January 20, 2010 / Front Page

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Residents pitch-in for Haiti

Kelly Seldon knows very little about Haiti. More...

Van Loan takes over at Ministry of International Trade

Peter Van Loan received a new cabinet post Tuesday. York-Simcoe's MP was sworn in as the Minister of International Trade, taking on a key economic portfolio in the wake of a global economic crisis. More...

News

Economic plan funds sought

By Chris Simon

Innisfil needs an economic development plan, and the federal government may be willing to nudge it along, according to town council. More...

Shot in the arm offered

Immunizations are the best way to protect against preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. More...

Students see exotic wildlife during school

By Chris Simon

It's not everyday that a tiger comes strolling into your classroom. More...

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Letters

Apostolov’s concerns have merit

I read with interest the article raising the concern Cheryl Apostolov has regarding her children or her family enjoying time in their backyard, which appeared in a recent edition of The Scope. More...

Solving Innisfil’s litter problems

I have a guaranteed solution to solve the litter problem plaguing Innisfil. More...

Trees planted along streams

The South Simcoe Streams Network would like to thank the more than 65 partners and 800 volunteers who participated in over 18 tree planting events this past spring and summer along corridors throughout the area. More...

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Police News

Intersection improvements rejected

By Chris Simon

A Cookstown intersection is an unlikely destination for new safety measures. More...

Vehicle stolen, then crashed

Members of the Nottawasaga OPP detachment are investigating a collision between a stolen vehicle and a train. Police report that shortly before 6 a.m. on Jan. More...

Man assaults victim with beer bottle

South Simcoe Police

Stolen vehicle crashed by teenager More...

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Lifestyle

Curling their way into local history

By Chris Simon

Olivia Claridge has skipped her team to success. The 14-year-old Churchill Curling Club member — along with teammates Tabitha Fischer and Kaitlyn and Emmalee Rybka — have set some local history. More...

Barrielicious invades Innisfil

By Chris Simon

It's time for local residents to expand their taste palettes. More...

Finding ways to donate, anonymously

By Chris Simon

Liz Edwards tries to avoid recognition for her good deeds. More...

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Resort owners and opposition attempt legal settlement

Chris Simon

It appears the owners of the Big Bay Point Resort are trying to settle outstanding legal issues with their detractors. More...

Resort work may start soon

Chris Simon

Initial work could begin on Big Bay Point Resort next month, if the site's developers have their way. A town committee has passed plans to allow preliminary work on the 235-hectare site to begin. More...

Committee slashes almost $5.7 million from capital budget

By Chris Simon

Nearly $5.7 million may be stripped from Innisfil's 2010 Capital Budget. More...

Editorial

Haiti is in need of international aid

Comment
by Chris Simon

Locally, residents are opening their hearts and wallets to help Haiti. More...

Committed to a job that never stops

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

It was a very pleasant Christmas afternoon in the kitchen of my farmhouse, when my phone rang. picked it up. "Hi Peter, it's Jane Lute calling," said the voice on the other end of the phone. 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 More...

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Community Columns

Essa Historical Society presenting annual report

THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

The next Essa Historical Society meeting will be held on Saturday January 23 in the community room at the Thornton Library, starting at 1:30 p.m. The program will be show and tell, and there will be a presentation of the annual reports. More...

Celebrating Robbie Burns

LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins

Robbie Burns night: We are all sold out of tickets for this very popular event. Sorry to the people who won't be able to make it. We are looking forward to seeing everyone who has tickets. More...

Discussing the benefits of Crime Stoppers

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka, the South Simcoe Police Service and the Nottawasaga OPP hosted a volunteer information session for residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Innisfil, Essa and New Tecumseth last week. More...

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Sports & Leisure

World win in GMHL all-star thriller

By Jon Yaneff

It had everything the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League was looking for in its annual all-star game. It was a close game, and in GMHL fashion, the game was won on a penalty shot with 37 seconds left. More...

Innisfil Sports

GMHL Scoreboard All-Star Game 1 2 3 Final World 2 1 2 5 Canada 1 2 1 4 Scoring First Period: World – Stanislav Shcherbakov (unassisted) 4:47, World – Dan Soderberg-Andersson (Matt Rogers) 0:45, Canada – Brad Clark More...

First half of Innisfil Figure Skating season successful

By David Gillies, Innisfil Figure Skating Club

It’s hard to believe that the season is half over for the Innisfil Figure Skating Club. More...

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Home & Garden

Becoming less dependent on fossil fuels

The Gardener’s Corner
By Judith Rogers

Over the past 50 years, technology — including genetically modified foods — has tripled crop yields. But unfortunately, all of the advancements depend on fossil fuels. More...

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