FH gets another change to plans

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…

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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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Road Ends to become Lakeside parks

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…

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MCR Feedback Moves from Town to County Council

Municipal Comprehensive Review Feedback Moves from Town to County Council At the December 8th town council meeting, delegations of individuals and organizations provided input re the MCR.  Councillor Alex Waters brought forward an amendment inspired by the Innisfil District Association and shared in the open forum segment of the meeting by IDA…

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IDA Directors Champion Lake Simcoe at Queen’s Park

The Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is currently under mandatory review by the Province. As a result, the IDA is working with our partners to champion Lake Simcoe.  It is key that we keep the current level of protection in the plan or, better yet, it increases.  Raising Awareness for MPPs…

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Letter Writing Social February 24 with Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition

Many of you are aware that the Province wants your opinion re the proposed expansion of the Greenbelt and the deadline for comments is fast-approaching (March 7). On Saturday, February 24, you will have the opportunity to voice your opinion on how you would like our water, wetlands, forests etc….

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