Hospice receives grant
      Hospice Simcoe is the recipient of a grant of $24,999 from Human Resources and Social Development Canada, to launch a new seniors program. This program, entitled Seniors Care, empowers and recognizes the capacity of this sector of our population to make meaningful contributions to those living w...
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Minister pledges $18 million for lake clean-up
By Chris Simon
      About $18 million in federal money will be flowing into Lake Simcoe, says Canada's environment minister. The federal government unveiled a five year, $18 million commitment to the preservation and protection of the lake Saturday.
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Essa hosting Spring Fling registration soon
      Spring Fling registrations will take place at two Essa Township locations over the next month. The Thornton Arena will host a registration Feb. 23, while the Angus Recreation Centre gymnasium will host March 1. Both registrations will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Innisfil residents should keep talking about growth
A political point of view
Warden Tony Guergis
      Tony Guergis Warden, County of Simcoe It's wonderful to hear Simcoe County residents talking about growth in our communities. Recent media stories have highlighted this important issue, spurring conversations in local homes, coffee shops and other meeting places across our region.
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Women's Institute welcomes card players
      Euchre players should be aware of the games held the first Friday of the months of February to June. The cost is $3 per person which includes lunch. They take place at the Women's Institute Hall in Newton Robinson and start at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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Restrictions for election signs may be implemented
By Chris Simon
      Restrictions could be placed on all election signs set up on within the town. Innisfil council has asked staff to develop a policy that will restrict the posting of municipal, provincial and federal election signs on both town-owned and private property, during a recent meeting.
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Historical society program changes made
THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      There's been a change to the program at this Saturday's Essa Historical Society Meeting. The subject has changed to police memorabilia with speaker Wayne Cole. The meeting still takes place at the Thornton library starting at 1:30 p.m. and the roll call is pioneer post offices. All are welcome to ...
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World Day of Prayer service being held in Lefroy
LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      Roast Beef Dinner: Gilford United Church will host its roast beef dinner on Wednesday February 20 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively. There will be homemade pies as well as roast beef and all the trimmings. Admission is $13 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For tickets, please call 4...
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Show and tell at Essa Historical meeting
ESSA HISTORICAL NEWS
by Florence Blanchard
      The Essa Historical Society held its January meeting at the Thornton Library. President Brian Baker opened the meeting with a prayer. Secretary Olive Lee read the minutes for the October and November meetings. She reminded us that February is Black History Month and Heritage Week begins on Feb. 1...
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