Several town councillors have called for higher emergency rescue fees, following two recent incidents on Lake Simcoe. Over the last month, three people have died after falling through thin ice on Lake Simcoe near Georgina. In the first incident, two people riding on snowmobiles fell through the i... More...

Perhaps it's time for society to take a harder stance on reckless winter recreationalists. Earlier this month, town councillors suggested support for increasing water and ice rescue fines for Innisfil's fire department. It's a measure specifically aimed at rescue attempts on Lake Simcoe, especial... More...

There are a number of factual errors in the letter from Donna Procher published last week (Resort should be paying homeowner hook-ups), but the most regrettable thing is the apparently careless attitude toward the health and water quality of Lake Simcoe. More...

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...

Humanist, humourist and patriot Robbie Burns died in 1796. By 1801, a group of Ayrshire men were already honouring their friend at an annual dinner, "Whiskey and freedom gang t'gither." Imbibing a wee dram would have enhanced many of the things he loved best: Sociability, earnest argument, music,... More...

Town staff are looking at two potential sites for hosting a provincial offences court in Innisfil. The Churchill Community Centre and new Town Hall have been named as two potential sites for the establishment of a court within the municipality. More...

Jacqueline Henry won her first gold medal over the weekend. The nine-year-old Innisfil Figure Skating Club member has been practicing her craft for the last five years. She skates for hours, several times per week. It's a routine that has required plenty of practice, early mornings, sacrifice and... More...

Patrick Duco is preparing to pass the legal torch to his son. After nearly 20 years of serving the Innisfil community from his Alcona office, Patrick welcomed his son Marc into the practice over a year ago. Marc, who has been practicing law since 2005, was excited to pair up with his father. More...