August 27, 2008 / Front Page

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Return of the children

The new school year is a time for a fresh beginning, says Goodfellow Public School principal David Brownlee. More...

News

Adam and Eve clients asked to contact health unit

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is asking all clients who received tattooing or piercing services at the Adam and Eve Tattooing and Piercing in Innisfil between April 29 and Aug. More...

Landowners targeted by proposed election sign restrictions

By Chris Simon

Landowners could be fined if an illegal election sign is left on their property, if proposed regulations are passed by town council. More...

Liberal leader calls for lake strategy

By Chris Simon

Lake Simcoe clean-up lacks a long-term plan from the federal government, according to Liberal Leader Stephane Dion. More...

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Letters

The real reasoning behind a firearms bylaw

Questions came to mind while reading The Scope's article on restricting firearm usage in Innisfil. So I did a little digging through the Innisfil town council meetings, not a pleasant task I'm sure you will agree. More...

Soccer club supports the new rec complex

In your recent editorial on Aug. 20, you wrote about the delays of the Innisfil Recreation Complex and how minor sporting associations have rightly been upset over the delays and the time and money it has cost them. More...

New plan needed for Lake Simcoe's protection

As a lawyer working for ratepayers, developers, builders and a member of the working group for Lake Simcoe Environment Management Strategy, I have had an opportunity to actively participate in matters dealing with the lake and its watershed over 30 More...

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Lifestyle

Paws coming together for a cause

By Chris Simon

Liz Gordon has been around dogs for most of her life. Thus, the owner of Pet County Estates — which provides kennel, daycare, breeding and training services — knows the valuable role a canine can play in a person's life. More...

A jolly jamboree for Sick Kids

By Chris Simon

Lori Storey has a musical heart. The owner of Cowboy Farms Country Market in Bradford opened the business earlier this year, and instantly planned for a large fundraising event. More...

The Denturist's Chair

Replace your dentures on a regular basis
By Tarvo Puust Innisfil Denture Clinic

I am often shocked, yet not all that surprised, when hear that some people have had the same dentures for over 10 years; sometimes even 25 years. More...

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Residents may pay more for streetlights

By Chris Simon

Innisfil taxpayers could be getting lit up for more cash to power streetlights, according to a report released by the town's hydro company. More...

Editorial

Comment

Federal freshwater strategy needed
by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

Perhaps it's time for a study and firm strategy from the federal government regarding all Canadian freshwater lakes. More...

A political point of view

The brief history behind Innisfil Hydro
By Brian Jackson Mayor, Town of Innisfil

Innisfil Hydro was formed when the Town of Innisfil was established in 1991 by provincial legislation, The County of Simcoe County Act, 1990. In 1993, electricity distribution assets were purchased from Ontario Hydro. More...

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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...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

Woman charged with assault

Driver caught in RIDE stop South Simcoe Police have charged a 55-year-old Innisfil man with impaired driving and driving over 80 milligrams after he was stopped in a RIDE check on Friday night. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Season ends for Tyke Cardinals

By Jackie Brown Innisfil Cardinals

Junior Rookie The Cardinals Junior Rookie 1 headed to Thornton on Aug. 18th, to face off against Ivy 2 in a rescheduled game. Unfortunately the game was called after an inning and a half, due to torrential rain and lightening. More...

Easton wins triathlon

Innisfil resident Easton Payne won the seven-year-old division of the Barrie Triathlon recently. More...

Paperweights win in Welland

The Simcoe Trophies sponsored Paperweight selects were in Welland this past weekend for the unofficial provincials beating an 'A' rated team in the final. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner

Shady neighbours with late summer colour
By Judith Rogers

Late summer is when a couple of my favourite shade plants come into their own. Cimicifuga racemosa, commonly called bugbane, is a wildflower native to the damp forests of eastern North America. More...

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