October 1, 2008 / News

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A flood of concern for Lefroy and Belle Ewart

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...

County councillors plan to pass budget later this month

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe County council will be moving ahead on approving its 2009 budget with a special meeting later this month. Last week, county councillors approved holding a special meeting on Thursday October 30 to fully review the budget. More...

Local veterinarians offering low-cost rabies clinics

Local veterinarians are again offering low-cost clinics to vaccinate against rabies for dogs and cats over three months old. The clinics run from until Nov. More...

Taking a run for Terry Fox and RVH

By Chris Simon

They ran to support cancer treatment. Over the past week, thousands of local students participated in the annual Terry Fox Foundation run, raising thousands of dollars for the organization's various cancer research and treatment initiatives. More...

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...

Pisani hoping to grow Progressive Canadian Party at the polls

By Bill Rea

Holland Landing resident Paul Pisani is fearful that Canadian prosperity is dwindling fast. For that reason, he is running in York-Simcoe in the Oct. 14 federal election, under the banner of the Progressive Canadian party. More...

Town trying for Lake Simcoe clean-up cash

By Chris Simon

If at first you don't succeed, try for more Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund money next year. Several Town of Innisfil projects were denied funding during the first phase of the federal clean-up initiative, which was announced last month. More...

Walking to find a breast cancer cure

By Chris Simon

Caroline Doherty still has a long struggle ahead. After being diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago, the Barrie resident has already been through one surgery, and is in the early stage of treatment for the disease. More...