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CTV News
2 days ago
- Sport
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RVH Cornhole classic raises more than $115
RVH Cornhole classic raises more than $115 More than 30 teams and 150 people attended RVH's first-ever 'Cornhole Classic' in Innisfil.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
RVH ‘Cornhole Classic' raises more than $115K for healthcare
The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) held a first-ever 'Cornhole Classic' tournament Saturday in Innisfil to raise funds for a variety of the hospital's care programs. The hospital reports that more than 30 teams competed in the round-robin style tournament at the Innisfil Stroud Community Centre and more than 150 people attended in total. The event featured a blend of food, music and spirited competition, all for a good cause. 'That spirit of generosity and community is what RVH is all about,' said Anne Smith, vice chair of the RVH Foundation's board of directors and one of the event's main organizers, in a news release. 'Thanks to our incredible committee, volunteers, sponsors, and players, the RVH Cornhole Classic felt like something much bigger. People came to toss bags, have fun, and be part of something meaningful.' The more-than $115,000 that was raised will support RVH's 'Keep Life Wild' campaign. Specifically, the funds will go toward a new RVH healthcare facility in Innisfil and enhanced regional programs in cancer, cardiac, trauma, mental health and stroke care. 'All of this supports a bigger goal,' said Mary-Anne Frith, Keep Life Wild campaign chair, in a news release. 'To end hallway medicine, reduce wait times, and make sure people across Simcoe Muskoka can access world-class care, right here at home.' Planning is already underway for the 'Cornhole Classic' to return next year, with organizers saying it will be 'bigger, better, and wilder than ever.'
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Innisfil police seize cocaine, imitation guns, pills and wad of cash after spring drug probe
Two men have been arrested in Innisfil, Ont., following a months-long police investigation that began earlier this spring. (SSPS) Two men have been arrested in Innisfil following a months-long police investigation that began earlier this spring. According to South Simcoe Police, the street crime unit launched an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act a few months back. On Thursday, officers executed search warrants at two homes and one vehicle, with two additional vehicles still awaiting search in connection to the case. During the search, police say they seized several packages of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine weighing a total of seven ounces, along with half an ounce of red, blue, and brown fentanyl, 39 oxycodone pills, more than $10,000 in cash, and a variety drug trafficking paraphernalia. Police also say they recovered several legally owned firearms, imitation guns, and other weapons. A 47-year-old and a 50-year-old from Innisfil are now facing charges including; trafficking in a controlled substance x 3 (suspected cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone), possession for the purpose of trafficking x 3 along with a handful of other offences.
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
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Construction begins on Innisfil's first fully accessible park
Work is now underway on Margaretta Park, a new community space that will feature Innisfil's first fully accessible playground. The park is being built in the Sleeping Lion subdivision, located north of 6th Line and east of 20th Sideroad. At 3.5 hectares, it will be one of the largest parks in town and easy to reach from surrounding roads. Margaretta Park will include: A fully inclusive playground with rubber surfacing A splash pad Multi-use trails Parking and washrooms Picnic areas, shade structures, and garbage bins Naturalized green space with trees and plantings The idea for an accessible park came from the Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC), which has worked with the Town since 2016 to make public spaces more inclusive. While many parks now have features for children with different abilities, space and budget limits can make it hard to include equipment for wheelchair users at every site. To fix this, the IAAC proposed building one large 'Champion Park' with full wheelchair access. In consultation with Town staff, the IAAC chose this central location to make it easier for people across Innisfil to visit. One highlight of the playground will be the We-Go-Swing, which allows wheelchair users to roll on and swing safely with others. The park is named in honour of Margaretta Papp-Belayneh, a former chair of the IAAC whose dedication to accessibility helped inspire the project. The Innisfil Beach Cruisers Car Club donated $12,000 toward the project. Construction is expected to be finished by summer 2026.
CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Hwy 89 to close for police investigation into hit-and-run that left woman, 35, dead on shoulder of road
Highway 89 will be closed in both directions Wednesday night between 5th Sideroad and County Road 27 for an ongoing investigation into a deadly hit-and-run that happened in Innisfil earlier this month. The closure is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. and reopen around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. A detour will be in place to and from Highway 400. Meanwhile, investigators are hoping to speak with a potential witness to the fatal hit-and-run that happened on Sun., July 13 sometime after 2 a.m. Police believe the woman was walking near 5th Sideroad when she was struck by a blue passenger vehicle heading east on Highway 89. The vehicle left the scene, but has since been located by investigators. The driver has yet to come forward. The victim's body was discovered about an hour after the collision on the shoulder of the highway. She has since been identified as a 35-year-old from Richmond Hill. Fatal hit-and-run Hwy 89 OPP released images of a white SUV believed to have been travelling closely behind a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 near 5th Sideroad on Sun., July 13, 2025. (Nottawasaga OPP) Police are appealing to the public for help identifying the driver. They have also identified a white SUV that was seen travelling closely behind the involved vehicle at the time of the collision. Police believe the SUV driver could hold valuable information and wish to speak with that individual. Anyone who can help with the case is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip that could result in a $2,000 reward.
