December 3, 2008 / Front Page

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Here comes Santa Claus

Hundreds of residents attended the Innisfil Santa Claus Parade Sunday. Nearly 35 organizations participated in the event, which included floats, musical Photo by Chris Simon entertainment, dancing and dignitaries. More...

News

GO train station should stay on 5th Line, says resident

By Chris Simon

Lefroy should be the site of a GO Transit train station, because it would help revitalize the area and save taxpayers money, according to a local resident. More...

Water treatment plant expansion inevitable

By Chris Simon

Innisfil could be expanding its water treatment plant. Town staff held a public meeting on the potential expansion of the Lakeshore Water Treatment Plant last week. More...

Health unit helping with immunizations

Immunizations are the best way to protect against preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. Contact Your Health Connection at 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. More...

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Letters

The importance of protecting heritage

I'm writing in response to Innisfil councillor Rod Boynton's recent letter to the editor, where he comments "I believe in heritage and preserving it for our children to see. Government should avoid regulation of private property. More...

County spending on addition unnecessary

Just what kind of a palace are these guys planning to build for themselves? Let's do a little math to see what $40 million will build. More...

Studio tour successful in inaugural year

The first annual Around The Corners Studio Tour, held in Cookstown in conjunction with Light Up Night, was a resounding success due to the big contributions of many. More...

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Police News

Driver nabbed in RIDE program

The South Simcoe Police Service has initiated its seasonal RIDE program in an effort to eliminate impaired drivers from roadways. The assistance of the public in identifying impaired drivers is essential to making roadways safe for all users. More...

South Simcoe Police attend RIDE launch

On Wednesday November 26, South Simcoe Police Traffic and Marine Unit officers attended the launch of the Holiday RIDE program and Red Ribbon Campaign, hosted by the Barrie Police Service and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. More...

South Simcoe Police

Variety store break-in reported

Domestic dispute leads to arrest On Saturday November 29th, South Simcoe Police received a 911 call for assistance regarding a domestic dispute at a residence in Alcona. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner

Celebrating Christmas with a traditional tree
By Judith Rogers

The holiday tradition of having a Christmas tree is more than 1,000 years old. Although many people have resorted to using artificial ones, a real tree is still favoured by many. More...

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Schools

County keeps bulky item pick-up, for now

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe County will allow member municipalities to offer bulky pick-up of large items in 2009. A proposal to eliminate the pick-up was defeated at county council last week. More...

New Essa high school funding announced

Secondary students in Simcoe County will benefit from new capital funding under the Growth Schools Program to construct new schools to accommodate their growing numbers. More...

Teacher federation reaches four year deal

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation and the Ontario Public School Boards' Association have reached today a fouryear provincial labour framework agreement. Talks resumed on Nov. 17th, facilitated by the government. More...

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Police station, Big Cedar may get provincial funding

By Chris Simon

Innisfil's police station and residents living in the Big Cedar area could be receiving significant provincial funding. More...

Council reviews town logo options

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

GO train should roll right into Lefroy
by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

Moving the GO station a few kilometres north is a surprisingly complicated, and expensive, process. More...

A political point of view

One passenger rules will have drastic impact
By Julia Munro MPP, York-Simcoe

On Nov. 18th, Minister of Transportation Jim Bradley introduced Bill 126. Since then, my e-mail and phone lines have been buzzing with enquiries and concerns. 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

Red Ribbon campaign kicks off
by Barb Baguley

This week is the start of the holiday season, a festive time to gatherings with friends, coworkers and family. This week was also the official launch of the Festive Red Ribbon RIDE program. The launch ceremony is always captivating. More...

CHURCHILL NEWS

Church offers free turkey dinner
by Linda Gerow

Free turkey dinner: St. Peter's Anglican Church is hosting its second annual free turkey dinner on Friday December 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. This is St. More...

THORNTON NEWS

Trinity United plans cantata and pageant
by Cathie Miller

This coming Saturday December 6, the Thornton Community Turkey Shoot will be held, starting at 10 a.m., at 6831 County Road 27, just south of Thornton. It is $3.50 per shot, using 12 gauge shotguns only. A lunch booth will be on site. More...

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Lifestyle

Young lady of the dance

By Chris Simon

She's not Irish, but Kendra Stewart has a fancy for that country's celebrated dance style. At the age of nine, the St. More...

Gingerbread Build benefits needy families

Borrowing from a sister group to the south, Habitat for Humanity Huronia will be hosting their first ever Gingerbread Build. The event is designed to bring awareness of the need for affordable housing to the general population. More...

Preparing parents for their baby

The Getting Ready for Baby series of classes consists of three two-hour sessions before the child arrives, and one two-hour session after it is born. This series is available for expectant parents during the last three months of pregnancy. More...

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