August 26, 2009 / Front Page

News

Accessibility meeting planned

The Simcoe County Association for the Physically Disabled's annual general meeting will be held Tuesday September 22nd, at Hawk Ridge Golf and Country Club in Orillia. More...

Dropping 12,500 feet for an ALS cure

Derek Walton took the plunge Saturday. The founder of the Walton Cure 4 ALS Fund boarded an airplane at the Cookstown Aerodrome Saturday, and leaped out of it minutes later, as it was travelling about 12,500 feet feet above the ground. More...

Earth Day application deadline is approaching

Aug. 31 is the deadline to apply to the Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund. Ontario volunteer groups, not-for-profits, registered charities and schools have only three weeks left to submit their applications. More...

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...

Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

Streep and Adams 'superb' in Julia & Julia

Last Saturday, my husband and I went to the movies. I really wanted to see Meryl Streep's performance as Julia Child in Julie & Julia. More...

COOKSTOWN NEWS

Students prepare for classroom return

This is one of my favourite times of year. Students, teachers and parents are getting excited about the start of a new school year. It doesn't matter if you are starting Junior Kindergarten or university; it is the same. More...

THORNTON NEWS

Several vehicles have been broken into

Just a reminder to everyone to lock up vehicles. I've heard from several people that they have had their glove boxes and consoles rummaged through. It is always a good idea to report any incidents, even if nothing is taken, to the police. More...

Sports & Leisure

Snowdogs hit the links at annual golf tournament

Rick Earhart has witnessed a dramatic improvement in his son's social and skating skills. Last year, Rick registered his five-year-old autistic son Ben for the Innisfil Snowdogs special needs hockey team. More...

Wolfpack bantams victorious in provincials

As the lacrosse provincial weekend drew near, the Innisfil coaching staff, lead by JD Smithson, focused the team on utilizing strong defensive skills and instilled in the ability to stay calm in all situations. More...

Coaches get federal funding

The federal government announced funding for the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association last week. More...

Home & Garden

Raindrops helped flowers evolve

Two scientific researchers from the Wuhan University in China have discovered that raindrops may have played a role in the evolution of flowers. More...

Schools

Students benefit from fairground sale

Post-secondary bound students will be getting some financial aid from the Cookstown Agricultural Society. Five local students will split $3,000, as part of a bursary program offered by the society. More...

Council asking province to amend energy policies

The winds of change should blow over the Green Energy and Economy Act, according to Innisfil councillors. More...

Editorial

Pay attention to town's energy concerns

The provincial government should be listening to input from other levels of government, before firmly establishing guidelines for the Green Energy and Economy Act. More...

Letters

Welcoming scuba diving restrictions

As a resident of Innisfil, I welcome any changes that can be made to curtail the divers monopolizing the town dock at the end of the 30th Sideroad. More...

Be more skeptical of Davidson's claims

As a diver, I am writing to ask The Scope to investigate the claims asserted in the Aug. 19th comment entitled 'Treat Local Residents With More Respect', a little more. More...

Damage done in Estates of Alcona area

After reading an article in a recent edition of The Scope, regarding residents being up in arms about the walkways and the trouble they will bring to the Estates of Alcona area, I do agree with what will happen. More...

Police News

Tractor trailer tips over

On Tuesday August 18, South Simcoe Police officers were called to Yonge Street, between the 10th and 11th lines of Bradford for a tractor trailer cab that had entered a ditch. More...

Cash for Clunkers scam reported

The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council advises consumers to be cautious of dealer advertisements that may offer 'Cash for Clunkers'. More...

Crime Stoppers clears 15 cases

During the month of July, Crime Stoppers of Simcoe- Dufferin-Muskoka received 225 calls. These calls assisted police in the clearance of 15 cases involving theft, possession of stolen property, narcotic and several other Criminal Code offences. More...

Lifestyle

Photo contest begins

It's time for The Scope's A Picture Says amateur photo contest. Residents of Innisfil and the surrounding area are encouraged to submit their community-oriented photos until Sept. 30. More...

Arts and crafts on display at market

Take a peek at the boutique. During Fridays in August preview the Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association's boutique at the Springwater Elmvale Farmers' Market, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Racetrack goes Xtreme

Horse racing is about to go Xtreme. Georgian Downs will be hosting the annual Xtreme Horse Power family night on Saturday. More...