Innisfil Municipal Election Debate On October 1st, Innisfil residents had the opportunity to hear from the candidates for the upcoming municipal election. The Innisfil District Association partnered with the Rotary Club of Innisfil and the Innisfil ideaLAB and Library in downtown Alcona for a meet and greet of all council candidates followed…
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, November 5th, 2022 Take notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Innisfil District Association for Fiscal Year 2021/22 will be held on the 5th day of November 2022 at the ideaLAB &Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil L9S 1V3 at 10:00 a.m., for the…
At the Sept. 28th 2022, Town Council meeting, Council approved a 155-unit Retirement Resort Development at Friday Harbour. This was not in the original plans for Friday Harbour and will replace an area that was previously designated for medium density residential development. We recognize the (growing) need for more retirement residences…
Join our AGM Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10am-12noon. We invite you to join us at the IdeaLAB and Library, Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil L9S 1V3. This event is open to the public and all are welcome. Special guest speaker is Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director of Rescue…
The IDA attended the Town of Innisfil Integrated Sustainability Master Plan (ISMP) meeting held September 8th, 2022. This is important for two reasons: As a small municipality, the Town is one of a handful in Ontario that has committed to a Sustainability Master plan, in the first place. The second and equally…
Last Words… Ah September! Back to school, back to work, back to routines? For some, yes, for others, it’s time to retire and that’s what I’ll be doing, come November. After five challenging and rewarding years being President of the IDA, it’s time for me to ‘pass the torch’. Before…
At the June 22nd council meeting, Innisfil Councillors voted 6 to 3 to hold off licensing Short Term Accommodations, as had been previously proposed by Town staff. Stronger Bylaws: A majority of Councillors felt that working on stronger versions of the Town’s bylaws was the best way forward. They all agreed that…
The IDA participated in an “Orbit Potential and Innovation Plan” workshop hosted by the Town Planning Department and the Orbit Planning firm’s experts. There were break-out groups where we were able to contribute our ideas about sustainability, retail spaces, recreation, green spaces, transportation, and other issues. We expressed our issues…
Barrie-Innisfil voter Tammy Dixon said she was unsurprised at the election results, noting she voted for incumbent Progressive Conservative MPP Andrea Khanjin. Khanjin easily won the Barrie-Innisfil riding while her party grew its seat count for a stronger second majority government in Ontario. During the election campaign, Doug Ford and…
The town recently held its second virtual open house meeting covering plans for the future of many recreational elements. The focus of the presentation was an update on many draft recommendations for the 30-year plan to improve access and enjoyment of Innisfil’s waterfront and parks including road-end parks – now…
