By SARA ROSS The Packet & Times March 4 2011Orillia's long-time city manager has been fired."I'm somewhat in shock right now," Ian Brown said on Thursday afternoon after being let go. "It's a little difficult for me to talk about it right now."...
By Morgan Ian Adams Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin March 4 2011COLLINGWOOD — They've found more than $1.5 million, but councillors want to go even deeper....
By Miriam King Bradford Times March 3 2011The Bradford West Gwillimbury-Innisfil Police Services Board held a Public Meeting at the Churchill Community Centre, Feb. 24, seeking input on the proposed 2011 South Simcoe Police budget, which includes a 6.75% increase over 2010....
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....
By Brad Pritchard Simcoe.com Feb 22, 2011 ESSA TOWNSHIP – Essa residents are likely looking at a 1.5 per cent increase in their residential tax levy for 2011 as budget talks continue. Council has been working to finalize this year’s budget since the new year and it’s expected the final stamp of...
By Brad Pritchard Simcoe.com Feb 22, 2011 ESSA TOWNSHIP – Council heard not one, but two proposals at its committee of the whole meeting last week for the creation of off-leash dog parks. Resident Angie Wishart, a dog owner for 40 years, told council she has been inspired to create a dog park i...
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...