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November 18, 2009 / News

A friendly donation

When the new Cookstown Library and Community Centre opened last month, some of its friends supplied a surprise. More...

Administration building may get $20 million renovation

By Richard Blanchard

The recommendation to spend over $20 million to expand Simcoe County’s administrative offices appears likely to be the most contentious part of next year’s budget. More...

Town still offering land for medical site

By Chris Simon

There's still life in a proposal to build a medical facility on town-owned land. More...

Residential markets are beginning to recover

The deal on real estate

With the worst of the recession over, residential real estate markets in major Canadian centres are poised for growth in the final quarter of 2009, according to a report released by RE/MAX. More...

Innisfil has a new idol. When TJ's School of Music owner Corinne Claudio decided to book a family vacation to Walt Disney World, she never imagined performing in front of 5,000 screaming American Idol fans. More...

Touring the town for art

By Chris Simon

Surrounded by his passion, Nigel Shaw loves to talk birds. More...

Library hosting grand opening ceremony

The Innisfil Public Library's Cookstown branch will host an official opening ceremony on Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. Residents are invited to enjoy refreshments, entertainment and music. The library is located at 20 Church Street. More...

Road renaming delayed

renaming delayed By Richard Blanchard

New Tecumseth mayor Mike MacEachern has had a county report deferred which would recommended not renaiming County Road 10, south of County Road 89, to the Tottenham Road. More...

Create holiday art and crafts

On Monday, December 7, the Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association invites residents to make a unique Christmas card featuring an ornament using the 'iris folding' technique. For more information, visit www.simcoecrafts.ca. More...

Construction zone being tidied for winter

By 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 vaccine available to most residents

The health unit has made the H1N1 vaccine available to anyone over the age of six months. More...

County budget will increase debt, say councillors

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe County’s first draft 2010 budget projects its portion of the tax bill will increase by about two per cent. But the low increase will be offset by a bigger jump in the county’s debt. More...

Take a shot in the arm

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit provides regular immunization clinics at all office locations for infants through to seniors. For more information, call Your Health Connection at 721-7520. More...

Big Brothers needs volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District is actively recruiting volunteers over 20 years old for an inschool mentoring program in Innisfil. Both men and women are needed. More...

Paving price tag expected

By Richard Blanchard

Essa council should have an estimate of the costs of paving the remaining 43 kilometres of gravel road in the township. More...

Lights and Wishes fundraiser coming to YMCA in December

On Dec. 5th & 6th, the Innisfil Rotary Club will be hosting Lights and Wishes, a registered charity event benefiting The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, at the Innisfil YMCA. More...

Marching to Two by Two

Two by Two, a musical that tells the tale of Noah's family and their famous voyage, has kicked-off the South Simcoe Theatre's 2009-2010 season. The musical will run until Nov. 29. More...

Decorating contest begins

The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Best Decorated House and Business Contest. The contest is open to all residents and business owners in the community. To enter, submit an address to info@innisfilchamber. More...

Barrie Fair rezoning meeting taking place today

By Richard Blanchard

The process to relocate the Barrie Fair to a property east of Ivy, at the corner of the 10th Concession and 20th Sideroad, will resume with a public meeting tonight. More...

Claiming the top prize

Ticket to Paradise owner Lisa D’Agostino, left, presents a $200 travel voucher to resident Sharon Sisera, for winning The Scope’s A Picture Says amateur photography contest recently. More...