The Town of Innisfil recently adopted a land acknowledgement statement that recognizes First Nations peoples, and the impacts of Canada’s colonial history. The land acknowledgement was given additional significance when a recent court challenge was filed on behalf of Williams Treaties First Nations. The challenge was filed against both the…
Thirty-four acres on the southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Dr. is slated for development by Teromi Inc. The proposal is for a total of 231 residential units, consisting of 79 single detached units, 18 semi-detached units, 13 townhomes, 121 apartment units. 3090 sq.m retail and commercial, and…
‘Hey, climate leaders don’t build highways,’ Innisfil Council was told From Bradford Today 27MAY21 by Miriam King Innisfil Council hit an impasse, over whether to express support for the Bradford Bypass – the proposed 16 km limited access highway that would link Highways 400 and 404. A request was received…
Request to remove 300-day Residency Restriction Approved. On Sept. 23, the town council agreed to allow property owners at Friday Harbour to become full-time permanent residents, wiping out the 300-day restriction that has been in place since 2007. This move reinforces the fact that Friday Harbour is a resort community….
Our President, Deborah McGrath’s message to the Innisfil District Association’s Annual General Meeting September 19, 2020 Thank you again for your presence here today. I am honoured to be addressing you and to thank you for your continued support. This year, there is an added sense of urgency and gravitas…
The IDA is proud to be a member of Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. You may remember, at the 2019 AGM, president Deborah McGrath noted that the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is our priority focus. Our commitment to maintaining or raising the protection requirements for Lake Simcoe is unwavering. This Fall,…
I trust this message finds you well. There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the way we view the world and our place within it. This global pandemic touched our lives in every way imaginable. With that in mind, it is my sincere hope that you, your families, and…
Announcement from Lake Simcoe Watch: Today we are releasing our new report: Cleaning-Up Lake Simcoe: A Discussion Paper The report outlines actions that the Government of Ontario can take to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus pollution to 44 tonnes per year by 2026. Read the report Provide feedback In 2009 the Government of…
GIO offers solutions for communities struggling with flooding, loss of greenspace and the impact of climate change. Partner meeting report: On 28NOV19, on behalf of the IDA, I attended an Environmental meeting hosted by Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (RLSC) and Green Infrastructure…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Board Director Stuart Marwick. Stuart joined the IDA in 2003 and brought an enormous capacity for dialogue and discourse. Among his many pursuits, he was passionate about the environment, loved to share ideas and pushed others to consider thinking…
