November 4, 2009 / Front Page

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Teen takes top writing prize

Writing success seems to run in Griffin Toplitsky's family. The Grade 10 student has entered the Innisfil Public Library's Seepe Walters Story Writing Contest five times, winning the grand prize on three occasions. More...

Town tries to keep police station open

station open By Chris Simon

By Chris Simon The temporary closure of Innisfil's only police station is simply unacceptable, say some town councillors. More...

News

Influenza immunization clinic dates set

As the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit prepares to roll out vaccination clinics for H1N1 next week, residents are reminded that participating health care providers are also an option for the shot. More...

Council turns down four-way stop for 9th Line

By Chris Simon

Traffic lights could best suit an intersection near Goodfellow Public School, according to councillor Rod Boynton. More...

Innisfil Beach Road gets infrastructure cash

The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $675,000 towards the reconstruction of Innisfil Beach Road. 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

Retirement home renters needed

The County of Simcoe is accepting applications from eligible seniors interested in rental units at 100 Miller Park Avenue in Bradford. More...

Museum closed Nov. 6

The Simcoe County Museum will be closed to the public on Friday November 6. The museum will re-open the following day, at 9 a.m. The museum is located at 1151 Highway 26. For more information, visit www.museum.simcoe.ca or call 728-3721. More...

School board wants feedback

The Simcoe County District School Board consulted with students, staff and community members to develop strategies for implementing information and communication technology within local facilities. More...

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Lifestyle

Artists are just around the corner

By Chris Simon

There's an artists around virtually every corner in Cookstown. More...

Nantyr students spinning Friday

Nantyr Shores students will be spinning for a cause later this week. The sixth annual Spin 4 Kids fundraiser will take place at Nantyr Shores Secondary School Nov. 6, from 2 to 10 p.m. More...

Burger server’s success

By Chris Simon

Johnny Karakostas can still remember the fateful day 25 years ago, when he first travelled to Innisfil. At the time, Karakostas was working as a courier, and delivering a package to the town's mayor. More...

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Legal issues force mayor to resign from police board

Chris Simon

Mayor Brian Jackson has temporarily resigned from the South Simcoe Police Services Board. Citing his ongoing legal issues as the reason for the resignation, Jackson says he submitted a memorandum to town council recently. More...

Town still seeking compensation for annexation

Chris Simon

Innisfil officials continue their quest to obtain compensation from the City of Barrie and provincial government, as the land annexation battle draws to a close. More...

Police station becomes publicly accessible

Chris Simon

South Simcoe Police have found a way to keep their North Division station publicly accessible. More...

Editorial

Comment

by Chris Simon

Find ways to keep cop station open Somewhere along the line of government bureaucracy, a huge oversight lead to the temporary closure of the South Simcoe Police North Division station. More...

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Letters

Boat launch needs significant upgrades

This letter is in regards to the boat launch facilities at Innisfil Beach Park. My concern over the subject issue has been evident for several years. More...

Police station renovations waste money

It is preposterous that the Town of Innisfil would spend several million dollars on a police station, when they already have a castle in Bradford. More...

Road project seems too excessive

I have read with interest the letter from councillor Rod Boynton regarding the excessive money being spent on Innisfil Beach Road to supposedly make Alcona the downtown of the municipality. A couple of things come to mind. More...

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Police News

RIDE blitz nets three drivers

Domestic assault reported On Oct. 31, South Simcoe Police received a call for assistance from a woman regarding a domestic assault a Bradford residence. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Lakers dock coach Murray, lose to Wild

By Jon Yaneff Sports Reporter

After only 13 games of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League season, the Innisfil Lakers have docked their head coach Justin Murray to the shore, replacing him with Jack Martin. More...

Innisfil Sports

GMHL Scoreboard

Monday 1 2 3 Final King Wild 1 4 2 7 Innisfil Lakers 1 1 3 5 Scoring First Period: King – Joseph Santino (Matt Marchese, Ryan Tremmel) 7:45, Innis – Brandon Petrie (Nils Berger, Danny Carter) 4:54 Second Period: King – Bre More...

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Home & Garden

Picking holiday gifts for green thumbs

By Judith Rogers

It’s close to that time of year to start thinking about holiday gifts. Gardeners are relatively easy to buy for, even the one you think has everything by now. More...

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