December 17, 2008 / News

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Bottling up eco-awareness

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...

Conservation foundation earns award

The Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation received the 2008 Small Organization for Excellence in Fundraising Award at the Association of Fundraising Professional luncheon Nov. 26. More...

YMCA staff plan camps throughout the holiday break

The Christmas break is fast approaching, so register for YMCA Holiday Day Camp today. On Dec. 22 to 24, 29 to 31 and Jan. 2nd, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will be running camps at its Barrie and Innisfil locations. More...

Simcoe County paramedic services receives $2.3 million in provincial funding

The County of Simcoe has learned it will receive an additional $2.3 million for the delivery of paramedic services from the provincial government in 2009, significantly reducing a longstanding funding shortfall. 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...

GO station proposal staying in Lefroy

By Chris Simon

Growth talk quickly turned to GO debate last week. Developers and local residents attended a public meeting regarding Innisfil's proposed growth plans last week. More...

MPP connects on YouTube

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe West residents are now be able to watch videos of their local MPP on the internet's most popular video sharing website, YouTube. More...

Victorian home on the verge of demolition

By Chris Simon

Another old home is in the process of being demolished. The Victorian farmhouse, which is located on the 6th Line, east of the 20th Sideroad, is allegedly nearing destruction, after the town issued a demolition permit for the property recently. More...

Give the gift of blood this year

Canadian Blood Services is reminding people that giving blood is a recessionproof gift. More...