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June 18, 2008

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. With the occasional yawn and tired eyes, they show up at the park's government dock at 6:30 a.m., prepared for several hours of fishing and family bonding. More...

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...

News

•	Council puts a hault to possible engine brake bylaw

Large vehicles will not be required to silence their engine brakes in Innisfil. A town committee had asked staff to investigate the feasibility of posting signs asking truck drivers to restrict the use of engine or 'jake' brakes on their large vehicles within urban and village areas in the municipality, during a recent meeting. More...

•	Bridges and culverts could cost town $5.5 million

•	Boards near provincial average

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Editorial

•	Transit focus should be on Innisfil

Comment

If Simcoe County councillors want to ensure the region's long-term economic viability, they better start listening to the concerns expressed in Innisfil. Recently, Innisfil staff sent a letter listing 14 items of concern to the county, over its Transportation Master Plan. More...

•	Seniors need good homes as they get older

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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. Your decision to deny the installation of a crossing walk at the corner of Anna Maria and Maclean streets is one of the most negligent decisions every made. More...

•	Wing Ding was a rousing success, thanks to volunteers

•	Library sold a record number of books at Wing Ding

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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. The new building will provide space for a multi-purpose, 700-seat theatre style complex. More...

•	Get ready for baby

•	Autistic boy gets a chance to attend camp

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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. The woman was released on conditions that she reside with her surety. More...

•	Man caught walking the rails

•	Police lay nearly 25 liquor charges Saturday night

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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. The Pack faced the Newmarket Redbirds in their first match-up of the tournament. More...

•	Paperweights starting to pick-up their pace

•	Stampeders earn victory over Ajax Warriors recently

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Lifestyle

•	Singing and bidding for Gilda

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

•	Mumsy's the word for another few shows

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Home & Garden

•	Saving the planet one grocery bag at a time

The deal on real estate

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. I have heard that Simcoe may be passing a bylaw that prohibits grocery stores from using plastic bags. More...

•	Innisfil Hydro offers summer cost savings

•	Leaf beetle can eat away at your garden

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