November 26, 2008 / Front Page

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A romp through the rec centre

Teresa Brennan made the grand opening of the Innisfil Recreation Complex a family affair. More...

News

Election sign bylaw debate resumes tonight

By Chris Simon

A bylaw aimed at reducing the number of election signs posted within the municipality will only impede democracy, according to a local resident and former political campaign advisor. More...

Dog camp proposed to Essa Township council

By Richard Blanchard

Essa Township council and staff will review a proposed dog camp planned for a property on County Road 56 in the coming weeks. More...

Save lives by giving 'red' during the holidays

During this season of giving, Canadian Blood Services is encouraging residents to give the gift that can save a life by donating blood. More...

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Letters

Early Years Centre has positive benefits

I attended the rally in support of the Stroud Ontario Early Years Centre which is slated to close it's doors permanently Nov. 30th, due to a lack of provincial government funding. More...

Figuring out a way to increase voter turnout

Many people are upset that less than 60 per cent of eligible Canadians voted in the recent election. Unfortunately, Innisfil also helped pull the average from the last election down to this. More...

Tree of Life helps raise $4,500 for Hospice Simcoe

The staff of Shoppers Drug Mart in Alcona would like to thank everyone who helped raise $4,500 for Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. Along with our yearly fundraiser Tree of Life, we also held a barbecue, bake and book sale. More...

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Police News

Truck driver hit while asking for directions

On Monday November 24, South Simcoe Police were called to the intersection of the 10 Sideroad and 11th Concession of Bradford West Gwillimbury, with regard to a pedestrian struck. More...

Driver flees following two vehicle crash

On Wednesday November 19th, South Simcoe Police were contacted to attend to a fail to remain collision at the corner of Adullam Avenue and Lebanon Street in Innisfil. More...

Teen punched in face, then robbed

On Nov. 23, South Simcoe Police responded to a robbery that occurred in a parking lot in Bradford. The 18-year-old victim was punched in the face and ordered to empty his pockets. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner

Economic crisis is impacting gardening
By Judith Rogers

With the announcement of Gardening Life magazine closing down as of Friday morning, Nov. 14, many writers, including Marjorie Harris who was one of the co-founders, are out of a job. More...

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Schools

Students raise money for United Way

By Ashley Walker

Nantyr Shores Secondary School students and staff presented United Way director of development Susan Barnes with a check for $1,740 last week. The staff and students of Nantyr Shores came together to raise money for the United Way campaign. More...

Skills being specialized

By Ashley Walker

The Specialist High Skills Major program at Nantyr Shores Secondary School started this year in September. The program is full of opportunities for students who know what they want to do after high school. More...

Nantyr bullies beware

By Ashley Walker

Monday November 17th kicked off Bullying Awareness Week at Nantyr Shores Secondary School. The Triton Support Team held an assembly for each grade, to let everyone know about bullying. More...

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Councillors take another look at branding strategy

By Chris Simon

Almost one year after the process began, Innisfil council could be going back to the drawing board for a new town logo. And that new sketch could have input from the public. More...

Editorial

Comment

Election sign bylaw noble but wrong
by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

It's easy to see both sides of the election sign debate. More...

A political point of view

Budget reflects the needs of a growing population
By Tony Guergis, Warden, County of Simcoe

As 2009 approaches, Simcoe County council is thinking ahead to the new year with a new annual budget and an updated longterm business plan that will manage fiscal needs over the next decade. 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

Library is the heart of the community
by Barb Baguley

It is said that it takes 1,000 exposures to the reading experience before a child can begin to understand printed material. This can come from hearing stories, identifying street signs, pictures in books or naming letters. More...

THORNTON NEWS

Remember to lock homes and garages
by Cathie Miller

After a number of thefts in our village last week, where snow blowers, barbeques, generators and more were taken, residents of Thornton are being reminded to make sure their property is securely locked up. More...

CHURCHILL NEWS

Thanksgiving wishes for American pals
by Linda Gerow

To all my American friends, I wish a very happy Thanksgiving on Nov. 26th. The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the Puritans arrived in Massachusetts, determined to practice their dissenting religion without interference. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Football team sets focus on next year

By Ashley Walker

The Nantyr Shores Secondary School's boys football team recently ended their season with an unfortunate loss that kicked them out of the playoffs. The coaches feel like the boys learned a lot this season. More...

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Lifestyle

Feeling euchred for the food bank

By Chris Simon

Residents were getting euchred for needy families Friday evening. The Innisfil Lionesses held their annual euchre tournament and food drive at the Lions Hall on Innisfil Beach Road last week. More...

Successful start to paramedic toy drive

Dozens of new, unwrapped toys were collected times during the first week tough, of the County of Simcoe Paramedics' Food and Toy can't afford Drive to benefit local children and families during the TO! Christmas season. More...

Santa parade set

The Innisfil Santa Claus Parade is back for another year this Sunday. The parade will begin at times 1:30 p.m., at the Jans tough, Boulevard and Innisfil Beach Road, ending at can't afford Innisfil Beach Park. It will feature over 35 TO! More...

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