Anatomy of a quarry fight  By Jayme Poisson Toronto Star December 29 2011 MELANCTHON, ONT. — Here in Melancthon, farmers love the land so much they etch pictures of their homesteads on family gravestones. When they die in this township — an idyllic str...

Blue community, Ombudsman appointment among first-term achievements  By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press December 29 2011 PERKINSFIELD -The book on the table says much about the man who wears the mayor’s chain of office in Tiny Township. The Onta...

Store representatives would not commit to construction timeline, says Eastwood By Chris Simon  Innisfil Scope Dec. 28 2011 The building permit for Alcona’s proposed Canadian Tire has been revoked. Innisfil council will review a report from direct...

Four local mayors putting heads together to maximize prosperity By Nicole Million Midland Times Dec 28, 2011  NORTH SIMCOE – Since being elected mayor in October 2010, Gerry Marshall has advocated the importance of economic development in Penetanguishe...

Landowners face possible $3 million assessment  By Miriam King Bradford Times Dec. 28 2011 Residents whose properties are drained by the South Innisfil Creek drain – considered “benefiting landowners” of improvements to the drain R...

Baguley says council has created committees and engaged the public during inaugural 12 months By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope Dec. 28 2011 While there’s always more work to be done, Innisfil’s mayor is generally happy Serving Innisfil with th...

Bradford Times Dec. 29 2011 MIDLAND – The Ontario Provincial Police are considering billing municipal police services that call on them for help. Read more ...

By Chris Simon Dec. 28 2011 Innisfil Scope This has been a progressive year for Innisfil council. It’s strange to think that the 2010-2014 council term has already passed its first year in office. For four out of the nine members, 2011 was their ...

By Rick Vanderlinde, rvanderlinde@simcoe.com|Dec 28, 2011 SOUTH SIMCOE — A South Simcoe Police officer who was fired illegally has dropped a $5 million lawsuit against retired Chief Bruce Davis and the police services board. Read more ...

Deputy mayor complains not enough attention paid to capital projects By Nicole Million Midland Times Dec 23, 2011 PENETANGUISHENE – Residents of Penetanguishene could be facing a four per cent municipal tax increase in 2012. Read more ...