June 25, 2008 / News

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Town unveils a potential new look

And then there were two. Innisfil councillors were introduced to two potential new looks for the town's logo, during a meeting last week. More...

New short film competition show the effects of smoking to local teens

A hard-hitting film short outlining the chemical additives in tobacco products that make it more appealing is the grand prize winner in a competition open to high school students. More...

Premier shuffles cabinet

By Bill Rea

Premier Dalton Mcguinty's cabinet shuffle last week ensures George Smitherman is going to be a very busy man for the next while. More...

A new baby gets welcomed to the community

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

Welcome to Ella Monica Small, born June 5th, weighing six pound, 11 ounces. Proud new parents are Kyle Small and Alana Rothwell. More...

Gibson holding draw

The Gibson Centre Lottery 2008 is into its final weeks of ticket sales. Their first lottery was considered a success, with 50 people winning $1,000 each. This year's winner could receive$1,000 a week for 50 weeks. More...

Laugh out loud with the library this summer

By Susan Baues Innisfil Public Library

Summer is almost upon us and the Innisfil Public Library is the destination guaranteed to make your children Laugh Out Loud. We have a variety of programs designed to delight the entire family. More...

Mayor and Kelly take to greens

By Chris Simon

Over 120 local golfers teed off for Royal Victoria Hospital Friday. More...

St. Francis students celebrate their year

By Chris Simon

Hot dogs, music and sack races helped end the school year for many St. Francis of Assisi students last week. More...

Heritage subdivision being explored

By Chris Simon

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

By Chris Simon

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

By Chris Simon

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

Van Loan targets Liberal green shift

By Bill Rea

What's been billed as a "Bold Liberal Green Shift" is drawing praise from federal Liberals, along with scorn from the government benches. Federal Liberal Leader Stephane Dion unveiled his party's plans for the environment Thursday. More...

Town honours Pitch-In volunteers

By Chris Simon

Innisfil council thanked several supporters of the town's annual PItch-In Day last week. More...

Legion's Canada Day parade takes place Saturday

LEGION NEWS
by Dianne Hubbard

Royal Canadian Legion branch 547 members are holding their Canada Day celebration on Saturday. The parade will form up at Cumberland Avenue and Ewart Street and march to the legion, which is located at 1017 Robinson Street in Belle Ewart. More...

Summer reading club kick-off July 3

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

I have great pride in Canada and its achievements and opportunities. Heritage Canada states, and I agree, that "Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities and to proudly celebrate all we have in common. More...

Essa kids can reach for the stars this week

By Angie Wishart Essa Public Library

Laugh out loud at the TD Summer Reading Club. The TD Summer Reading Club is here. This annual awardwinning program is available to children, ages three to 12 in Essa Public Library branches in Angus and Thornton. More...

Stein honoured

Photo by Chris Simon Former Scope columnist Susan Stein, centre, received an award for 30 years of service to the community, during an Innisfil council meeting last week. More...