November 4, 2009 / News

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Howard wins environment award

It's becoming an annual tradition. Big Bay Point resident Jeff Howard won his third Watershed Heroes award from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, during a ceremony in Newmarket Thursday. 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...

County creating 20-year waste plan

Stantec Consultants has been retained to assist Simcoe County in developing a new 20-year strategy intended to improve waste diversion programs and provide short and long-term options for disposal. More...

County passes town Official Plan changes

By Chris Simon

One government down, another to go. The County of Simcoe approved amendments to the Town of Innisfil's Official Plan, which call for the expansion of the Innisfil Heights economic zone and the Alcona Settlement Area, during a meeting last month. More...

Pedestrian safety stressed

By Chris Simon Cookstown can become safer for pedestrians. That's the message the Cookstown Safe and Active Living Task Force is trying to stress upon town council. More...

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...

Essa arenas await funding

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council is moving ahead with its proposals for major upgrades at its two township arenas, despite the need for additional funds for major structural improvements at the arena in Angus. More...

Barrie Fair meeting set

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council has confirmed Nov. 18 as the date for a public meeting on the proposal to relocate the Barrie Fair to a property near Ivy. Council decided, after some debate, to hold the meeting at the township council chambers. More...

Lawyer convicted in fraud and forgery case

A former Barrie lawyer was convicted of both fraud and forgery in Superior Court on Sept. 24th, in connection with a false mortgage scheme. More...

Trick-or-treaters bring back memories

by Linda Gerow

We had a great time Saturday evening, handing out candy to the goblins who managed to find their way to our house. More...