September 1, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Having fun at the Barrie Fair

By Chris Simon
Liz Voigt has been attending the Barrie Fair for the last 25 years. While she likes the musical entertainment, vendors and other aspects of the annual event, she also has a purpose for showing up. More...

Cooling centres open at two library branches

The Town of Innisfil has opened cooling centres at the Innisfil Public Library's Lakeshore and Cookstown branch, during their regular hours of operation. More...

GO whistles still waking residents

By Chris Simon

Like clockwork, Bernadette Corcoran is woken by the blasting of train whistles most mornings. More...

Special Sections

Editorial

Comment

A victim of the political blame game

When a sports team is playing bad, coaches tend to get too much of the blame. More...

A view from the Chamber

Business and consumer showcase planned for September
By Heather MacDonald President, Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce

Organizers of Innisfil’s only business and consumer showcase are proud to announce the 2010 event will be moving to the Innisfil YMCA. The 3rd annual showcase will take place Wednesday September 29th, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. 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, P.O. Box 310, Beeton, Ontario L0G 1A0 More...

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Community Columns

COOKSTOWN NEWS

Chamber hosting fundraising golf tournament
by Dana Tolles

This past week has brought new and different experiences. More...

LEGION NEWS

Seats available for second annual spaghetti dinner
by Christine Knowles

Royal Canadian Legion branch 547's second annual spaghetti dinner is fast approaching. The event takes place on Sept. 18th at the branch. The doors open at 5:30 p.m, and tickets are $20 per person. More...

CHURCHILL NEWS

Signs of seasonal change showing
by Linda Gerow

As we drove to Bradford last weekend, we noticed quite a number of tree leaves already changing colour. More...

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Lifestyle

Library volunteers needed

The Friends of the Innisfil Public Library needs help. The group supports the library system with fundraising events all around Innisfil. Organizers are looking to promote more programs for children and adults of all ages this year. More...

Paws band together for a cause

By Chris Simon

Some helping paws will come together to support dog guides next month. More...

Quilt, rug and craft fair runs Sept. 17 to 19

The Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair is a wonderful showcase of heritage items from throughout the region Sept. 17 to 19. More...

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Education

College offers free downloads on website

Georgian College is launching a recruitment effort to draw potential students to its website — offering downloads of free music in 'Put Georgian on your playlist.' More...

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Police issue back-to-school safety warning

South Simcoe Police Service officers will be conducting a back-to-school safety campaign from Sept. 7th to 10th.   More...

Town turns down proposed medical building

By Chris Simon

Two proposals for a medical facility on town-owned land have been turned down, without much public explanation. More...

Town considers stump dump water watch

By Chris Simon

Water quality may be monitored at a Big Bay Point stump dump, in an attempt to ease the concerns of local residents. More...

As the municipal election approaches, what issues are important to you?

Over the next few weeks, The Scope will be talking to municipal election candidates about the major issues that concern Innisfil residents. More...

News

Little recovering after surgery

By Richard Blanchard

Adjala-Tosorontio deputy mayor Doug Little is on the mend after returning home following an accident with his riding lawn mower. More...

Economic and tourism strategy in development

The County of Simcoe is embarking on a process to develop a comprehensive five-year regional Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. More...

Driving school offers safety tips

It's back to school time and the roads will be busy again with buses, a higher volume of children walking, and parents picking up and dropping off students in school zones. Drivers need to be cautious and take extra care on the road. More...

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Letters

Barrie Fair looking at wrong location

There are several problems with the proposed relocation of the Barrie Agricultural Society into Essa Township. More...

Safety compromised by lack of sidewalks

I read the article on the St. John's Road sidewalk situation with interest, and fully support John Hurd's petition. More...

Mayoral debate helped inform several local residents

We would like to thank The Scope's editor, Chris Simon, for the reporting that he did of the mayoral debate on our front lawn several weeks ago. More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

Resident arrested for stunt driving

Man beat at knifepoint On Aug. 22, South Simcoe Police officers were called the Collings Avenue area of Bradford, regarding a man with a knife. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Dodging with ‘Credit’

Peoples Credit Union staff took a break from their work to participate in a very competitive, impromptu dodgeball game at Stroud Sports Camp. More...

1st Alcona Scouts Gearing Up

It's that time of year again for youth ages five to 26, to get geared up and ready for the start of the new scouting season. More...

Registration: Skating season fast approaching

By Retta Schick Innisfil Skating Club

The 2010-2011 skating season is fast approaching and the Innisfil Skating Club have some exciting news to share. More...

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Home & Garden

The Gardener’s Corner

Encouraging residents to grow native plants
By Judith Rogers

I hope this article will convince people to start thinking about things we take for granted. More...

Chiropractic in 100 words or less!

Your brain, spinal cord and nerves all control how your body works. Life’s physical, chemical and emotional stresses produce a defensive reaction. Muscles contract and stiffen the spinal joints, which irritates the nearby nerves. More...

Alcona Beach Health Shoppe Multi-Grain Veggie Soup

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced 2 large celery stalks, finely diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 28-ounce can organic crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup millet 1/4 More...

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