May 21, 2008 / News

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Motoring home after weekend

Photo by Chris Simon Thousands of vehicles travel southbound along Highway 400, during the Victoria Day long weekend Monday. More...

Library breaking ground Saturday

Bring your own shovel to the future new 'digs' of the Innisfil Public Library's Cookstown branch and community centre on Saturday May 24. Beginning at 11 a.m., library staff and dignitaries will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new site. More...

Innisfil Hydro buys two former school portables from town for $36,000

By Chris Simon

Innisfil Hydro has purchased two portables from the town. Council approved the sale of the portables, which are located behind the old town administration building, during a recent meeting. More...

Coyote bounty program would be ineffective

By Richard Blanchard

A move to return to bounties on coyotes might not solve the problems of local farmers faced by problems with animals. Simcoe County's corporate services committee reviewed the issue again last week. More...

Take a walk down Thornton's leg of the Trans Canada Trail

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

If you have the chance, take a walk down the Trans Canada Trail that runs through our village. All the trees along it are in full bloom and looking beautiful. More...

Conservation Week currently taking place across Ontario

By Marion Fraser

Ontario's first ever Conservation Week will be held from May 25 to 31. More...

Plant sale goes on despite wet weather

By Chris Simon

Members of the Gilford and District Horticultural Society were laying the seeds for what they hope is another successful fundraising year Saturday. The group held its annual South Innisfil Arboretum Plant and Vendor Sale during the weekend. More...

Growth plan good news for 400 corridor

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe County Council has moved a significant step forward on the adoption of its Growth Management Study final draft, after its corporate services committee approved the plan last week. More...

GO bus shelters requested by town council

By Chris Simon

Innisfil may be telling The County of Simcoe to get GOing on the building of bus shelters within the municipality. More...

Plastic bale wrap becoming more tough to toss

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe County is finding it increasingly difficult to dispose of some plastic items due to lack of markets. More...

Several events planned for EMS Week

The Simcoe County Paramedic Association (SCPA) has planned a variety of activities to be held at locations across this region during Emergency Medical Services Week scheduled to run until May 24. More...

Pound found by town council

By Chris Simon

The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will provide pound keeping services throughout the town for at least the next year. More...

Hospice Simcoe's new site now under construction

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

About 20 years ago a small group of people had a vision to bring compassionate care to those in our community diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Hospice Simcoe was born and has been providing compassion since 1988. More...

Drumhead Service and Parade planned for June 1

LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins

I have a Drumhead Service and Parade date correction.: The Drumhead service will be held at the Lefroy Legion June 1st. The parade will start at 1 p.m., travelling from Arnold Street, along Ewart Street to the Legion parking lot. More...

Cookstown library funding sprouts through plant sale

By Chris Simon

Funding for a library program is starting to sprout. The Friends of the Innisfil Public Library's Cookstown branch hosted their annual plant sale Saturday. More...

Some answers about a music night

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Because we've had a few questions about our St. Peter's musical evening on May 25th, I decided to begin my column with this event. This our second annual musical evening with the senior choir. More...