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...

It's easy to see both sides of the election sign debate. Tonight, Innisfil council will vote on a bylaw which, if passed, will regulate the number of election signs allowed within the municipality during municipal, provincial and federal campaigns. Under the plan, candidates would be prohibited from placing signs on town-owned property. More...

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...

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...

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. Perhaps that is why the local library is the heart of the community. More...

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...

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. They learned about playing as a team and the importance of practice. More...

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. Proceeds raised were donated to the Barrie Food Bank, said Lioness and organizer Debbie Marges. More...

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. Apparently, the global financial crisis that has triggered a decline in advertising markets has had media companies everywhere evaluating their investments and making tough decisions. More...

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. Student Council planned United Way Week, with many different events. More...