March 17, 2010 / Front Page

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Students excited about science

FAIR: Serious topics up for discussion
Wyatt Grillo worries about the earth's oceans. More...

Dinner accusations are off base, says Munro

By Chris Simon

Accusations that the provincial Liberal government gave a deal to Barriearea developers who participated in a fundraising dinner are stale and likely inaccurate, according to York- Simcoe Progressive Conservative MPP Julia Munro. More...

News

Jackson pre-trial delayed again

By Chris Simon

There could be either a resolution reached, or a trial date set, at mayor Brian Jackson's next scheduled court appearance. More...

Turning strong kids into leaders

By Chris Simon

Karen Pulla knows firsthand how the YMCA can shape a young mind. As a child, she was regularly enrolled in YMCA swimming and leadership programs, and used its facilities for all kinds of activities. More...

Town still negotiating road reconstruction deals

By Chris Simon

Nearly all land required for a portion of the urbanization of Innisfil Beach Road — between St. John's Road and the 20th Sideroad — has been acquired. 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 COMMUNITY EVENTS, More...

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Community Columns

Activities available at library during March Break

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

March Break is here again, so be sure and watch for kids this week. More...

Theatre needs volunteers for set building

COOKSTOWN NEWS

On Saturday April 17th Cookstown United Church will be the venue for a concert of opera and selections from popular musicals, performed by the soloists and chorus of the Opera Belcanto of South Simcoe. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. More...

Chili Challenge planned for March 20

LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins

Chili Challenge: March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have lots of wannabe chili chefs, so come out and decide who is Innisfil's champion chili cooker. For more information, contact Betty at 436-1144. More...

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Sports & Leisure

March Madness at Lefroy Skating Club

March has been a busy month for skaters at the Lefroy Skating Club. Things got off to an exciting start with several skaters participating at the March Mania competition held at the Innisfil Recreational Complex. The club had More...

Tritons senior boys basketball compete at quad-A OFSAA

By Jon Yaneff , Sports Reporter

The Nantyr Shores Secondary School Tritons recently competed at their second consecutive Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations quad-A senior boys’ basketball championships in Oshawa March 8 to 10. More...

Innisfil sweeps in provincial broomball tournament

The Ontario Provincial Broomball Tournament was held in Innisfil on Feb. 12th to 14th. More...

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Home & Garden

Using Alpine troughs for decks and patios

By Judith Rogers

Alpine troughs are great outdoor containers made of simulated stone, which create miniature scree gardens planted with alpines and succulents. More...

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Police warn residents about unsafe water conditions

The South Simcoe Police Marine Unit would like to remind residents and visitors to the community of the importance of staying safe as a result of the milder weather. More...

Flood warning downgraded

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that the flood warning issued March 15 has been downgraded to a high water safety bulletin. More...

Alderslea park access plans shelved

By Chris Simon

James Wood purchased his property specifically because it was in a quiet residential neighbourhood. More...

Alonzi subdivision may add over 150 homes to Alcona

By Chris Simon

A new version of an old draft subdivision has been proposed for a 17.6 hectare stretch of Alcona land. More...

Editorial

NDP MPPs need a local history lesson

Comment
by Chris Simon

It's naive to believe one dinner can influence a government. More...

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Letters

An upset corporation shareholder

I don't know about other readers of The Scope, but living in Innisfil is becoming a very expensive proposition, with an over eight per cent water mill rate hike and property tax increases that are unacceptable considering the town's diversifying rev More...

Jackson should consider stepping aside soon

The time is now for mayor Brian Jackson to move on. In the last few months, I have read weekly about leadership issues and shortcomings from those elected to lead the town. More...

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Police News

Driver caught talking on cellular phone

On March 8, a traffic unit officer from Nottawasaga OPP sighted a driver on Mapleview Drive near County Road 27 in Essa Township. The driver was violating the handheld communication device legislation that came into effect in October. More...

Drugs and guns seized in raid

On March 6, there was an altercation between two men in the City of Hamilton. One of the men brandished a firearm and shot at the other. More...

Crime Stoppers hosting open house in Barrie March 23

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka will host an open house for potential volunteers, at the Barrie Police headquarters on Sperling Avenue March 23. More...

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Lifestyle

Take a library break

By Chris Simon

There's still plenty of March Break madness taking place at Innisfil Public Library branches. More...

Photo contest deadline nears

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s 50th anniversary photo contest runs until Friday March 26th. More...

Library needs volunteers

They are a dynamic group, with three chapters supporting all four branches of the Innisfil Public Library. Their support of our library system has been integral in supplementing services and programs for residents to enjoy. More...

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