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Van T-boned by milk truck

Rick Vanderlinde

The driver of this mini-van was shaken up but uninjured when he was T-boned by a tanker truck carrying milk at County Road 89 and Sideroad 10 early... [more]

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And the winners are ...
Feb 08, 2010 - Innisfil Chamber of Commerce announces best businesses [more]

Van T-boned by milk truck
Feb 05, 2010 - Drivers shaken up, but not injured [more]

Public meetings on future of waste next week
by Staff
Feb 05, 2010 - SIMCOE COUNTY - A number of concerned residents of three communities selected by Simcoe County for public consultation sessions on a new strategy for... [more]

Video Stories

Free Christmas Eve dinner at Crabby Joe's

by Staff
Dec 15, 2009 - The Alliston Crabby Joe's, located at 146 Young. St. W., is offering a holiday turkey lunch for free this Dec. 24 from noon to 5 p.m.. The holiday lunch comes with turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes and coffee, tea or pop. The only thing Crabby Joe's asks in return is that guests continue the spirit of giving by donating to the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Alliston.December 15, 2009 [more]

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» Students light up the holiday season

» The bells of Christmas

» Barrie Santa Claus Parade 2009

» Midland pays its respects

» Rail service barometer of economy

» Georgian Downs opens new slots facility

» Barrie man dead after crash

» Two Barrie cops knifed, suspect shot dead

» A tour of Hospice’s new house

» M*A*S*H Bash ready to rock the slopes

Community Photo Galleries

Library hosts Music for Literacy
The Innisfil Public Library-Lakeshore branch hosted a Saturday morning ‘Music for Literacy’ sing-along for parents and toddlers on Jan. 30. The morning included many nursery rhyme favourites that have been enjoyed in song and books for generations. [more]

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Alcona Glen crosswalk finally coming
by Rick Vanderlinde, Staff
Feb 04, 2010 - “First they said September, then it was Thanksgiving, then it was Christmas and it still isn’t here.” [more]

Tobogganers invited to compete on Family Day
by STAFF
Feb 04, 2010 - SIMCOE COUNTY - The Simcoe County Museum will kick off Heritage Week with Family Day celebrations on Feb. 15. [more]

Water rates rise again
by Rick Vanderlinde, Staff
Feb 02, 2010 - INNISFIL - The increase mirrors last year’s 9 per cent hike, which cost the average household about $70 more. [more]

Jackson, Pring in mediation over charges
by Rick Vanderlinde, Staff
Feb 02, 2010 - INNISFIL — Jackson was charged following a behind-closed-doors incident with Pring [more]

More Headlines

» Baguley running for mayor

» Hurd vying for council seat

» Talking on cell and driving costs $155

» Focus on Site 41 attributes worries activist

» Olympics get local "Look"

» County considers CAS loan

» Small school raises $3,252 for Haiti

» Wind farm in provincial hands now

» Register for kindergarten starting Feb. 1

» Big Bay Resort work ready to start

» ‘Mayor’ demands sidewalk for Sunnybrae

» No Frills opens Jan. 29

» Math, science and cosmetology?

Opinion >

Cartoon - Nease - Sports Violence

Feb 03, 2010 - ... [more]

Editorials

» Council should give residents heads-up

» Residents respond to crisis

» Dear Santa, please give town a break

» Let voters choose county warden

» Is cash the key?

» Speeding not necessarily stunt driving

Letters to the Editor

» Seniors hurt by HST

» Climate change content lacking

» Tribunal ruling should favour officer

» Time for Warden Guergis to step aside

» Mayor should remain on police board

» Conservatives not serious about spending

» Is cop shop solution enough?

» Rethink commercial zoning near lake

» Beautify town by cleaning up

» Alcona project may backfire

» PR campaign waste of money

» Van Loan's success irks local Liberals

» New store not all good news

» IBR work will generate commerce

» IBR construction waste of money

Columns - View list of columnists

Hang up the phone and watch out for semis

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by Lee Ballantyne
Feb 04, 2010 - If you don't have a device that allows you to shout into your rearview mirror or bellow into your sun visor while performing hands-free cellphone gymnastics, but still can't stay off the phone, you better watch ... [more]

Can cloth make a comeback?

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by Donna Douglas
Feb 04, 2010 - Lisa Wooldridge says there's nothing modern about the 50 or so diapers a week that a new baby will contribute to a landfill for the first two years of its life... that's 5,200 diapers per child. [more]

Wasted food can harm hungry wildlife

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by Bob Alison
Feb 04, 2010 - Most of the wasted food ends up where wildlife can forage on it, and its components comprise an important health risk for domestic and wild animals. [more]

Law & Order

Teen threatens death
Feb 08, 2010 - An Innisfil teen is in hot water after losing his temper on Sunday, Feb. 7. South Simcoc Police arrived at an Innisfil residence to find the... [more]

» Teen assaults mother

» Undercover cops ground jailbird

» Gambler punches slot machine

» Ex-lawyer's sentencing delayed

» Joy ride turns sour for teens

Sports & Recreation >

Cougars claw their way to the top
by Bruce Hain, Staff
Feb 03, 2010 - "I think they’re a courageous bunch with a lot of character." [more]

» Olympic fever sparks fitness commitment

» Soccer camp kick starts kids

» Tritons tower over competition

» Rauter rinkside at Olympics

» Teams have lots to cheer about

Arts & Entertainment >

Evita comes to Georgian College stage
by Leigh Blenkhorn, STAFF
Feb 04, 2010 - BARRIE - The Kempenfelt Community Players bring Andrew Lloyd Weber’s hit Evita to the stage for their latest production. [more]

» Huronia Symphony Orchestra presents Wang

» Entertainment rundown

» The ‘R’ Word part of film festival

» Get the February blues

» Our Town comes to Cookstown

Lifestyles & People >

Passion for history pays off
by Bruce Hain, Staff
Feb 08, 2010 -

An Innisfil resident’s ongoing passion for local history was formally recognized last Thursday evening.

Donna Wice, a past... [more]

» Picture perfect fundraiser

» Teacher top dog in province

» Cafe connection leads to love

» School gets tiger by the tail

» Ice fishing off to booming start

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