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Cremation more popular than burial, says local funeral director

Cremation more popular than burial, says local funeral director

‘One of the fears I hear, is (people worry) they’ll get lost in history,’ says Collingwood funeral consultant
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said it received fraud and cybercrime reports totalling a staggering $530 million in victim losses, nearly a 40 per cent increase from the year before
Government and optometrists see eye to eye on new deal

Government and optometrists see eye to eye on new deal

'I am pleased to announce that we were able to work through a new historic four-year funding agreement'
'Like a family': Furniture Bank filling homes and hearts

'Like a family': Furniture Bank filling homes and hearts

Organization 'helps a lot of refugees and new Canadians, which has become one of our fastest-growing populations right now,' says official
Innisfil hands out raises while reviewing who made what in 2022

Innisfil hands out raises while reviewing who made what in 2022

The Town of Innisifl paid out $376,726.07 in remuneration to elected officials and appointed board members in 2022 plus $6,610.64 in expenses
Mariposa marks 50th anniversary with gala

Mariposa marks 50th anniversary with gala

Barrie Skating Club champions, Mariposa Synchro teams and national ice dancers, pairs and singles will be among those featured
Eating ugly can save you money on groceries, and help save the planet

Eating ugly can save you money on groceries, and help save the planet

'Making an impact, one, on the environment is huge. Two, on just helping local small businesses and farmers have a little bit more money in the food that they're growing, and three, just an impact on your wallet,' says company founder
Police searching for wanted man who removed ankle bracelet

Police searching for wanted man who removed ankle bracelet

Suspect from Niagara Falls believed last seen at Innisfil travelling south on Highway 400 in a white van
COLUMN: Message for the early tax filers: 'The rest of us hate you'

COLUMN: Message for the early tax filers: 'The rest of us hate you'

'The dining room table, being the only surface remotely large enough to accommodate the clutter becomes the focus of this endeavour,' columnist notes of annual tax angst