June 17, 2009 / News

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A sparkling return for Summerfest

John Barranger loves showing his five-year-old son Mack how to fish. Since they moved to Innisfil several years ago, the father and son have been participating in the Kids Fishing Derby at Summerfest. More...

Household waste program avoids expansion into South Simcoe

By Richard Blanchard

It will likely be awhile before South Simcoe residents will have an opportunity to drop-off their household hazardous wastes at a local collection site. More...

Barrie Fair public meeting being held

By Richard Blanchard

Local residents will have another opportunity to comment on revised plans by the Barrie Agricultural Society to relocate to a property outside of Ivy. An open house will be held at the Essa Township municipal offices between 5 and 6 p.m. today. More...

Big Bike cycles into town July 15

Georgian Downs Racetrack will host the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike on July 15. Every day this year, nine Barrie residents will be hospitalized because of heart disease. More...

Waste pick-up concerns addressed since December

By Richard Blanchard

Problems with waste pick-up which plagued many residents in South Simcoe during December and January have dramatically reduced in recent months. More...

Project funding announced

By Chris Simon

Innisfil received a $1.26 million surprise at Summerfest. York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan presented Innisfil mayor Brian Jackson with cheques totalling $1.26 million, during the annual event Saturday evening. More...

Fair Growth may exceed initial budget

By Chris Simon

Innisfil's campaign against boundary adjustment is expected to exceed its current budget of $150,000, according to mayor Brian Jackson. More...

Saving on summer power

By Chris Simon

There are several ways to cut electricity costs through Innisfil Hydro this summer. More...

Sandycove Acres hosting health fair for seniors

A senior health fair will be held at The Wheel in Sandycove Acres June 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, which is hosted by North Innisfil Health Services, will feature 66 exhibitors and displays. More...

Pandemic level rises

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, along with local health care providers, continues its vigilance in protecting against the H1N1 flu virus, following an announcement by the World Health Organization. More...

Support group meeting planned

The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County holds a monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting to discuss issues and successes in a confidential and supportive environment. More...

Spanish storytime at library

Ven con toda tu familia a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones y juegos en espanol. Innisfil Public Library will be offering a spanish storytime once a month. The event will include songs, stories, rhymes and games. More...

Veterinarian speaking at Stroud library

Veterinarian Wendy Hatch will take questions on pet ownership, and share stories and anecdotes, during the Innisfil Public Library's People In Your Neighbourhood speaker series.The event will take place at the Stroud branch, from 11 a.m. More...