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Town formally accepts multi-million dollar library grant By Chris Simon Cookstown's library is one step closer to construction. Innisfil council formally accepted a $2.85 million grant from the provincial MInistry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, during a recent meeting. More ... Museum becomes accessible By Chris Simon Accessibility will soon be celebrated at the Simcoe County Museum. The museum, which was recently renovated to accommodate people with disabilities, will host an Accessibility Day May 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration will include free transportation, admission and food. More ...
By Chris Simon There are five new doctors coming to Barrie, something that can only positively impact Innisfil, says deputy mayor Gord Wauchope. The Barrie Area Physician Recruitment Task Force has successfully recruited five new family doctors to the city. That announcement was made during a press conference a... More ... More hospital funding needed, says Essa mayor By Richard Blanchard Simcoe County should consider increasing its contributions to hospital construction by as much as 70 per cent, according to Essa Township mayor Dave Guergis. More ...
A political point of view Tony Guergis, County of Simcoe Warden We may all know that the vast network of County of Simcoe roads lead to exciting places, but you might not be as familiar with the many other services that the county delivers to residents across this region. More ... More farm tax money sought By Richard Blanchard Simcoe County Council is looking for funding from the provincial government to help subsidize the Farm Tax rebate program on farmland. Councillors voted to support a resolution from the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus, which would have the province contribute equivalent compensation for the rebat... More ...
By Chris Simon Two Innisfil facilities will be getting some heart. Tarpin Lumber donated two Automated External Defibrillators to the town last week. The defibrillators will be placed in the Innisfil Recreation Complex and South Simcoe Police Service North Division administration building. More ... County set for next round of growth meetings By Richard Blanchard The next stage in Simcoe County's Growth Management Study will see another series of public meetings throughout the county. Members of the corporate services committee gave approval to the release of the latest draft last week and three public meetings, which will be hosted through the county at ... More ... RVH CEO tops Simcoe County's century club The highest paid public sector employee in Simcoe County in 2007 was Janice Skot, CEO of Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, at $275,000 and she was joined by 19 others at RVH in the $100,000 plus club. It is an ever expanding club because the legislation on the disclosure of salaries does not adj... More ... Rural health care funding requested for Innisfil By Chris Simon Innisfil needs to continue receiving provincial rural health care funding to adequately recruit doctors, says town councillor Lynn Dollin. More ... Wrapping up talk on new bale plastic program By Richard Blanchard Simcoe County will attempt to keep its plastic bale wrap program in place despite a lack of markets for the program. More ... Stevenson auxiliary given $15,000 cheque By Florence Blanchard Stevenson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its March meeting in the conference room. President Beryl Burroughs welcomed all and the meeting was opened with the Auxiliary Prayer. More ... Buttle to be honoured By Richard Blanchard Simcoe County should do more to honour its residents when they achieve international success according to Essa township mayor Dave Guergis. Guergis urged county councillors last week to invite international figure skating champion Jeff Buttle to a future meeting of county council and present him ... More ... Galloway is Essa's new clerk By Richard Blanchard Michael Galloway, the new clerk for Essa Township, has started his new job. Council announced his appointment at a recent council meeting. Galloway, the current Chief Administrative Officer of Pelee Township, outside of Windsor, is the most southerly part of Canada. Galloway replaces Carol Train... More ... Let's conserve energy all the time COOKSTOWN NEWS by Barb Baguley As I travel around our community I remember the dark time we had during Earth Hour March 29, from 8 to 9 p.m. If lights in offices, commercial areas and municipal buildings were not needed that night then why are they needed any other night? More ... Plant sale returning LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS by Linda Gerow Vendors wanted: The Gilford and District Horticultural Society will once again sponsor the South Innisfil Arboretum Plant and Vendor Sale. The annual giant sale will be held on May 17th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be lots of flowers for sale (right from members' gardens), nearlynew tables, ... More ... Ruby's 90th birthday party was packed THORNTON NEWS by Cathie Miller Condolences to the family of Don Hiles who recently passed away. Our thoughts are with you. The reception room at Christ Church St Jude's in Ivy was overflowing with family and friends on Saturday afternoon. They had all come together to celebrate Ruby Smith's 90th birthday. More ... Volunteers are welcome at any library branch Susan Baues Branch Manager, Innisfil Public Library Canadians have a rich history of volunteering and community involvement. Volunteers are essential contributors to many organizations including the Innisfil Public Library. More ... Several local blood donor clinics coming up April is National Cancer Month and this year in Canada, almost 160,000 new cases of cancer will occur. Many of these patients will need blood and blood products to treat potentially life-threatening cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More ... Gibson Centre is going green for Earth Day The Gibson Centre was proud to participate as an official supporter in Earth Hour, the global initiative that asked cities and businesses to turn off non-essential lighting for one hour on Saturday March 29. This was part of a larger initiative at The Gibson Centre to go green in the coming year. More ... Keep fruits and veggies in consideration By Dr. Charles Gardner Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Add fruit and vegetables year round for good health. When you were a child your mother probably told you to eat your vegetables, knowing that they are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. More ... Essa Township insurance set to drop for second straight year By Richard Blanchard For the second year in a row, Essa Township will be paying less for its insurance coverage. Council accepted a proposal from the Frank Cowan Company, which will provide the township's property and liability insurance at a cost of $216,326. More ...
By Chris Simon A lifetime on the farm has helped Ruby Smith achieve long life and happiness. The Essa Township resident has spent most of her life in the Ivy area. During that time, she's laboured on her parent's farm, toiling in large crop fields and milking cows. In 1939, after marrying her husband, the coupl... More ...
By Chris Simon Several hundred students were dancing the day away at Cookstown Central Public School last week. But there was reason to their funky movements and glow stick bracelets. The students were participating in the school's annual dancea thon, to raise money for non-curricular programming, equipment and... More ... Town banquet and hall rental policy under review By Chris Simon There should be plenty of room for everyone, according to Innisfil council. Council passed a recommendation asking staff to review the town's current Banquet Hall and Public Community Meeting Room Policy, More ... A pampering will take place at the Simcoe County Museum The Simcoe County Museum will be having its latest fundraising event Pedicures and Parasols on Sunday May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More ... |
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