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 ...

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 cou...

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 he...

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 loca...

by John Spears Toronto Star Mar 03 2011Ontario acted properly in setting regulations for the placement of large wind turbines, an Ontario court has decided....

The Canadian Press March 3 2011OTTAWA — A new study is urging the federal government to take a critical look at its outsourcing costs if it wants to get serious about spending controls....

$101 million interest on $75 million loanBy BOB BRUTON Barrie Examiner May 3 2011Barrie is borrowing $75 million to fund the completion of its surface water treatment plant....

By Michael Gennings Simcoe.com March 2 2011The County of Simcoe's plan to introduce a "user-pay" garbage pick-up system next year caused me to have a bit of a knee-jerk reaction when I first heard about it....

By Douglas Glynn Midland Free Press March 1 2011 Council has passed an amendment to the taxicab bylaw extending to July 31 from April 1 a requirement that taxis install meters. Meantime, council will hold a special meeting Wednesday, March 23, at the N...