December 31, 2008 / Front Page

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A world vision for students

Hundreds of Cookstown area students have gained a world of vision, and all it cost was a mustache. Over the last few weeks, Cookstown Central Public School students raised about $2,800 for various programs organized by the charity World Vision. More...

News

Jamieson Drive ditch project supported by Essa council

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council will give its support to a project to enclose the open ditches on Jamieson Drive in Thornton. But fearful of establishing a township-wide precedent, council decided not to give any financial support to the project. More...

Winter service levels under review

By Chris Simon

As Innisfil grows, so too does its winter maintenance requirements. More...

Lions show heart for charity

By Chris Simon

Some lion hearts were showcasing their seasonal cheer last week. The Lions Club donated $4,000 to several local charitable organizations last week. More...

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Letters

Research shows turbines are unreliable

If my research into wind power provided me with the facts that turbines were a viable form of energy that reduced green house gas emissions, or would not raise my taxes or my energy bills, More...

Wishing for an elected Canadian senate

I would like to see more positives where we can go for a better Canada. More...

Erect wind turbines on Lake Simcoe

I have been reading with interest the dilemma we have with our local citizens, council and the wind power companies. More...

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Police News

RIDE program nets impaired drivers

Statistics have been accumulated in the past three weeks, regarding RIDE programs operated by the South Simcoe Police in Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil. More...

South Simcoe Police

Several vehicle collisions reported

Domestic argument leads to arrest On Tuesday December 23rd, South Simcoe Police received a 911 call for assistance at a residence in Cookstown, regarding a domestic argument. More...

Three people injured in vehicle crash

On Monday December 29 at about 10 p.m., South Simcoe Police responded to a single motor vehicle personal injury collision on Innisfil Beach Road, west of County Road 4. The driver lost control of the vehicle when it hit black ice. More...

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Lifestyle

A paint job for the holidays

By Chris Simon

Several local residents have been learning a bit about ornament decorating. Over the last week, Innisfil Public Library staff have been hosting glass ornament decorating workshops at each branch. More...

Solving toddler bedtime issues

Is putting your toddler to bed a stressful event? Does your child dawdle, refuse to go to bed or cry after being put to bed? Children need a good night's sleep so that they have enough energy for the next day. More...

Chamber of Commerce hosts annual meeting

By Barb Baguley

The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting, sponsored by Georgian Downs and OLG Slots, on Dec. 4. President Heather McDonald encouraged all to attend the Feb. 6 gala and take advantage of the early bird price. More...

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Mayor predicts tough economic times in 2009

By Chris Simon

Next year will be economically tough for the Town of Innisfil and its residents, according to mayor Brian Jackson. While 2008 was a landmark year for the town, 2009 promises to be taxing on the economic well being of residents. More...

Editorial

A political point of view

Some solutions for fixing Ontario's economy
By Julia Munro MPP, York-Simcoe

For the last few months, our Ontario economy has been in turmoil. The American mortgage crisis led to steep declines in the stock market and the drying up of money for loans throughout North America. More...

Comment

The uncertainty of a new year in Innisfil
by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

Say goodbye to 2008, and welcome in the anticipated uncertainty of 2009. It looks like the coming year could see the rise of several key issues within the Town of Innisfil. More...

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Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

Thank Robbie Burns for a traditional song
by Linda Gerow

The most commonly sung song for English-speakers on New Year's Eve, Auld Lang Syne, is an old Scottish melody that was first published by the poet Robert Burns in the 1796 edition of Scots Musical Museum. More...

THORNTON NEWS

Christmas tree collection begins Jan. 12
by Cathie Miller

Here's a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant, the past a bright dream, may our friends remain faithful and dear. Happy New Year everyone! More...

LEGION NEWS

Friday euchre returns later this week
by Ed Collins

New Years Levee: Don't forget to come to the Royal Canadian Legion branch 547 New Year's Day for our President's Levee. Everyone is welcome, so come on out. I just looked it up in the dictionary, so now I have the correct spelling. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Lakers stretch winning streak to 13 games after beating King Wild

By Jon Yaneff Sports Reporter

Thirteen seems to be a lucky number for the Innisfil Lakers. With a total of 13 players missing for the Lakers' affair at the Dr. More...

Eastern European hockey invades Innisfil, as Lakers face Kazakhstan team

By Chris Simon

Some Eastern European hockey stars are preparing to invade Innisfil. On Sunday, the Innisfil Lakers Junior A hockey club will play the Kazakhstan Under 17 team in an exhibition game. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener's Corner

Taking a look back at the plant world in
By Judith Rogers

Reflecting on 2008 from a gardener's point of view, I'd have to say the thing that stands out the most was the amount of rain we had. Now the snow is coming down like the rain did; often and lots of it. More...

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