May 14, 2008 / News

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Museum becomes barrier-free

A barrier-free museum is Margaretta Papp-Belayneh's dream come true. More...

Preparing for an emergency reduces stress

As many people know following the spring flooding this year, being ready for an emergency can reduce stress and worry. More...

Break ground with Cookstown library staff

The community is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cookstown branch of the Innisfil Public Library and Community Centre. Representatives of the town and library board will host this event on Saturday May 24 at 11 a.m. More...

Preparing a 72-hour lifesaver

By Chris Simon

Prepare for the unknown. It's the message Innisfil's community emergency management coordinator and deputy fire chief Jim Ferry has begun stressing to constituents. More...

Float on a boat for the MS Society

Hop on the Miss Midland for the Simcoe County MS Society's annual boat cruise. The cruise will take place on June 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Boarding will begin at 6:30 p.m. from the Midland town dock. More...

Tag Days still needs volunteers

Make a difference, join the team. Volunteer for Tag Days in Barrie, Alcona and Stroud, June 6 and 7. More...

Dance team steps on competition in Newmarket

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

The Thornton Area Action Committee will be holding a garage sale this coming Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. The sale will be held on Charlie's vacant lot, just south of William Street, on the west side of Barrie Street. More...

The reasons why we celebrate Victoria Day

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada, except the Atlantic provinces. More...

Ladies of the Lake going 'tastefully' nude in July

Following the popularity and fundraising success of the 2006 Ladies of the Lake Naked Truth calendar, the Ladies continue to raise awareness, shift mindsets and take action by launching their second calendar. More...

Some reasons for getting immunized

By Dr. Colin Lee Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Measles, polio, diphtheria and the mumps are diseases that were once common in Canada, but are seldom seen today. Those diseases do still exist, but we are much less vulnerable to contracting them thanks to routine childhood immunization. More...

Police setting up in local mall and libraries

By Chris Simon

As part of Police Week celebrations, the South Simcoe Police Service wants to get to know its constituents a little better. The service will set-up displays at three locations throughout its jurisdiction on Friday. More...

Health unit now taking reports on dead birds

The public can report dead birds to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, since surveillance for the West Nile virus (WNv) program began earlier this week. More...

Hiking for Hospice Simcoe becoming an attraction

The 2008 Hike for Hospice, which took place on Sunday May 4 along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, was a beehive of activity as organizers saw the number of participants dramatically increase from around 50 in 2007 to over 250 at this year's event. More...

Kuzmich tournament raises $12,000

By Chris Simon

The Kuzmich Memorial Hockey Tournament had another successful year, raising thousands of dollars for two separate charities. The South Simcoe Police Service's annual tournament was held at the Lefroy Arena in March. More...

Essa opening Whiteside bridge

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council has agreed on a date in mid-June to officially open its new E. Ross Whiteside bridge near Nicolston on the 5th Concession. More...

Paintball proposal adopted

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council has given its approval to the establishment of a new paintball facility in the township. More...

Angus library may be built near school

By Richard Blanchard

A new township library in Angus could be built in conjunction with the new high school planned for the community, says Essa mayor Dave Guergis. More...

Still work to be done on accessibility front

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

Accessibility means different things to different people and that was evident at the Accessibility Day held at the Simcoe County Museum on May 7. More...

Students show off their UN knowledge

Debt forgiveness for developing nations, nuclear proliferation, and global warming were under debate by more than 100 secondary school students from throughout the Simcoe County District School Board, as they participate in the 22nd annual SCDSB U More...

Drumhead parade coming up

LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins

Drumhead service and parade: This will be held at the Lefroy branch June 12th, with the parade starting at 1 p.m., running from Arnold Street along Ewart to the legion parking lot. More...

Organization giving a voice to deaf children

Canada celebrates speech and hearing month in May, but did you know deaf kids can talk? Babies are being screened at birth for hearing loss in most (not all) provinces of Canada today. More...

Euchre players are still needed in Newton Robinson

Euchre players should be aware of the games held the first Friday of the months of February to June. The cost is $3 per person which includes lunch. They take place at the Women's Institute Hall in Newton Robinson and start at 7:30 p.m. More...