The IDA has been working with its partner NGOs to express some concerns over Bill 23. The Bill: Reduces development charges Positions itself to override Official plans put together by local councils. Conservation Authorities will lose their power to mitigate pollution and environmental damage. There will be loss of farmland…
New faces on the board Former Deputy Mayor of the Town of Innisfil, Dan Davidson. Dan is a local business owner of “Davidson’s Restaurant” in Big Bay Point. Richard Simpson is a former Innisfil councillor. He is a local farmer who owns and operates “Kernel Simpson’s Farm” and has a…
I am again honoured to be addressing you as President and extend a warm welcome to guests and prospective new members. For those unfamiliar with our organization, the IDA has been a part of the Innisfil community for over 50 years. We are vocal community leaders; a valued source of information for other citizens groups…
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…
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…
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…
President’s Message – Christmas 2021 With 2021 coming to a close, I want to thank you for your continued support of the IDA and to wish you and your families a warm and wonderful holiday. I recently participated in the Town of Innisfil “Covid-19 Response and Recovery” initiative in which…
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…
I am thankful for the opportunity to again address you as President of the IDA. In last year’s remarks, I spoke about the collective experience, the continuous dedication and the constant presence of this Board and its members, in this community. From gravel pits to rock groynes, the IDA has…
