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The running of the dogs

Hundreds of people attended the annual Paws for a Cause fundraiser at Pet Country Estates Sunday. More...

News

Residents may get low-flush toilet push

By Chris Simon

Water waste issues may be going down the toilet. Town council asked staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of encouraging residents to install low-flush toilets in their homes, during a recent meeting. More...

Estates of Alcona subdivision approved

By Chris Simon

Despite pleas from a few Alcona residents, a controversial subdivision has moved one step closer to fruition. A town committee granted approval to the 37-lot Estates of Alcona subdivision, during a meeting last week. Although plans for the 4. More...

Caregiver meeting Thursday

The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County will host a caregiver support group meeting at The Spoke in Sandycove Acres Sept. 17. The meeting gives caregivers an opportunity to discuss issues in a confidential environment. More...

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Letters

Avoid targeting all scuba tourists

I am writing in response to the article 'Scuba divers plunge into trouble', written by Chris Simon several weeks ago. I am a resident of Barrie and a very active scuba diver in this area. More...

Dirt bikes being driven illegally

We were very sadden to hear about the 13-year-old that was killed on a dirt bike at the 3rd Line and County Road 10 in Tottenham recently. More...

Land loss impacts revenue

Town council, and in particular deputy mayor Gord Wauchope, should not be commenting that the theft of Innisfil land by Barrie could have been worse. More...

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Police News

Mayor's judicial pre-trial hearing set

By Chris Simon

Crown and defence lawyers have agreed to a judicial pre-trial hearing for mayor Brian Jackson. Jackson's defence attorney Mark Sandler announced the agreement at a hearing at a Bradford court last week. More...

Robbery suspect caught

On Thursday September 10th, the South Simcoe Police Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Barrie Police tactical support and drug enforcement units, conducted a high risk vehicle stop on Highway 88 just east of Highway 400 in Bradford. More...

Motorcycle driver injured

South Simcoe Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision which occurred on the 20th Sideroad, at the 2nd Line, on Tuesday at about 5:30 p.m. More...

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Lifestyle

Classic cars raise cash for charities

By Chris Simon

It's Lawrence Gillmen's lovable clunker. Or at least that's how he describes the 1951 Mercury four-door sports sedan currently under his ownership. More...

Footprints and sunflowers attract attention

A Picture Says

Matt Lane's footstep was left in the sand in the early hours of the day, while taking some other pictures at a beach on the 11th Line. And two-year-old Jesse Irwin reaches for a sunflower in a field on the 7th Line last month. More...

Getting creative with local cut-a-thon

By Chris Simon

Eight-year-old Ashley got a trim for Kim Boz Saturday. Sitting in the salon chair at Maria's Creative Cuts in Gilford, Ashley received her first haircut in several months. More...

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Crosswalk concerns may be addressed

By Chris Simon

Crosswalk talk will be heating up in Innisfil's council chambers. More...

Lake Act sets arbitrary limits

By Chris Simon

The Lake Simcoe Protection Act could have a negative impact on growth scheduled for Innisfil, according to town staff. More...

Editorial

Council walking down the correct road

Comment by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

Town council is treading down the right road, if it can implement a policy regarding crosswalks. More...

Canadians oppose Liberal election threat

A political point of view
By Peter Van Loan MP, York-Simcoe

Last weekend, as I attended a dozen community events in the riding, I heard a united message from everyone: No fall election! I agree. In fact, I can't say it any better than the many who told me their concerns. More...

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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...

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Community Columns

Consistently nice weather has arrived

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

This past week has included the kind of weather we had hoped for in July or August. Better late than never! Perhaps it's a good omen to have the nice weather so late in summer; it may mean we are in for a gentle, milder fall. More...

Local gallery hosting artist reception

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

The Thornton Lions and the Innisfil Rotary Club hosted a great event this weekend. More...

Sunday dinner being served at church

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

Do you have tickets for The Thornton Fire Fighters Dance being held this Saturday, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Thornton Community Centre? Tickets are $30 per couple and include dancing to DJ Kevin's Music Factory, and a light buffet. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Winterhawks tourney flies to success

After months of preparation, the Innisfil Minor Hockey Associations Inaugural Early Bird Representative 'A' Hockey Tournament took place from Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. More...

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Home & Garden

Prepare bulbs for next spring's bloom

By Judith Rogers

Add colour and drama to the spring garden by planting bulbs this fall. There are many varieties of tulips and daffodils to choose from, including short types for rock gardens. Tulips prefer full sun, but will do well in a partial shade location. More...

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