in the morning, the vehicle was gone. More...
On Oct. 27, the team played host to Richmond Hill at our very own Stroud Arena. The boys worked hard in the offensive and defensive zone, shutting out the Stars by a score of 3-0. Harrison Dietrich recorded another shutout, and covered the net from side to side and top to bottom. Goals were score... More...
I can't remember the year that the Village of Cookstown held her first Light Up Night. But covering this event since that first time, I am still impressed by the output, the tremendous work, the cooperation of her merchants, businesses, and the library to make it such a success. More...
Mona Rea has been gardening since her childhood. She's let the passion foster and grow. Since joining the Gilford and District Horticultural Society, she's been a president, and helped on Community in Bloom projects. More...
Weigela is a desirable shrub for gardens as it can be found in various shapes and colours. Named after the German botanist Christian von Weigel, weigela florida is a 1.8 to 2.7 metre tall shrub with arching branches of dark pink tubular flowers in late spring and early summer that can spread up to... More...