November 26, 2008 / Letters

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...

Cookstown residents and businesses host successful Light Up Night again

The Cookstown and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Light up Night on Friday November 14th. Even though it was raining, we had excellent attendance and the evening was very successful. More...

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...

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...