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Niagara-On-The-Lake, or at least something similar, may be moving into Innisfil. The development company Cortel Group, lead by former Simcoe County Warden Terry Geddes, presented plans to create the Legacy Square historical village near the 6th Line in Alcona, to town council last week. More ... 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 ... Residents living in the flood-prone areas of Lefroy and Belle Ewart could soon get relief, if a local development company gets its way. Representatives from the development firm Cortel Group presented Innisfil council with a proposed Master Drainage Plan for the town's portion of the Lake Simcoe watershed, during a meeting last week. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. But a town committee has granted staff permission to request money for those project during the next round of funding. More ... 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. 1, offering residents a convenient, inexpensive means of getting their pets vaccinated against the deadly disease. This year, 22 veterinary offices have agreed to offer the service to pet owners. More ... 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. However, she's had the full support of friends, family, and her husband Mark. More ... 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 ... |
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