June 18, 2008 / Front Page

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Sun shines on Summerfest

For Rose Ferraro, Summerfest has become a yearly tradition. Each June, Ferraro brings her four children to Innisfil Beach Park, and enters them in the Innisfil Summerfest Kids Fishing Derby. More...

News

Council puts a hault to possible engine brake bylaw

By Chris Simon

Large vehicles will not be required to silence their engine brakes in Innisfil. More...

Bridges and culverts could cost town $5.5 million

By Chris Simon

Over the next 10 years, Innisfil's bridges and road culverts could need over $5.5 million in repairs, according to a report released through the town. More...

Boards near provincial average

Most high schools in South Simcoe continue to trail the provincial average in the Grade 10 literacy test written in March. The provincial success rate for students taking the test for the first time is 84 per cent. More...

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Letters

Refusal of crosswalk considered negligent

This letter is addressed to every member of the town council of Innisfil. I am the parent of a child that attends St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School. More...

Wing Ding was a rousing success, thanks to volunteers

The Cookstown and District Chamber of Commerce held its 25th annual Wing Ding on June 7th and 8th and it was a rousing success. There were many volunteers who contributed to Wing Ding and I would like to thank them wholeheartedly. More...

Library sold a record number of books at Wing Ding

Thank you to all the Friends of the Innisfil Public Library. You made the 25th annual Cookstown Wing Ding a huge success for the library. We had more books donated and sold this year than in any previous year. More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

Woman arrested for missing court On Wednesday June 11, a police officer located a 24- year-old Bradford woman who was known to be in breach of her conditions of release from an earlier court appearance. More...

Man caught walking the rails

On Wednesday 11 June at approximately 1 p.m., South Simcoe Police were contacted by CN Police and advised of a man walking along the GO Transit tracks in the Stroud area. More...

Police lay nearly 25 liquor charges Saturday night

Police were kept busy Saturday night, June 14th, and into the early morning hours of June 15th with liquor, and impaired offences in the Alcona area. More...

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Lifestyle

Singing and bidding for Gilda

By Chris Simon

Hundred of people were knocking on Gilda's door Sunday afternoon. About 230 people attended the Knock, Knock ... Who's There? garden party fundraiser for Gilda's Club Barrie Ontario Sunday afternoon. More...

Gilford area homeowners showing off their gardens

Enjoy a delightful summer day in the country by visiting a variety of gardens of interest for everyone in July. The Gilford and District Horticultural Society will host the Welcome to My Garden Tour Saturday July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Mumsy's the word for another few shows

By Chris Simon

Michelle Devlin enjoys letting herself run wild on the theatre stage. More...

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Slot expansion underway at Georgian Downs

By Chris Simon

Construction has begun on the Georgian Downs expansion, thanks to Innisfil council. Town council approved a recommendation to grant a site plan exemption for Georgian Downs, which is owned by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. More...

Editorial

Transit focus should be on Innisfil

Comment
by Chris Simon

If Simcoe County councillors want to ensure the region's long-term economic viability, they better start listening to the concerns expressed in Innisfil. More...

Seniors need good homes as they get older

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

One of the most important concerns for each of us is our housing. The vast majority of homes in our area are singlefamily detached homes - an option which serves most well. But what do we do as we get older and the kids move away? More...

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Community Events

Church expansion starts this weekend

Innisfil Community Church will hold a groundbreaking for its new $2.5 million addition June 22. The event will feature a barbecue, and several dignitaries have been invited to attend. More...

Get ready for baby

The Getting Ready for Baby series of classes consists of three two hour sessions before baby arrives and one two hour session after baby is born. This series is available for expectant parents during the last three months of pregnancy. More...

Autistic boy gets a chance to attend camp

By Chris Simon

Connor McLeod has never been to summer camp. At eight years old, the South Barrie resident will finally get his chance to attend day camp this summer, thanks to a $1,000 donation from the Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Lodge in Stroud. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Wolfpack places second at home tournament

The Innisfil Wolfpack Novice Restored Sports Rep Lacrosse Team took second place at Innisfil Minor Lacrosse's third annual Wolfpack Shootout tournament, which took place May 30 to June 1. More...

Paperweights starting to pick-up their pace

The Simcoe Trophy Innisfil Paperweights walked into Caledon Saturday and caught the bandits red-handed, beating the home team 11-7. This was their best performance of the young season, and it earned the Paperweights their first win. More...

Stampeders earn victory over Ajax Warriors recently

By Tammy Parker

The Innisfil Soccer Club U13 rep girls soccer team faced the Ajax Warriors in Ajax on Thursday June 5. The Stampeders displayed strong ball control and striking ability to come out with a 2-0 victory. More...

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Home & Garden

Saving the planet one grocery bag at a time

The deal on real estate
By Cheryl McCart Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty

By now some of you have received my bags which I have been delivering with the help of a good friend. Eventually I will get them delivered to all our houses here in the Stroud community. More...

Innisfil Hydro offers summer cost savings

By Chris Simon

Innisfil Hydro has a few power saving ideas in store for the summer. The company introduced three conservation initiatives for consumers during Innisfil Summerfest Saturday afternoon. More...

Leaf beetle can eat away at your garden

The Gardener's Corner
By Judith Rogers

Viburnums are a varied group of shrubs that provide flowers, fall colour and even fruit from some. Common pests and problems might include aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and powdery mildew but a far more serious insect can attack in late May. More...

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