February 3, 2010 / News

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Discount grocery store officially opens

It arrived with a few modest frills and plenty of anticipation, just the way John Rua wanted. With floors polished, shelves stocked and a yellow ribbon officially cut, John's No Frills opened Friday morning. More...

Provisions passed for capital budget

By Chris Simon

Development will continue to pay for a significant share of future capital projects in Innisfil Heights and Big Bay Point. More...

County forests turn nearly $1.2 million in revenue

By Richard Blanchard

Simcoe County’s forests continue to provide a steady source of revenue, councillors learned last week. More...

Van Loan attends economic summit

York-Simcoe MP and Minister of International Trade Peter Van Loan accompanied Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week. More...

Water rate increase ‘unacceptable’, says resident

By Chris Simon

Diane Sykes worries she may have to sell her home, if water and wastewater rates continue to climb. And she's outraged by a proposed 8.91 per cent base rate increase to residential water and wastewater services this year. More...

Baguley takes another stab at mayor’s post

Barb Baguley, former Innisfil deputy mayor and councillor, has entered the race for the mayor’s seat. Baguley registered at the New Town Hall Friday, becoming the first official mayoral candidate in the upcoming municipal election. More...

Wine and Design benefitting RVH

Wine and Design, an evening with Jane Lockhart, will take place at the Georgian College Theatre Feb. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. More...

Four Essa councillors declare their election intentions recently

By Richard Blanchard

Four of the five current members of Essa Township council have now officially entered this fall’s election race. Angus area councillor Sandie Macdonald has registered to run for the deputy mayor’s position. More...