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Running for cancer treatment

Thousands of students across Simcoe County, including many in Innisfil, participated in runs for cancer treatment last week. More...

News

Heritage village proposed near 6th Line

By Chris Simon

Niagara-On-The-Lake, or at least something similar, may be moving into Innisfil. More...

Narrow roads a cause for concern

By Chris Simon

Narrow streets are become dangerous for local residents, according to Innisfil mayor Brian Jackson. But there is little being done to improve safety along those roadways, something town council hopes to change in the upcoming months. More...

A flood of concern for Lefroy and Belle Ewart

By Chris Simon

Residents living in the flood-prone areas of Lefroy and Belle Ewart could soon get relief, if a local development company gets its way. 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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Community Columns

COOKSTOWN NEWS

Cookstown history book being released
by Barb Baguley

Glimpses of Cookstown More...

CHURCHILL NEWS

Mitchell family left local perishes for Toronto last week
by Linda Gerow

Saying goodbye is never easy, and when it comes to bidding farewell to people you truly like it becomes even harder. On Sept. 27th, the parish of Churchill and Cookstown did just that when a farewell luncheon was held at St. More...

THORNTON NEWS

New Tec talent auditions underway
by Cathie Miller

New Tec Has Talent held auditions over the weekend, at the Gibson Centre in Alliston. The performers were all auditioning for the final New Tec Has Talent Variety Show, which will be held at the end of October. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Stampeders take CGSL Cup championship

By Kraig Schwartz Innisfil Stampeders

This past weekend, the 1994 Innisfil Stampeders girls soccer team competed in the CGSL League Cup Championship Weekend in Unionville. The team has been working hard all year, with goals in mind that they wanted to reach. More...

Triton pride shown, despite football setbacks

By Ashley Walker

Lights or no lights, Nantyr Shores Secondary School went on with its highly anticipated football game. Most students and teachers were dressed head to toe in Triton colours to show their support for the junior and senior boys football teams. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner

Enjoying some fabulous local fall colours
By Judith Rogers

The French philosopher Albert Camus once said that "autumn is a second spring when every leaf's a flower." One of the endearing characteristics of being Canadian is an appreciation for the changing seasons we experience. More...

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Road repairs may be postponed, says councillor

By Chris Simon

Delays in implementing the town's new development charges could postpone necessary road work within the municipality, according to councillor Lynn Dollin. More...

Firearm decision delayed by council

By Chris Simon

Ben Valentine wants permission to carry a big gun, if necessary. More...

Editorial

Comment

Why Canadians should vote Oct. 14
by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

A critical federal election is coming up, and Innisfil residents can play an important role in the local outcome. Over the past few decades, voter turnout has slowly declined. More...

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Letters

Council needs to make Kimvar agreement public

As an attendee at the Innisfil council meeting of Sept. 17th, I wish to say how disappointed I am at the conduct of mayor Brian Jackson and most of council. More...

Reasons for participating in the political process

One thing for sure and something the big polls aren't telling us — there's a huge undecided segment of voters who don't know who to vote for at this stage of the election campaign. More...

Wind power is not the answer for Innisfil

This letter is in response to the few persons who have expressed support for Schneider Power's proposal to erect five huge industrial wind turbine towers in Innisfil. The environment is a concern for all of us at the Cookstown Aerodrome. More...

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Police News

Woman found dead after vehicle fire

On Saturday September 27 at about 2 a.m. South Simcoe Police received a report of a vehicle on fire on the 6th Concession of Innisfil, east of Yonge Street. Officers arrived on scene and observed a fully engulfed car fire. More...

Cyclist injured in pick-up truck collision

On Thursday September 25, South Simcoe Police officers attended a personal injury collision in the area of Simcoe Road and Walker Avenue in Bradford West Gwillimbury. More...

Snowmobiles taken from trailer

South Simcoe Police are investigating the theft of two snowmobiles from an Innisfil property sometime over the past several months. The snowmobiles were being stored on the property in an enclosed trailer for the summer. More...

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Lifestyle

Muskoka's ghost tales told at Stroud library

By Chris Simon

A simple haircut brought two local authors together. In a bind and in need of a trim over three years ago, author Andrew Hind sat in the chair of his mother's hairdresser, Maria Da Silva. More...

Quilt and rug fair viewer's choice winners named

The Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair 2008 was held at the Simcoe County Museum recently. Every year, visitors are invited to view the displays of quilts, wall-hangings and clothing items produced by quilters from across the county. More...

Solving bedtime stress

Is putting your toddler to bed a stressful event? Does your child dawdle, refuse to go to bed or cry after being put to bed? Children need a good night's sleep so that they have enough energy for the next day. More...

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