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Curfew bylaw debate withdrawn By Chris Simon Current laws can handle teens.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 ... Santa Claus parade being planned Santa Claus is planning to come to town. A town committee passed a recommendation to allow the municipality to host a Santa Claus parade Dec. 16, beginning at 1:30 p.m. If approved by council, the parade will start at the Jans Boulevard and Innisfil Beach Road intersection. It would end at Innisf... More ...
Approval of plans for a major expansion of postal operations in Innisfil was announced today in London. In late January or early February, the 14 rural and suburban mail service carriers located at 7975 Yonge Street will relocate to rented premises at 8056 Yonge Street, approximately one block no... More ... Security measures needed in Essa By Richard Blanchard Essa council is looking at installing security cameras or hiring a security guard in order to reduce vandalism at the township's public spaces. Council discussed the increasing vandalism problem at last week's council meeting. More ...
Brian & Shelley Voelker (Welsh) are thrilled to announce the arrival of Blake Malcolm Voelker. Born on Oct. 5th/07 in Edmonton, Alberta. Baby brother to Victoria & Jessica weighed in at 8 lbs 4.5 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Proud Grandparents are Harry & Grace Welsh of Innisfil and Robert & Betty V... More ...
Dianne Boone and Emmie & Fred Drodge would like to announce the engagement of their children Michelle Boone & Frederick Drodge on October 20th, 2007. Wedding will take place on September 20th, 2008 More ... Medieval festival may return to Cookstown Cookstown residents could be getting medieval again. A town committee passed a recommendation to allow the Society for Creative Anachronism to host a medieval event at the Cookstown Curling Club and Fairground May 17. More ... Feeling for a PULSE at the Essa Public Library By Angie Wishart Our new service featured at the Essa Public Library Branches in Angus and Thornton is called PULSE. This "Overdrive Digital Library" is an internet-based library. Through the Simcoe County Library Cooperative, Essa Public Library patrons have access to, at present, 436 titles. More ...
By Chris Simon Drivers could soon be slowing down along several Innisfil streets. Town council will debate reducing the speed limit along seven different stretches of road during an upcoming meeting. More ... Firefighter Kent mourned By Susan Stein Our beloved David Kent passed away from us on Monday November 5, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in Cookstown, with his family at his bedside. David, who was only 26 years old, was the beloved son of Paul and Ellen Kent, the cherished brother of Lisa and Michael, dear friend of... More ... Building a hospice one brick at a time By Barbara Richards What would you do if someone you loved was at the end of their life journey and begged to come home to spend their final days? Could you provide the support required to fulfill their request? What would your choices be? Who would you call? More ... Hike in development charges planned for Angus area By Richard Blanchard Essa council will likely pass a new bylaw hiking development charges at next week's council meeting. But the new bylaw increase will only see an increase in development charges for new houses in the Angus area, to pay for the costs of upgrading the area's municipal water services. More ... Free non-toxic flu shot clinic being offered this month Several free homeopathic flu clinics are being offered to the residents of Innisfil, Barrie and the surrounding area. Provided by Sylvia Collins, a homeopathic practitioner, the clinics provide a safe, effective and non-toxic (no chemicals, formaldehyde or thimerosal) alternative to immunization. More ... Coffee causes stir at council chambers By Chris Simon A good cup of joe is no reason to stop. A town committee has passed a plan to place a no stopping restriction on both sides of Commerce Park Drive, from Innisfil Beach Road to a point 50 metres west of Forest Valley Drive, to keep the road clear from vehicles and other obstructions. More ... Scooping up animals comes with a pricetag Innisfil's streets won't be going to the animals. Town council has extended the contract of Harry Welsh Limited, to provide animal control services throughout the area until next December. As part of the agreement, the company will service the town for $65,000 next year, with an $85 per week fuel... More ... THORNTON NEWS County Christmas bazaar taking place this weekend by Cathie Miller Don't miss the Country Christmas bazaar and bake sale being held Saturday November 17 at Trinity United Church from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. It will feature crafts, a white elephant table, silent auction and home made baking. A continental breakfast will be served for just $4, with the proceeds going t... More ... CHURCHILL NEWS Curling, church and upcoming movies by Linda Gerow The countdown is on until Christmas. Many of my friends have either started, or have finished, their holiday shopping. I on the other hand, haven't started! Every year I promise myself that I will get it done by the end the November and every year I never seem to get to it. More ... NVCA meetings planned The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority will host several events in the upcoming weeks. A protecting species at risk seminar, will take place Tuesday November 27. Learn about the species at risk in your town, including the Jefferson salamander, the spotted turtle and the butternut tree. More ... Home alarm bells may soon be ringing throughout Essa New houses in Essa may soon be required to have a mandatory alarm system installed. Township mayor Dave Guergis suggested the mandatory installation at last week's council meeting as a means of reducing break and enters in the township. More ... Couple charged with fraud after social assistance scam A 25-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, both from Innisfil, have been charged with fraud over $5,000 and making false documents. The County of Simcoe's social and children's services department reported being defrauded of over $18,000 in social assistance payments by an Innisfil couple. More ... Royal Winter Fair brings success for several local 4-H members recently By Susan Stein Taking part in the 2007 Royal Winter Fair of 2007 were the following 4-H Club members: Morgan Baker, Katrina Curruthers, Emily Den Haan, Matthew Keefer, Ashley O'Hara, Devin O'Hara, Nathan Schwartz, Jeff Stephenson - Herdspeson and Brooke Varcoa. More ... Marmalade raising money for Habitat for Humanity next month On Saturday December 1, Habitat for Humanity Huronia will be presenting a Christmas concert featuring Marmalade. The concert will raise funds for the 2008 build. Edwina Douglas leads Marmalade, a group of 12 local singers, in an evening of popular and contemporary Christmas music including, Silve... More ... Traffic signals crossed By Chris Simon Cookstown will not be getting traffic signals anytime soon. Innisfil council cancelled an over $655,000 tender to construct traffic signals in the village, during a meeting last week. Instead, the project will be retendered next year, said mayor Brian Jackson. More ... Water bill request denied by Essa council By Richard Blanchard Essa council has turned down a request from a township resident faced with a massive water bill after his child left his sprinkler system on for a full weekend. More ... |
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