Last week's federal budget gives local residents plenty to be thankful for, says Simcoe-York Conservative MP Peter Van Loan. The proposed budget, which was introduced into the House of Commons last Tuesday, aims to reduce debt and taxes, while providing funding for struggling sectors of the econo... More...

Last week's federal budget fails to address some of the pressing issues facing the Innisfil area. The Conservative government has called the proposed budget modest and responsible. They've suggested that the slagging economy in the United States could slow growth in Canada, and have reacted accor... More...

Does Innisfil council think we have an unlimited amount of money to pay our taxes with? After speaking to officers from South Simcoe Police, many say the new Taj Mahal in Bradford is large enough and has ample space for holding prisoners from both North and South divisions. 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...

Think spring! That's what the sign said at Trotter's this week. I'm with you guys. I'm on the big countdown to March 20th, when we can officially celebrate the first day of spring. It won't come soon enough to suit me. My hibiscus tree is in bloom for the second time since January and while I'm t... More...

Nearly $500,000 in stolen trailers and vehicles were recovered during a huge police bust last week. Several branches of the Ontario Provincial Police, along with the South Simcoe and Barrie police services uncovered a major cargo trailer theft operation, which spanned across Central Ontario, last... More...

For Sarah Paiero, Saturday was all about camaraderie, friendship and perch fishing. As part of a group of about 20 women, Paiero was nestled into the back of an ice hut off the shores of Belle Ewart, catching fish, enjoying some freshly prepared food and laughing. For her, the day is mostly about... More...

There was some fiddling at the Lions Hall Saturday. One of Canada's premier fiddlers/violinists, Anne Lindsay, and guitarist Jason Fowler, sang, strummed and strung through a set at the Lions Hall in Alcona Saturday, as part of the Peter's Players monthly concert series. More...