Guergis re-elected warden
      The County of Simcoe held its 166th inaugural meeting of council today and witnessed the election of its 146th warden. Tony Guergis, mayor of Springwater Township was re-elected as warden. County Council is comprised of 32 members, the second largest municipal council in Ontario.
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Premier's Award nominees needed
      Students, parents, educators and members of the Simcoe County community are invited to nominate an outstanding educator for a Premier's Award for teaching excellence.
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Get your pictures in and win some great prizes!
      The Scope's outdoor Christmas decorating contest is coming to a close, but there's still time to get your photos submitted. It's mid-December and the Christmas season is in full swing. Malls are packed, trees are being sold and houses are lavishly decorated.
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Region belted by storm
By Chris Simon
      Trif Chaitas was planning for a long and slippery drive home Sunday. The Toronto resident spent Saturday night visiting friends in Innisfil. He stayed until Sunday morning, and was caught in the middle of a winter storm that swept through the region. The shear amount of snow caught him off guard.
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Kids have a unique outlook on Christmas
THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      Recently, I had the chance to discuss Christmas with the young daughter of a friend. She told me that she really only wanted two gifts from Santa this year, a Baby Alive and a Nintendo DS. She told me some Santa facts such as Santa won't come if you're awake and then she started singing Santa Clau...
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County given environmental award
      The County of Simcoe has been recognized with a bronze award for excellence and commitment to a sustainable environment from the Recycling Council of Ontario. Only four municipalities in Ontario received higher awards for waste diversion achieved in 2006.
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Bike lanes a matter of health
      More than half of the car trips taken in Canada are under five kilometres in length, meaning they could be taken on foot or bicycle with little loss of time, if the proper sidewalks and bike routes were available.
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Catholic board chair, vice-chair elected
      John Grisé and Theresa Pinder were selected as chair and vice-chair of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board of Trustees, at the board's inaugural meeting on Dec. 5. Grisé and Pinder, who have been involved in Catholic education for a number of years, will serve in their res...
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