December 2, 2009 / Front Page

Financial forecast could force spending cutbacks

Chris Simon

A dire financial forecast from a town planning consultant could force councillors to slash millions of dollars from next year's capital budget. The $23.2 million draft 2010 Capital Budget was presented to a town committee Thursday. More...

Big Cedar plans may be abandoned

By Chris Simon

Ron Bowen and his neighbours finally got their wish. After several years of studies and debate, a town committee abandoned plans for sewer and water servicing in the Big Cedar Point area, during a meeting Wednesday evening. More...

News

Stump dump produces water quality concerns

By Chris Simon

Municipal staff may be asked to investigate water quality on properties near a former gravel pit, if a town councillor gets his way. More...

Seasonal flu vaccine available at H1N1 clinics

The influenza immunization program in Simcoe and Muskoka now includes the seasonal flu vaccine, in addition to the H1N1 shot, for all residents six months of age and older. More...

New waste committee meets

The County of Simcoe’s new Solid Waste Management Strategy Steering Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, at the administration centre in Midhurst. More...

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Letters

Take a tougher stance on China

I read York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan's column, entitled 'Cherishing Canada's freedom and democracy', in the Nov. 11 edition of the Scope, with a disgusted snort. More...

A vote for Van Loan makes sense

It has been slightly entertaining watching Syd Lucas and John Trotter debate back and forth through local newspapers in a Liberal vs. Conservative debate. More...

Town should worry about its own growth plans

The Scope's article on water plant expansion plans (Nov. 18) leaves me puzzled, as it thought that the town should be trying to plan for growth to the Innisfil Heights area, not Bradford. More...

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Police News

Water testing scam reported in Essa

Nottawasaga OPP has received information that in mid-November, some residents were approached at their front doors by sales persons insisting that Essa Township requires home water systems to be tested two times per year. More...

Police launch Festive RIDE programs

On Sunday November 29th, all six police agencies in Simcoe County kicked off their 2009 Festive RIDE campaign at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston. More...

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

The South Simcoe Police Traffic Unit is investigating a personal injury motor vehicle collision, which occurred just after 2 p.m. at the Holland Street West and Toronto Street intersection in Bradford. More...

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Lifestyle

The first Festival of Lights

By Chris Simon

Local businesses are getting residents into the holiday spirit. More...

Credit union starts food drive

During December, Peoples Credit Union is hosting a food bank double donation campaign to help families in the community during the upcoming holiday season. More...

National Safe Driving Week: December 1 – 7, 2009

Innisfil residents know winter weather all too well, and with that comes dicey driving conditions. Winter driving can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when conditions are snowy or icy. More...

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Police budget may increase by 7.7 per cent

Chris Simon

The South Simcoe Police budget could be climbing by 7.7 per cent. On Wednesday, the police services board presented an overview of its 2010 operating budget, during an Innisfil committee meeting. More...

Council receives spending warning from consultant

By Chris Simon

Innisfil council will have to significantly reduce its planned spending over the next few years, or the municipality risks running out of debt capacity by 2012, according to a report from a town consultant. More...

Editorial

New town buildings are bustling

Comment
by Chris Simon editor@innisfilscope.com

Regardless of the expense, Innisfil's newest municipal buildings are certainly getting usage. More...

Harmonized tax needs debate

A political point of view
By Julia Munro MPP, York-Simcoe

For weeks, the PC Party has demanded the provincial Liberal government hold full public hearings on the new HST sales tax that will be imposed on Ontario next July. More...

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Community Columns

Grey Cup party has little football talk

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

What a wonderful weekend spent with friends and family. Warren and I went to Grey Cup party at the home of friends. I must tell you, while I understand and enjoy football, it is not a large part of my life. More...

Christmas bazaar season in full swing

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Tis the season for Christmas bazaars and turkey dinners. More...

Community turkey shoot returns Sunday

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

Judging by the number of cars parked along Robert Street Saturday morning, the Christmas bazaar at Trinity United Church was a great success. Thanks to everyone who participated and attended and helped make it the success it was. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Peace Week celebrated with yoga and awards at Innisfil YMCA

By Chris Simon

Peace starts with people. More...

Innisfil Sports GMHL Scoreboard

GMHL Elliot Lake Bobcat College Showcase Tournament Wednesday, Nov 25 Final Innisfil Lakers 7 Oro-Medonte 77’s 4 Wednesday, Nov. 25 Final Elliot Lake Bobcats 4 Innisfil Lakers 1 Thursday, Nov. More...

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Home & Garden

The tantalizing look of ornamental kale

The Gardener’s Corner
By Judith Rogers

What could be more tantalizing than a meal prepared with a garnish as pretty as a peacock? Ornamental cabbage and kale, although edible, are more bitter than the common varieties, but do make a colourful substitute for parsley. More...

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Schools

School board will review guidelines

The Ministry of Education has released changes to its Pupil Accommodation Review guidelines. More...

A light food donation

Alcona Beach Sobeys owner Kevin Augustyn received a recognition plaque from Nantyr Shores Secondary School Thursday Night Lights organizers Daniel Bone and Lauren Woodcock last week. More...

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