Getting cozy with ICECORP
By Chris Simon
      They're responsible for many of the large scale annual parties in Innisfil. But they're not out of control teens, or parents hosting their kid's birthday party. The 13-member Innisfil Community Events Corporation is a group of volunteers responsible for hosting many of the yearly events enjoyed b...
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Cancer society needs help
      The Innisfil branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is seeking a secretarial volunteer for about three daytime hours per month. Computer and internet skills are a must. For more details, contact Lillian Owen at 436-1060.
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Bird artist makes it big
By Chris Simon
      The next time a letter is mailed, it might have Nigel Shaw's stamp attached. Last Spring, the Alcona artist was named the winner of The Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print Program, meaning his painted image of a Wilson's Snipe would appear on letters across the country.
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Health unit urges province to pass smoking ban
      The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is calling on the Ontario Government to support a private member's bill that would amend the Smoke- Free Ontario Act to include a ban on smoking in private vehicles carrying children under the age of 16.
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Arts and crafts association plans heritage textile day
      Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association is presenting a heritage textile sampler day on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county museum in Midhurst. This event will showcase spinning, weaving, quilting, rug hooking, stitching and knitting, leading to a course in each craft to be held in Apr...
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A new wave of petal power this spring
The Gardener's Corner
By Judith Rogers
      There's a new wave about to hit with petite petal power that home gardeners will be able to buy this spring. Wave petunias were introduced in 1995 and now include five full series. The original Wave is a low growing and spreading variety, Double Wave has double blooms, Easy Wave is mounded and spr...
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Bringing back some classic games
By Chris Simon
      Curtis Fortin was looking for any excuse to beat his mom at chess. On Monday, the sevenyear old got his opportunity, playing several rounds of the classic game at the Knock School heritage site. Curtis and his mother Lori were among several people who attended the Innisfil Historical Society's he...
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Lefroy church will be hosting bridal events April 26
      Lefroy United Church will be the hosting two bridal events at the Grange Hall on April 26. First, a Bridal Show for brides and their entourage will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will showcase wedding products and services from local businesses, while consignment sales of bridal wear will ...
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