The Town of Orangeville has appointed Cindy Weir, currently Innisfil's deputy chief librarian, as chief executive officer of its two-branch library, effective Nov. 28. Weir, who has accepted the position, is the president elect of the Ontario Public Library Association and will become the associa... More...

The Innisfil Recreation Centre's large ice rink will open this week, amidst controversy and frustration from local constituents. Those residents, mostly from Innisfil's minor hockey circle, are upset about the nearly three months in construction delays at the centre. More...

As you know, GO train service will be extended to Barrie soon. We are long-time users of the GO train (since 1999), and use this service from Bradford, rather than drive into Toronto whenever possible. We were recently shocked and dismayed to learn that Innisfil will not have a GO train stop wh... More...

Christmas shopping season is officially underway. On Saturday, Christmas bazaars were held at two locations in Innisfil. Coupled with various other bazaars, holiday-themed craft and bake sales and the annual Light Up Night and Innisfil Studio Tour, the last few weeks have seen thousands of Christ... 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...

You just meet the nicest people at Christmas craft sales. This past weekend, my husband and I went to the Innisfil Beach Gardens to see what surprises were inside. There were vendors of all types and treasures of every description. Running into old friends is always a plus, to be able to have a vi... More...

Aurora OPP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the southbound lanes of Highway 400 last week. The incident occurred just south of Highway 89 in Bradford West Gwillimbury Nov. 14. At about 1:30 p.m. More...

Thursday November 1 - Buzzer beater by Grant Scott saw the Lefroy Icebreakers edge Oakridges 2 by a score of 4-3. Thursday night proved to be a nail biter of a game, with end-to-end action putting both goalies through their paces. Goals scored by Zach Hellings, Grant Scott and Brandon Twine with ... More...

Jordyn Simpson likes to act out, and her instructor encourages it. Of course, the 11-yearold isn't alone. About 17 other aspiring young actors are doing the same, at the Innisfil Public Library's Acting Out after school program. More...

There's still ample time to get a free flu shot. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will be hosting several clinics throughout the region until Dec. 6. In Innisfil, four clinics are planned over the next few weeks. The health unit office in Cookstown will host clinics Nov. 29, 29 and Dec. 6.... More...