August 26, 2009 / News

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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...

Gateway sign may go to committee

By Chris Simon

An ad hoc committee will likely be tasked with deciding the look for Alcona's gateway sign. More...

County councillor calls for Site 41's end

By Richard Blanchard

At least one Simcoe County council member hoped construction of the controversial landfill Site 41 would be cancelled during a meeting yesterday. More...

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...

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...

Septic owners need to clean-up bad habits

By Shannon Stephens Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

The poor dietary habits of septic systems; it's an article I never thought I'd have to write. More...

Hospital hosting farmers' market

Royal Victoria Hospital and Simcoe County Farm Fresh are partnering for the Mid-Week Farmers' Market at the hospital. The market runs every Wednesday until October, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Immunization clinics offered

Immunizations are the best way to protect against preventable diseases. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit provides regular clinics. For more information, contact Your Health Connection at 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520. More...