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July 8, 2009 / Lifestyle

Summer reading program starts

Let the summer of reading begin. The Innisfil Public Library's Lakeshore branch staff kicked off their eighth annual TD Summer Reading Club, with a party at the facility last week. More...

Meet a writer in residence

The Innisfil Public Library invites the community to meet Shane Peacock, writer in residence, on Thursday July 9th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. More...

Historical society reaches milestone

By Florence Blanchard

The Essa Historical Society celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 30 at the Baxter Hall. President Wayne Cole welcomed all and Arnold Banting gave the invocation before dinner was served. More...

A musical start to summer

TJ's School of Music hosted a summer music recital outside the Innisfil Beach Road studio recently. Over 45 students performed during the show. More...

Skip to the library

The Innisfil Public Library's Churchill branch hosted athe eighth annual Skip to the Library event recently. Children received refreshments and a certificate of participation. More...

Brian Gordon Sinclair will preview his new work on Ernest Hemingway at the South Simcoe Theatre July 16, beginning at 7 p.m. Entitled Hemingway — WWII, the play will focus on the life of the famous writer around the Second World War. More...

DAY: Sandycove celebrates with parade

Hundreds of local residents participated in an annual Canada Day parade at Sandycove Acres July 1. Several service clubs and community organizations took part in the event. More...

Fun and games at the Lions Hall

By Chris Simon

There were few better ways for Loretta Burns to spend a Canada Day. On Wednesday, Burns brought her daughter Jessica and twin sons David and Gregory to the Lions Hall in Alcona, to participate in the annual Lioness Canada Day celebration. More...

Barbecues support cancer battle

Help make cancer history by visiting a local Foodland or IGA store this summer. Celebrating the sixth anniversary of Communities for a Cure, many Foodland and IGA stores across Ontario will host fundraising barbecues this weekend, More...

The Way We Were

Plowing match from above

The Canadian Plowing Match was held on Wardlaw Farm in 2005. Edward Black climbed to the top of a nearby corn silo to capture this impressive view and kindly permitted this photo to be added to the Farms of Innisfil history book. More...

A shot in the arm offered

Immunizations are the best way to protect against preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit provides regular immunization clinics. More...

Cat shelter looking for committed adoption centre volunteers

Furry Friends cat shelter, located at 4-11 Hart Drive in Barrie, is still looking for mature, committed, responsible volunteers. Their adoption centre, which is located in Petsmart, requires volunteers for morning shifts from 9:00 a.m. More...

Pancakes and cash handed out

By Chris Simon

Peter Van Loan was dolling out some dough at his annual Canada Day pancake breakfast. The Simcoe-York MP announced over $33,000 in funding for upgrades at the Stroud and Lefroy arenas, in front of hundreds of dining residents last week. More...

Museum offering tours this summer

Looking for something unique to do on a Sunday this summer? Come to the Simcoe County Museum and take a step back in time. More...