June 3, 2009 / News

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Kenya trip fundraising dips into the garage

experience three life changing weeks. The Nantyr Shores Secondary School student, along with seven of her schoolmates, will be travelling to Kenya for three weeks in August, to help build a school. More...

Essa may pick-up park construction tab

By Richard Blanchard

An Angus area developer wants Essa Township to move ahead its schedule to construct a park in the new subdivision in Brownley Meadows, to improve lagging home sales. More...

Innisfil receives more support in land battle

By Richard Blanchard

You can add Adjala-Tosorontio council to the latest supporter on Innisfil's side of the annexation battle with Barrie. More...

Lions have a blast on Victoria Day

For the 13th time, the Gilford Lions spent the Victoria Day weekend at Trotter's Esso, in Fennels Corners, selling fireworks. This is the local club's largest annual fundraiser and their most active public appearance. More...

The Way We Were

A Jack and Allan of all trades

Photo courtesy of the Innisfil Historical Society Jack Nixon and his son Allan could fix almost anything at their Dufferin Street shop in Cookstown, from pumps to sewing machines. More...

Recreational projects may get funding boost

By Chris Simon

Innisfil council will be asking the Canadian government to fund 11 capital projects throughout the municipality. More...

Wing Ding returns this weekend

By Chris Simon

Wing Ding is revving up for another year. More...

York-Simcoe Naturalists hosting upcoming meeting

The York-Simcoe Naturalists invite residents to hike through the Cawthra Mulock Reserve on Tuesday June 9 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 905 898-2329 or 1-800- 216-3830, or e-mail ysnclub@yahoo.ca. More...

Reducing stagnant water may prevent West Nile

When doing an outside spring clean-up, protect from West Nile virus (WNv) by reducing stagnant water where mosquitoes like to breed. Drain water regularly from old tires, containers, wading pools, wheelbarrows and rain gutters. More...

Used home sales expected to fall this year, says report

Single-detached homes will continue to make up the majority of all new construction in the Barrie Census Metropolitan Area over the next two years, but other housing types will account for a higher proportion, according to the Barrie Housing Market More...

Sobeys sponsors environmental grants

Ontario community groups and schools who want to tackle an environmental project may now be able to make that a reality, thanks to the new Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund. More...