November 11, 2009 / Front Page

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Taking steps to prevent H1N1

Karen Brewster is scared of needles. But she's also a daycare operator and mother of two, and knows the importance of protecting herself from illness. More...

Mayor walks away from police board post

By 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...

News

Town officials still seek cash for land loss

By 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...

Road closing for bridge repairs

County Road 10 will be closed to through traffic between the 12th and 13th lines of New Tecumseth from Nov. 2 to 23. This closure will allow workers to complete the rehabilitation of the existing Sandhook Bridge. More...

Legion honours past and present soldiers

Photos by Chris Simon Hundreds of people attended a remembrance ceremony at Royal Canadian Legion Sunday. Several other services took place throughout the town. Remembrance Day takes place today. More...

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Letters

Left unaware of road reconstruction plans

We are summer residents of the town and own a home on Lakelands Avenue, close to Innisfil Beach Road. More...

Council continues to increase spending

The world is in recession, Ontario has a $25 billion dollar deficit, and the federal government is in the same situation as the province, but the Town of Innisfil must be rolling in money, because council can create a new position at a salary of $12 More...

Province acting dictatorial

Once again, The Scope has the audacity to publish Barrie MPP Aileen Carroll’s comments on the boundary change. More...

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Police News

Customer counter opens at North Division

By Chris Simon

South Simcoe Police have found a way to keep their North Division branch open to the public. More...

Road sign struck by impaired driver

South Simcoe Police

Impaired driver strikes street sign On Thursday November 5, South Simcoe Police responded to a potential impaired driver who had just struck a road sign on James Street in Bradford. More...

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Home & Garden

Planning green space when buying a home

By Judith Rogers

One of the first things to consider when purchasing a new home, whether it is brand new or a resale, is how to use the yard. With children, you’ll probably want a large grassy area for play, and likely the same thing with a dog. More...

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Flu assessment centre opening next week

In response to the increasing number of people in the community with influenza-like illness, and in an effort to divert non-urgent cases away from overwhelmed hospital emergency rooms, Simcoe County’s first Flu Assessment Centre will open in Barrie o More...

Paving takes place along Innisfil Beach Road

Chris Simon

A bumpy ride has gotten somewhat smoother. A section of Innisfil Beach Road near the 20th Sideroad was repaved over the last week. More...

H1N1 vaccination program expands

The H1N1 vaccine is now available to all Simcoe County and Muskoka residents between six months and 18 years old. More...

Editorial

Jackson makes the correct move

It was the right move, albeit awhile overdue. Mayor Brian Jackson temporarily resigned from the South Simcoe Police Services Board recently, sending a memorandum to his council colleagues. More...

Cherishing Canada’s freedom and democracy

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

Over the past week, I have attended seven different events in which we have honoured the advance of freedom. Six were events related to Remembrance Day. Another was a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. 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. More...

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Community Columns

See artwork created around the corner

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

The Around the Corners Studio Tour takes place on Nov. 13th and 14th, and will be including the art of local Churchill resident, Joni Saunders. More...

Remembrance service was well attended

LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins

Remembrance Sunday: What a memorable, beautiful November day it was. The parade included three serving members, two from the Canadian Armed Forces and one from the RCMP. More...

A successful Spin 4 Kids

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

I took a drive with a good friend down to Nantyr Shores Secondary School Friday, to volunteer at the sixth annual Spin 4 Kids, a fundraiser to benefit the school and the Royal Victoria Hospital's Cancer Care Centre. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil Sports

GMHL Scoreboard

Saturday 1 2 3 Final Innisfil Lakers 4 2 1 7 Toronto Canada Moose 0 0 1 1 < More...

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Lifestyle

Spinning for kids and health care

By Chris Simon

Students spun, and their school won. More...

Plastic bag use drops

In less than six months, Sobeys, Foodland and IGA customers proved they can be the difference for a greener Ontario, and have reduced single use plastic bag consumption in stores by 72 per cent. More...

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