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Essa homeowners face tax levy increase By Richard Blanchard Essa council has passed its 2008 budget with one of the largest percentage increases in recent years. Council voted four to one to pass the budget. Deputy mayor Terry Dowdall was the only member of council to vote against the increase. More ... County growth plan works for Innisfil, says mayor By Richard Blanchard The draft report from Simcoe County's Growth Management Study should give the Town of Innisfil the opportunity to respond to growth pressure over the next 25 years. "The population numbers recommended by the county are something that we (in Innisfil )can work with," said Innisfil deputy mayor Go... More ... New emergency plan being prepared By Chris Simon Innisfil council could be passing its new emergency plan soon. Town staff have asked council for input into the draft Innisfil Emergency Response Plan by today. Staff are expected to present the plan - which outlines how the municipality should best deal with disasters - at council's next regul... More ... Legions missing out on county rebates By Richard Blanchard A number of local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are missing out on municipal tax rebates from Simcoe county. While reviewing the proposed grant program by the county this year, Tay township mayor Scott Warnock asked about the $32,000 dedicated to the rebate. More ... Conservation authority completes watershed report The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has just completed a report card on the health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. It describes the findings that have resulted from ongoing scientific monitoring and will be distributed to 170,000 homes throughout the watershed over the next two weeks. More ... Heritage committee chair resigns By Chris Simon The chair of Innisfil's heritage committee has resigned. A town committee accepted the resignation of Municipal Heritage Committee chair Rob Rymell during a meeting last week. Rymell says he was forced to resign for workrelated reasons. More ... County council visits Newmarket Recently, members of Simcoe County Council toured Southlake, which serves a significant proportion of South Simcoe citizens. The council had the opportunity to learn more about this unique hospital, the advanced care that county residents receive at Southlake, and how south Simcoe communities wil... More ... Density levels cause concerns By Richard Blanchard The recommendation for higher density levels in the urban areas of Simcoe County in the draft Growth Management Study is alarming some county councillors as unworkable. More ... Province patches road repair funding gaps By Chris Simon The provincial government will be investing more than $940,000 in new funding into Innisfil's roads and bridges. The town formally accepted the funding, which is paid for through the Ministry of Transportation's 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment initiative, during a meetin... More ... County council launches program to catch suspected impaired drivers By Richard Blanchard Simcoe County has joined a program which will encourage residents to turn in suspected impaired drivers. The county officially launched the Safe Roads ... Your Call program last Tuesday afternoon, which will encourage local residents to use the 911 emergency phone system to report suspected impa... More ... Reinvestment fund under review By Chris Simon There will be several benefactors of Innisfil's Community Reinvestment Fund this year. Town council is currently reviewing a list of at least three organizations and one individual who will be receiving a total of $19,800 from the fund. More ... Growth will impact water quality, says county councillor By Richard Blanchard The probable inability of the Nottawasaga River to carry sewage from new development, which is proposed under the new Simcoe County Growth Management Study, saw three members of county council vote against adoption of the draft. More ... Mason at GDHS meeting The Gilford and District Horticultural Society will host speaker Marjorie Mason at the Churchill Community Centre May 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Mason is an enthusiastic gardener who enjoys sharing her ideas with others. She started gardening at a very early age on her parents' market garden farm... More ... THORNTON NEWS Dance team wins several medals in Orillia by Cathie Miller The Positive Step Dance Academy's competitive dance team attended their first dance competition of 2008, at the Historic Orillia Opera House this weekend. More ... Save some air conditioning cash this summer You can't control summer temperatures, but you can control your energy costs. With temperatures are rising and energy costs soaring, there are a variety of steps you can take to cut the expenses of cooling your home. "Cooling and heating equipment use more energy than any other appliance. More ... COOKSTOWN NEWS Have a say on the county's future growth plans by Susan Stein Oh the places we will grow. Don't miss your chance to have a say about how our communities will grow over the next 25 years. The County of Simcoe has released its draft Simcoe Area Growth Plan for public review. More ... Don't be late for an immunization update Are your immunization records up to date? If they are, then you can check them to see whether your tetanus shot is up to date. Tetanus boosters are needed every 10 years. And spring is a good time to think about it, because gardening and yard cleanup are just around the corner. Tetanus bacteria a... More ... Cruising for Hospice Simcoe Hospice Simcoe will host a moonlight cruise on the Serendipity Princess July 24. The evening will feature dancing, culinary tastings, and auction items. The boat will be leaving its Kempenfelt Bay dock at 7 p.m. For more information, call the hospice at 722-5995. More ...
Musician David Wilcox performed for about 950 people at the Stroud Arena Saturday night. The event was hosted by the Innisfil Community Events Corporation. The organization raised about $4,500. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Innisfil Recreation Complex. More ... Accessibility Day next week The Simcoe County Museum will host Accessibility Day on Wednesday May 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will include numerous activities, displays and presentations as well as a free barbecue lunch. The County of Simcoe is working to create a world with fewer barriers and equal access for all. More ...
By Chris Simon There was a ring on the finger of most ladies entering the Grange Hall in Lefroy Saturday. Lefroy United Church hosted a bridal and fashion show at the hall during the weekend. About 14 vendors showcased various wedding products such as cakes, dresses and decorations. More ... Historica day planned The Simcoe County Museum will host the sixth annual Simcoe County Historica Fair today. Students from across the county are invited to submit projects highlighting Canadian heritage and culture. Seventeen schools from the Simcoe County District School Board are participating. More ... Students walking for mental health Children's Mental Health Week will be held in Simcoe County from May 5 to 9. To mark this week, elementary schools in the Simcoe County District School Board have been invited to participate in the Walk for Children's Mental Health. More ... |
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