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Water rescue fees under review By Chris Simon 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 ... Power outages cause food safety concerns With some areas of Simcoe County and Muskoka experiencing power outages due to the wind over the previous few days, residents could have some concerns with the safety of food in refrigerators and freezers. Without power, the refrigerator section will keep foods cool for four to six hours, if the... More ... Road projects could get council nod Budget 2008 By Chris Simon Several roads projects have received endorsement from a town committee. That committee recommended nearly $150,000 in projects, during recent 2008 Operating Budget deliberations. While the recommendations must still be approved by council, $125,000 would be allocated to the reconstruction of Beac... More ... Wolf bounty debated By Richard Blanchard A request by a Tiny Township resident to bring back bounties for killing wolves in Simcoe County sparked a mixed reaction at the county's corporate services committee recently. Bob Grexton, in a letter forwarded from Tiny council, said that he had lost sheep to wolves and wanted the return of a b... More ...
By Tony Guergis, Warden, County of Simcoe Each week, The Scope will feature a column from Innisfil's political leaders. This week, warden Tony Gurgis introduces Simcoe County to Innisfil residents. I am proud to be serving you for the second year as warden of Simcoe County, the largest county in Ontario and in my estimation, a... More ... Youth culture expert scheduled to speak Max Valiquette, Canada's foremost expert on youth culture and marketing, will be a featured speaker during the Simcoe County District School Board's upcoming professional development session for teachers and school administrators. More ... Childrens' health statistics released for Simcoe-Muskoka Local health agencies, organizations and people interested in the health of children living in Simcoe Muskoka now have a onestop on-line shop where they can gather that information- from local factors that affect children's health to breastfeeding rates. More ...
Innisfil mayor Brian Jackson and The Healing Sun owner Caroline Taylor cut a ribbon for the store's grand re-opening Saturday. The store has a variety of health foods, vitamins and supplements. More ...
On Jan. 13, May Reive of Lefroy turned 97. Her church family at Lefroy United honoured their long time member with a cake on Sunday to celebrate this momentous occasion. The always cheerful May was born in Richmond Hill and is the second oldest of 10 children. More ... ANAF, Irish club hosting talent show By Chris Simon An invasion of talent will be taking over the Army, Navy and Air Force Club in Barrie later this month. The Irish Claddagh Club is hosting their second annual Talent Extravaganza Jan. 27. Proceeds from the event will benefit the dialysis clinic at Royal Victoria Hospital, said organizer Reg Betta... More ... Pick up tickets for a Valentine Dance at the Thornton Community Centre THORNTON NEWS by Cathie Miller I inadvertently put the wrong date in for the next Essa Historical Society meeting as being held on Jan. 28. It will actually be held on Saturday January 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the community room in the Thornton Library. More ... Planning for Robbie Burns dinner LEGION NEWS by Ed Collins Robbie Burns dinner: We are all ready for the big evening, so all of you lucky people, who have tickets, better get out your bib and tucker along with your dancing shoes, and start practicing the two step and waltz. Don't forget cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the lounge at 6 p.m. More ... Afroculture performer coming to Gibson Centre On Feb. 1 at 11 a.m., The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture invites families to a performance of Once Upon an African Village, featuring exciting performer Adwoa Badoe of Afroculture. More ... Farmers face challenges as area grows The 2006 Census reports that more than 660 farms in the South Simcoe Economic Alliance Region generated more than $136 million in revenues, and provided more than 780 person years of paid work, totalling over $22 million in wages and salaries. More ... Fifth Line still months away from completion By Richard Blanchard It will be May or June before the fifth line near Nicolston in Essa township will be completed. Greg Murphy, Essa's Manager of Public Works, said that work on the new bridge was focusing on the construction of the new abutments. More ... County craft club hosting meeting Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association will hold a general meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Simcoe County Museum. Since Valentine's Day is coming soon, participants in the craft portion will make a needle felted heart under the skilled tutelage of Linda Wilson. Cost is $7 which inclu... More ... |
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