2022 AGM President’s Remarks

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…

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Lake Simcoe Champion – Claire Malcolmson

At the recent IDA Annual General Meeting, the board of directors introduced what will become an annual award for Lake Simcoe Champions.  Named in memory of long-time director and undoubted champion of the lake, Mary-Jane Brinkos, the award recipients will display the same drive and determination to protect Lake Simcoe…

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Join us at our AGM Nov.5

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…

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Short Term Accommodations in Innisfil

Hot Topic: Short Term Accommodations Neighbours or Not? Incremental approach needed STAs – What are they and why should you be concerned? In part, the following is our letter to the Town addressing STAs – Short-term Accommodations, in Innisfil.Mayor Dollin stated, “the meteoric rise of STA’s is changing the character of our…

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IDA’S Recent Submission to EBR re Greenbelt Expansion

We strongly advocate for the extension of the Greenbelt on the west side of Lake Simcoe. The Town of Innisfil has identified some Natural Heritage areas in its Official Plan.This year, the Town also designated several hundred acres as environmentally protected.

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President’s Update

As we enjoy these perfect last days of a long-delayed summer, I wish to thank all those who attended our Annual General Meeting on August 26 at the Innisfil Lakeshore library. Our meeting was well attended including guests Deputy Mayor Lynn Dollin, former Mayor Barb Baguley, Councillor Stan Daurio and…

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