June 25, 2008 / Front Page

News

Heritage subdivision being explored

Innisfil could be getting a place to preserve its heritage. Town council has asked staff to investigate the feasibility of creating a heritage subdivision within the municipality. More...

Groups given $30,500 in reinvestment funding

More Community Reinvestment Fund money is being doled out, but not everyone is happy. More...

Big Bay Point Road in urgent need of repair, says councillor

Big Bay Point Road is becoming a safety hazard, says one town councillor. More...

Letters

Stopping sporadic whistling was easy

After reading the many letters in all of the local newspapers over the past few months and also hearing that the town of Barrie had approved spending $10,000 to study the feasibility of a no whistle zone in the south east end, I felt compelled to a More...

Big Cedar project is long overdue

In regards to the Town of Innisfil's move to start a servicing initiative in the Big Cedar area, I would like to applaud the town for recognizing the need to service areas along the lake. This committed project is long over due. More...

A cell phone ban for cops

I find it interesting that Ontario police are pushing for a ban on using hand held cell phone devices and other electronics while driving. Would this apply to them too? More...

Sports & Leisure

Simone finishes 22nd in Dickies 200

The Dickies 200 was held at Mosport International Raceway recently, and the Simone Autosport team came into it with high expectations. More...

Paperweights take consolation title

The Simcoe Trophy sponsored paperweight selects were in Mimico this weekend for their 2008 tournament. In the first game, they were up against Mississauga, coming out on the short end 12- 5. More...

Stampeders edge Vaughan with a 1-0 win

On Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Innisfil Beach Park the U13 Girls Rep Stampeders Soccer team faced Vaughn in a quick paced match. More...

Home & Garden

Making the right cut while caring for your trees

Innisfil's best kept secret is a green oasis of trees located at the 20th Sideroad and Shore Acres Drive. More...

Schools

There's a new chief in town

Rachael Gallant has no experience in law enforcement. But Friday, she donned a police hat and collared shirt, and could be seen riding in a South Simcoe Police car and boat. More...

Being chosen would help set some life goals

By Rachael Gallant Killarney Beach Public School I certainly think it would be a good opportunity to become the police chief for a day because I would learn a lot of important things I did not know. More...

Some honourable mentions from the contest...

Aleesha Gostkowski St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School I would like to be chief of police for a day because it would give me an opportunity to work for the community and contribute my ideas to the community in which I live. More...

Lake Simcoe Act introduced in Legislature

Environmental groups are praising the introduction of the Lake Simcoe Act in the Ontario Legislature. More...

Editorial

Branding exercise lacks substance

Comment

The first stage of Innisfil's branding process seems to have left some people wanting a bit more to look at. More...

A productive year for the Conservative government

A political point of view

As Members of Parliament head back to their ridings for the summer, journalists like to pass judgment on how productive the past year has been. More...

Community Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in your community

The community event calender is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O. More...

Community Columns

Help celebrate Canada's confederation

CHURCHILL NEWS

Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government. Dominion Day was officially renamed Canada Day by an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1982. More...

Police News

Drug bust sends five people to jail

Members of the South Simcoe Police Service and the Drug Enforcement Section of the Ontario Provincial Police, in a coordinated effort to rid the community and region of illicit narcotics, completed a lengthy investigation that resulted in the execu More...

Police investigating a series of break-ins

South Simcoe Police are currently investigating a series of break and enters that occurred in the Bradford and Bond Head area last Wednesday. On June 18, police responded to four separate reports of break-ins to gas stations and a car wash. More...

South Simcoe Police

Keswick man charged with impaired driving On June 22, a citizen reported a vehicle travelling southbound on the 10th Sideroad in Bradford, which was travelling all over the roadway. More...

Lifestyle

Cooking up a country-wide storm

Margaret Webb replanted her roots in Simcoe County, if only for a brief time. More...

Katrina volunteer speaking

Lefroy United Church member Debbie Siertsema will discuss the devastation of Hurricane Katrina at the church June 29, beginning at 10 a.m. Siertsema is a youth leader and program assistant for Aboriginal Ministries. More...

Local gardens opening up soon

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...