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January 14, 2009

Dancing their hearts out

About 20 students from The Dance Centre participated in a dance-a-thon at the studio recently. The students were raising money to compete at tournaments Photo by Chris Simon throughout the region. This month, the students will also be raising money through a bottle drive. For more, see DANCE Page 3 More...

Municipal tax hike sitting at 5.33 per cent

By Chris Simon

Although town staff have chipped away at a double digit increase, property taxes will still likely be rising in Innisfil. Councillors reviewed the town's proposed 2009 Operating Budget during a meeting last week. Included in the nearly $42 million budget is a 5.33 per cent increase on the municipality's portion of the annual tax levy. More...

Town water rates may be rising

By Chris Simon

Water may become more expensive in Innisfil. A town committee approved new rates for water and wastewater service within the municipality, during a meeting last week. More...

News

•	Rink fee increases may impact usage

A proposed increase in municipal recreational fees will make skating and minor hockey more difficult for families to afford, according to Innisfil's deputy mayor. Fees for several town services — including recreational activities such as public skating and ice rental — could be on the rise. More...

•	New NVCA chair appointed

•	DANCE: Reaching for a fundraising goal

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Editorial

•	Careful spending could pay off long-term

Innisfil council should be thinking about the implications of reducing their proposed operating budget increase so drastically. Tomorrow evening, debate over the 2009 Operating Budget will resume, as council discusses a list of 22 items which could be cut. If all of the proposed cuts were approved, about $1.2 million would be trimmed from the $42 million budget. More...

•	A political point of view

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Letters

•	Jamieson Court residents want a fair deal

I have been contemplating writing this since Essa Township councillor Rick Newlove told me of a decision regarding the petition presented to council on Dec. 17th. I canvassed the residents of Jamieson Court. I did not want to write this out of anger, but since having read an article about this issue in the Innisfil Scope, that is not possible. More...

•	Purses stolen from YMCA locker

•	McConkey loss was shameful

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Community Events

•	COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in your community

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...

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Community Columns

•	CHURCHILL NEWS

Always hooked during awards season

I don't know how many of you enjoy watching award shows, but I will admit that I am a junkie. I start with the People's Choice Awards, then the Golden Globe Awards and of course, I end with the granddaddy of them all, the Academy Awards. More...

•	COOKSTOWN NEWS

•	THORNTON NEWS

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Police News

•	Loblaws may take town to the OMB

The Ontario Municipal Board could be deciding the fate of the proposed Loblaws property near Innisfil Beach Road. Innisfil council asked staff and the town solicitor to "protect the town's interests" at a potential upcoming OMB hearing, during a recent meeting. More...

•	Man sentenced for fatal police collision

•	South Simcoe Police

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Sports & Leisure

•	Lakers tie longest season win streak at 15 games with Shield

It's been 15 long games, elapsing 63 days between Nov. 8 and Jan. 11, and the Innisfil Lakers still haven't lost. They are riding a 15- game winning streak, tying the South Muskoka Shield for the longest run of the season, after easily beating the shorthanded King Wild, 9-0, at the Innisfil Recreational Complex Sunday. More...

•	Innisfil Skating Club news

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Lifestyle

•	Healing with a big beat at Am Shalom

Ringing in winter rarely sounds so good. And about 40 people agree. An evening of improvisational music and dancing was held at the Am Shalom Synagogue in Barrie's south end last week. The event, hosted by Big Beat North, aims to help local residents cope with the onset of the winter season. More...

•	Quilts and Christmas crafts on display at annual bazaar

•	The Denturist's Chair

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Home & Garden

•	The Gardener's Corner

Growing some happy and healthy houseplants

Houseplants can add complimentary colour, shape and texture to interior décor. In the winter, they're particularly beneficial when the windows are closed. Through the process of photosynthesis, the plants take in carbon dioxide and expel oxygen. Air humidity is increased too by the evaporation of water from the plants, a method called transpiration. More...

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Schools

•	Tentative deal reached with secondary school teachers

The Simcoe County District School Board and Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, District 17 have achieved a tentative settlement for a new collective agreement. The previous collective agreement with the OSSTF expired Aug. 31. Board trustees will vote on the new agreement during a meeting on Jan. 21. More...

•	Some study tips from an exam rookie

•	Students prepare for trip to France

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