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. If approved, the subdivision would be used for the preservation and conservation of buildings that cannot be left on their original sites. More...

The first stage of Innisfil's branding process seems to have left some people wanting a bit more to look at. When Innisfil council approved a recommendation to hire the marketing company YFactor for the development of a branding strategy several months ago, they also approved $35,000 in funding for the exercise. More...

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 act rather than continuing discussions with my neighbours that someone should do something. More...

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...

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. This change reflected the policy of successive governments to down play Canada's colonial origins. More...

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 execution of a search warrant at an Innisfil residence on County Road 89 June 19. More...

The Dickies 200 was held at Mosport International Raceway recently, and the Simone Autosport team came into it with high expectations. The driver, Anthony Simone of Holland Landing, had a long history of karting and openwheel racing, and road courses are known to be one of his strengths. More...

Margaret Webb replanted her roots in Simcoe County, if only for a brief time. The county-born author and journalist spoke to a group of local residents at the Innisfil Public Library's Stroud branch last week, promoting her book Apples to Oysters: A Food Lover's Tour of Canadian Farms. More...

Innisfil's best kept secret is a green oasis of trees located at the 20th Sideroad and Shore Acres Drive. The South Innisfil Arboretum sits on approximately 10-acres of land and has been open to the public since 1994 for tranquil enjoyment, or to sponsor a tree for an event or a loved one. More...

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. Gallant, a Grade 5 student at Killarney Beach Public School, earned her way into each vehicle, by winning the police service's annual Chief for a Day contest. More...