December 17, 2008 / Front Page

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The importance of going local

Mark Goodman hasn't felt the pinch of the world economic slowdown. More...

News

Bottling up eco-awareness

By Ashley Walker

Lindsay Kucharczuk and Elizabeth McGee are trying to help the economy in every little way that they can. The Nantyr Shores Secondary School students are involved with an ecofriendly class called Challenge and Change. More...

United Way asking for more donations

The United Way of Greater Simcoe County needs more money. The organization's staff announced the annual campaign community goal of $1.5 million dollars simply falls short of this year's anticipated need. More...

Immunizations offered by health unit

Immunizations are the best way to protect against preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. More...

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Letters

Disturbed by the undemocratic Conservatives

Yes, I was alarmed about the political crisis in Ottawa, but not over the proposed Coalition. More...

Bats and drivers will be affected by turbines

To state that wind farm opposition is unwarranted is irresponsible. To say wind turbines do not affect the environment is another irresponsible statement. I say this for the following reasons. Bats are seriously affected by wind turbines. More...

Ellsmere Family history now being tracked

I live near Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. I have been researching my family history and would like to get in contact with descendants of Joseph Ellsmere, of Oro in Simcoe County. More...

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Police News

Break-ins reported in South Simcoe

Police were contacted for a possible break and enter by an alarm company at about 12:30 p.m. in Innisfil Dec. 11. Officers attended the address and observed fresh footprints in the snow leading to and around the side of the home. More...

Car stolen from town residence

On Saturday December 13th, South Simcoe Police received a call from a resident in Innisfil advising their vehicle had been stolen overnight from their residence on Highway 27. Police attended the scene and wrote a report. More...

South Simcoe Police

Several vehicles 'ditched'

Residence broken into South Simcoe Police are investigating a break and enter to a cottage on Kate Avenue in Innisfil. The entry occurred sometime over the last few weeks. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardner's Corner

Winter gives a welcomed break from gardening
By Judith Rogers

Digging and weeding in the garden has become a distant memory with all the snow we've had lately. This is a welcome break for me though, as I've always said I wouldn't want to garden year round in a warmer climate. More...

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Schools

Mumps shots being offered to students

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hitting college and university campuses throughout Simcoe and Muskoka in January, offering mumps immunization to students. More...

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Doctors step up to mayor's land offer

By Chris Simon

A group of local doctors are ready to invest in Innisfil. More...

Editorial

Thinking of others throughout the year

Comment by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

It's easy to think of others at this time of the year. As residents shop for the perfect gift at retailers throughout the region in December, charities like the Salvation Army and Barrie Food Bank seem to make donating an easy task. More...

A political point of view

Province and town teaming to protect Lake Simcoe
By Brian Jackson Innisfil Mayor

The Lake Simcoe Protection Act became law on Dec. 10. This legislation requires that the province design a protection plan for the lake and surrounding watershed. More...

Development charge changes may be coming

By Chris Simon

Innisfil council may be making several changes to its development charges bylaw. Last week, town council held a public meeting over proposed changes to the bylaw. 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

Only eight more sleeps until Christmas
by Barb Baguley

There are only eight more sleeps until Christmas Day and the magical visit by Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicolas. The legend of Santa can be traced back hundreds of years. The story starts with a monk named Saint Nicholas. More...

CHURCHILL NEWS

Church choir visits retirement homes
by Linda Gerow

This past weekend was one of the busiest in a long time. It seems there is no end to dinners, parties and Christmas events. On Saturday, the choir of St. More...

THORNTON NEWS

Turkey shoot a great success this year
by Cathie Miller

The Thornton Community Turkey Shoot was another great success this year. The high shot of the day went to Glen Zielke of Cookstown with a 42. Eighty eight rounds were shot during the course of the day. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Alcona Glen captures county championship

By Donna Kastle

This past Saturday, along with 15 other elementary schools from Simcoe County, the Alcona Glen Intermediate Girls Basketball team played in the Simcoe County Elementary Basketball Championships and won. More...

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Lifestyle

Santa goes green at Goodfellow

By Chris Simon

You'll have to excuse Santa Claus, he turned quite green last week. And quite frankly, that suits many Goodfellow Public School students just fine. More...

Museum hosting Victorian tea and guided tours

The Simcoe County Museum is offering guided tours, Victorian tea and activities for visitors over the holiday season. These activities will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 29 and 30, and Jan. 2 to 4. More...

Season of Song - Innisfil

LET IT SNOW! Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've no place to go, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. More...

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