By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Apr 25, 2011 INNISFIL — The provincial government wants to create more affordable housing by allowing basement apartments in townhouses and rowhouses. Innisfil council opposes the plan, saying it would create overcrowding and put more pressure on sewage treatment facili...

Over 25 applications approved in latest round of municipal funding By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope Poorly set past precedent has prompted a review of the town’s Community Reinvestment Fund. Council approved 25 applications under the fund, totalling almost $49,000, during a recent meeting. Among t...

By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Mar 14, 2011 INNISFIL – Outside consulting firms will have a tougher time getting contracts with the Town of Innisfil as the municipality continues to build up its staff. Town CAO John Skorobohacz told residents last Thursday the town’s heavy reliance on outside c...

Home may not need to be placed on municipal registry, says Lougheed By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope March 9 2011 There may be a way to protect the Wauchope House from destruction, without having it listed on the municipal heritage register. Read more...

Town projects a 3.7 per cent increase in spending this year By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope March 9 2011  It will be a whirlwind week for town staff, following the release of the draft 2011 Operating Budget later today. Council is expected to get a first glance at the nearly $16.3 million draft budget,...

By Rick Vanderlinde Innisfil Journal Mar 04, 2011 INNISFIL - Letters chastising the town’s heritage committee and some members of council were out of line, Mayor Barb Baguley says....

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Route could benefit both municipalities, says DavidsonBy Chris Simon Innisfil Scope March 2 2011An expansion of Barrie's transit system could have benefits for both the city and Innisfil, says deputy mayor Dan Davidson....

Letter to the Innisfil Scope March 2 2011I would like o address some of the statements made by Gord and Brenda Wauchope, and other recent letter writers, in relation to the difficulties surrounding the listing of the Wauchope residence on Innisfil's heritage register....

Board projects a 6.75 per cent jump in policing costs By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope March 2 2011 The South Simcoe Police Board should take a stand on salaries, or find efficiencies elsewhere in its 2011 Operating Budget, according to residents and local politicians. With the board projecting a 6.75 p...