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December 26, 2007
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Exchange of cultures
For Denise Pearson, a new face around her home every few months is quickly becoming commonplace. Over the last few years, the Innisfil resident and her family have hosted several international exchange students, from countries like Germany, Austria, Japan and China. More...
Everton Bridge work being planned for next year

Gilford's Everton Bridge could finally be getting its fix. A town committee has endorsed a plan for the replacement of the bridge. If approved by town council, preliminary work would begin on the bridge in February, with road construction starting in May. Work on the bridge is expected to be comp... More...

 News
•Warden lays out plans for next term
As he starts his second term as Simcoe County warden, Springwater mayor Tony Guergis sees council focused on the growth issues ahead. Guergis was elected to another one year term during a recent meeting in Midhurst. He defeated Midland mayor James Downer. More...
•Election signs may be regulated
•Fire service helping to lower insurance rates
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 Editorial
•A thank you to our readers
Dear readers, Thank you for your continued support of The Scope. It's been a successful year around here, our circulation now reaches over 38,000 people from Alcona to Essa Township each week. Last month, our website had over 87,000 visitors. More...
•Warden will face tough South Simcoe task
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 Letters
•Waste should top county council agenda
Our Simcoe County council is made up of the mayors and deputy mayors of 16 municipalities. They manage a budget of $440 million and oversee everything from social services to growth management. Our mayors already have a full-time job, so you can appreciate that their time for county matters is l... More...
•Post office Santa sends little girl cheer
•I was left in disbelief over Leaver's letter
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 Business & Real Estate
•My name is Earl, of Alcona
The Earl is in court, and trying to change the culture of a former Alcona bar. Bill Roskar, the owner of The Earl of Alcona, has been working hard to attract clientele to his restaurant, which is located at the 8th Line and St. John's Road. More...
•Nottawasaga chosen for pilot project
•New Tecumseth library funding axed by Essa
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 Community
•COMMUNITY EVENTS
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...
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 South Simcoe Police
•Three injured in two vehicle collision
Three people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a two vehicle collision on the 8th Line at Barrie Street in Bradford last Tuesday evening. Police report that a Mazda 323 was travelling westbound on the 8th Line waiting to turn left on Barrie. More...
•OPP hands out the dough
•Alleged drunk driver stopped on Bradford road recently
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 Sports & Leisure
•Getting artsy at MacLaren
The MacLaren Art Centre is excited to offer the very popular Christmas Art Camp. This camp, which was a huge hit with parents and campers alike last year, offers creative fun for the children and flexibility for parents. Register for four days or just one, the same rate of $30 per day applies. More...
•Novice Icebreakers win big
•Lacrosse registration coming up
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 Out and About
•Lamp nominees needed
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) is inviting nominations of candidates from local communities for the Lamp of Learning Award. The award is presented annually by OSSTF/FEESO at a meeting of the provincial council in Toronto. More...
•Singing about Santa
•Customer service standards aimed at the diabled
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 Health & Lifestyle
•The Gardener's Corner
The Toronto chapter of Landscape Ontario recently presented a pictorial lecture from the Paradise Found series as a benefit for the Toronto Botanical Garden. More...
•Healthy eating for the holidays
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