February 27, 2008 / News

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A royal donation

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547 in Lefroy and Belle Ewart presented a $15,000 cheque to Royal Victoria Hopistal. The money, which was raised through the legion's Poppy Fund, will be used to purchase much needed medical equipment for the hospital. More...

Barb Baguley joining The Scope team

Starting next week, The Scope will have a new Cookstown reporter. Former deputy mayor Barb Baguley will be providing a weekly Cookstown news column, writing about a variety of interesting topics taking place within that community. More...

Plastics may be left out of county recycling plans

By Richard Blanchard

Adding polystyrene and other plastic materials to Simcoe County blue boxes would create more problems for the municipal recycling program. More...

Essa needs new clerk

By Richard Blanchard

Essa township is looking for a new clerk. Carol Trainor, the township clerk for the past five years, will be leaving the municipality to become the clerk and director of corporate services of Springwater Township at the beginning of March. More...

Lord's Prayer should stay, says MPP

By Bill Rea

Premier Dalton McGuinty has called for an end to the reciting of the Lord's Prayer at the start of the day's work in the provincial legislature. But York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro is not impressed. More...

Chamber honours businesses in style

By Chris Simon

It was a time for celebrating the accomplishments of local businesses and organizations. The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards night gala at Georgian Downs Friday. More...

Spring Fling and March Break coming

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

Essa Parks and Recreation will be holding their Spring Fling registration event for recreational programs, area sports teams and organizations on Saturday March 1 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Thornton Arena. More...

Freedom to Read week underway

By Angie Wishart Essa Public Library

Freedom To Read Week will be taking place from Feb. 24 to March 1. Each year, this special week presents you with current issues of intellectual freedom. More...

Health living is hard to do

By Dr. Charles Gardner

Are you beginning to wonder why those resolutions you made to improve your physical activity and eat better are so hard to keep? More...

Former Essa mayor dies

By Richard Blanchard

Charlie Pridham, who served as Essa township's reeve and mayor for 18 years, has died after a long illness. Pridham died late last Monday at Toronto General Hospital. He had been battling diabetes for many years and was 72 years old. More...

Naturalists send out call for members

Do you love the outdoors? Are you concerned about the environment and local issues? Are you fascinated by nature and interested in learning more about our natural environment? If so, the York Simcoe Naturalists Club may be the club for you! More...

Gilford Road speed reduction may be granted

By Chris Simon

Vehicles travelling along Gilford Road could be going a bit slower soon. A town committee approved a plan to lower the speed limit along the street, west of County Road 4, during a recent meeting. More...

Art group gets new blood

The Lake Simcoe Arts Foundation, the governing board of The Red Barn Theatre, has announced the hiring of an executive director. As of Jan. 1, Wendy Fairbairn has taken the reigns of Canada's longest running professional summer theatre. More...

GO talk derailed

By Chris Simon

The GO train won't be rolling into an Innisfil station anytime soon. That's the message Innisfil mayor Brian Jackson had for the Alcona Business Association last week. More...

Protecting our heritage is important

A political point of view
By Julia Munro MPP, York-Simcoe

As your MPP at Queen's Park, I also serve as PC opposition critic for culture. The Ministry of Culture is responsible for such things as heritage (historic buildings and museums), the arts (performing, visual or literary) and libraries. More...

Naturalists hosting meeting next month

The York Simcoe Naturalists Group will hold a general meeting on Tuesday March 11 at 7:30 p.m. near Holland Landing. Their speaker will be Phil Taylor, chief scientist from Bird Studies Canada. More...

Province thanked for Greenbelt plans

The Ontario Greenbelt Alliance has congratulated the McGuinty government for beginning the process of growing the Greenbelt in southern Ontario. More...

Plenty of March Break madness at Innisfil library

Join staff at the Innisfil Public Library for a fun time this March Break. They'll have Mad Hatter parties, Dance Madness, Movie Madness and much more. More...

Getting hooked this May

It's time to get hooked in Midland this May. The Ontario Hooking Craft Guild will be hosting their 42nd annual meeting and convention on May 2, 3, and 4. More...

Students getting their shots at school

Vaccination clinics have been taking place in high schools across Simcoe County and Muskoka this month to provide students with their necessary booster shots. The annual campaign began on Feb. More...

Body fashion trends may cause health risks

By Dr. Colin Lee

Tattooing and body piercing are fashion trends that are so popular among people of all ages that there are even television shows devoted to the topic. More...

A flowery anniversary

Bradley's Florist employees recently celebrated the business' first anniversary. Mayor Brian Jackson, left, and shop owners Susan McElwain and James Bradley were each on hand for the anniversary celebration. More...

Essa high school up for debate tonight

By Richard Blanchard

Essa's mayor Dave Guergis will be among the speakers urging the county public school board trustees to support the building of a new high school in Angus Wednesday night . More...

Innisfil warms up with Winterfest

By Chris Simon

Conor Firmani is just learning how to skate. After only two times on the ice, the three-year-old has already started using a balancing apparatus, along with his mother Sharon, for support. More...