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New nest found for local ospreys An osprey bird nest found on a telegraph pole near along the new Barrie GO Transit extension near Innisfil has been successfully relocated. The move comes in accordance with proper conservation and relocation protocol set out by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. More ... Building permit fee bump up for debate By Chris Simon A hike in building permit fees will soon be facing public scrutiny. The town will host a public meeting regarding a proposed five per cent increase in building permit fees March 12. The increase, if approved by council, is expected to generate $38,200 in additional revenues for the town, said tre... More ... School board committee gets two from town By Chris Simon Two town councillors will help plan the future needs of local public schools. Innisfil councillors Peter Kmet and Paul Wardlaw were recently appointed to the Simcoe County District School Board's Accommodation Review Committee for Areas C and D. More ... Stroud banquet hall gets new tables, chairs By Chris Simon Stroud's banquet hall will be getting some new tables and chairs. Town council approved over $14,000 in funding for the equipment, during a recent meeting. The funding will be used to purchase 50 six foot moulded heavy duty hall tables and 200 stacking banquet chairs with chrome legs. More ...
By Chris Simon There is a need for sustainable jobs in Innisfil, and a proposed Alcona development could provide them, says a representative from Pratt Development. The proposed Alcona Commerce Park, which sits on a nearly 100-acre stretch of land south of the 9th Line, would bring about 1,650 retail and 700 ad... More ...
A political point of view By Brian Jackson Mayorof Innisfil As we dig out from another major snowfall, the community's attention is inevitably focused on our transportation network. The town maintains our local roads with the ultimate goal of providing safe, drivable road conditions efficiently with as little impact on the environment as possible. More ... Brison helps host political workshop Scott Brison, federal Liberal Party critic for industry, science, and technology and Judith Moses, the party's candidate in York-Simcoe, hosted a successful platform development workshop at the Georgina Arts Centre in Sutton on Friday February 22. More ... Internet and child safety seminar planned On Thursday May 1, the Gilford Lions Club will be co-hosting a free community seminar on the internet and child safety. The principal speaker will be Christina Kilbourne, author and lecturer. Her book, Dear Jo, deals with internet exploitation. Kilbourne will be assisted by Detective Constable M... More ... County committee gets Dollin Councillor Lynn Dollin has been appointed to the County of Simcoe's Transportation Master Plan Municipal Advisory Committee. The committee, which consists of local municipal councillors from throughout the county, will discuss transportation related issues and provide feedback on study findings a... More ... Paramedics rescue beaten cabbie Two County of Simcoe paramedics took quick action early Wednesday morning to help a Barrie taxi driver who was being assaulted by a man that tried to flee without paying a fare. Paramedics Craig Hassberger and Steve Hagerman were returning from a call in Barrie to the county's Stroud Paramedic Ba... More ... Aitken heads United Way efforts United Way of Greater Simcoe County recently announced that Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Simcoe, will assume the role of Campaign Cabinet Chair for their 2008 Campaign. Ranked as one of the fastest growing regions in Canada, the County of Simcoe delivers services to ... More ...
Several centimetres of snow fell in the Innisfil region over the weekend. At times, the road conditions were so poor that snowplows were taken off their routes, and South Simcoe Police advised residents to stay home. Police had difficulty responding to the many motor vehicle accidents reported Sat... More ... Landowners targeted by new source water plans The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has developed a drinking water protection program for landowners who live near municipal drinking water sources. Through this program, property owners are being made aware of how actions on their own properties can affect the water we all depend on to... More ... Crime Stoppers racing for funds in May By Chris Simon Buy a blanket, support Crime Stoppers. On May 3, Crime Stoppers of Simcoe- Dufferin-Muskoka will host a race night at Georgian Downs, with proceeds raised benefitting the organization's various crime fighting initiatives. Residents and businesses are being asked to help raise funds in several w... More ... Midland will host 42nd Hooking Craft Guild convention this May It's time to get hooked in Midland this May. The Ontario Hooking Craft Guild will be hosting their 42nd annual meeting and convention on May 2, 3, and 4. An exhibit of hooked rugs from across the province will be open to the public on Sunday May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the North Simcoe Sp... More ... Safe roads project supported by MADD COOKSTOWN NEWS by Barb Baguley As a participant in a project called Safe Roads …Your Call, I am happy to say that a great partnership is being formed with the County of Simcoe, Ride 24/7, MADD Simcoe/Barrie Chapter and the police services in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia, to ensure the program is adopted in this regi... More ... Lefroy Day of Prayer service successful LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS by Linda Gerow On Friday March 7th, a World Day of Prayer service was held at the United Church in Lefroy, with Uganda as this year's country of topic. Approximately 40 people came to hear the Reverend Peter Kugba-Nyande of Wyevale United Church give a talk on his background and his coming to Canada. More ... Bridal shows coming to Lefroy in April 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., to showcase wedding products and services from local businesses. More ... Fiddlers ready to jam tomorrow THORNTON NEWS by Cathie Miller Tomorrow is the next Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night. It will be held at the Lions Hall and the admission price is $3 per adult. Children get in for free. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. sharp. More ... Poor Tom playing at the Grange Hall this month Poor Tom will be playing at the Grange Hall in Lefroy March 29, after opening for musical legend Murray McLauchlan earlier that day. Poor Tom is the meeting of two musical worlds, Wanda Stride's Newfoundland roots and Susan Luke's Virginia roots. More ... Solving parenting problems through Triple P Bedtime has become a time of enormous stress for the Ennis family. Two year-old Jack dawdles, protests and refuses to go to bed. Mom and Dad plead and negotiate with him. The whole process takes hours, his parents are exhausted and now dread the whole bedtime ritual. More ... Ukrainian Catholic Church recently blessed and opened for service The Ukrainian Catholic Community of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church (Byzantine Rite) was blessed on Jan. 31. The new church was purchased from another denomination and is located at 19 Parkside Drive in Barrie. More ... |
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