Town of Innisfil
2101 Innisfil Beach Road L9S1A1 Innisfil, ON, Canada

Our region is now in the orange (RESTRICT) level as outlined in the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. See what this means at ow.ly/xGpm50Cs6LN.

You can view the visualizations for downtown Alcona and provide your feedback at bit.ly/3kyPpta by November 25. Keep in mind that no development applications have been received on the lands shown in the visualizations. Learn more: bit.ly/2IA5dz5.

Update (Nov. 19 at 7:47 pm): Power has been restored. If you remain without power, please call 705-431-4321. Heads up! InnPower Corporation is working on an emergency outage in the Strathallen Woods Place, Oakwood Road and Park Lane area for approximately 2-3 hours while crews remove trees. Please contact InnPower for more information.

The design is in for the new #TownSquare in #Alcona! We're so excited for Innisfil residents to utilize this beautiful and versatile community space, and we hope you are too. Over the next couple months, the design will be finalized to bring this project to life. Construction is scheduled to start early in 2021. See more photos and details at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/townsquare.

This year’s flu season is taking place at the same time as #COVID19. Don’t take any unnecessary risks with your health. Get the flu shot and get it early. Find local flu clinics at www.MyFluShot.ca and more info at smdhu.org/flu2020.

Join our One Town, One Team! We are looking for a Director of Operations. Visit https://bit.ly/2G9Ocu9 for details & to apply! Applications will be accepted until November 18.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Gardner, has issued a special statement to residents in our region. For actions we all need to take to #reducethespread of #COVID19, read it at smdhu.org/MOHspecialstatement. #doyourpart

Join our One Town, One Team! We’re looking for an Orbit Director (3-year contract). Apply by Nov. 27 at https://bit.ly/3p9G3Ym.

#InnisfilCouncil returns tonight at 7 pm following the Special Council Meeting. Join in live on our YouTube channel at bit.ly/2NEhXDL. See the agenda for details: bit.ly/3e5N871.

Since we can’t take the Innisfil Studio Tour in-person this year, they are featuring the work of local Innisfil artists virtually! You can check it out on their Facebook page at Innisfil Studio Tour and at innisfilstudiotour.ca.

We’re hiring an Orbit Director to help bring the Orbit vision and new GO Station to life! Get the details and apply here https://bit.ly/3p9G3Ym by Nov. 27.

We've extended the deadline for feedback on the draft Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) presented at last night's Council meeting for #TheOrbit! Learn more and have your say by Oct. 26 at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/go. We also invite you to join us for a virtual open house, Ask a Planner: The Orbit, on October 19 at 6:30 pm live on our Youtube channel: bit.ly/2SVAsG3. See you there!

Scrooge the Ticket is back! If you receive a parking fine from Nov. 23 to Dec. 7, you have the option to donate instead! Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are only accepting monetary donations this year. Learn more at innisfil.ca/scrooge-the-ticket.

Light it up Innisfil is Innisfil’s very own holiday decorating contest organized by Jennifer Richardson! Head over to the Facebook page Light it up Innisfil if you are interested in entering the contest or donating a prize. The entry cost is $10 with the money raised being divided between the Innisfil Food Bank and Christmas For Kids charity. Judging will take place from Dec. 11 18, with the winners being announced on Dec. 19. We recommend viewing the homes safely from your car. If you do get out, please maintain a physical distance of at least 2 m from others. Remember to stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are unwell, or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

Mayor Lynn Dollin does today’s Mayor’s Minute from one of our 5 wrapped utility box locations! Although we had to cancel our bicentennial events, we were able to wrap 5 utility boxes this year to celebrate our 200th anniversary. We will be wrapping 5 more in 2021. The boxes proudly display photos to celebrate Innisfil’s history. Try and find all 5! Innisfil Idealab & Library | InnPower Corporation | Our Stories Innisfil

Have questions about the proposed 2021-2022 Budget? Share feedback and join us now LIVE on our YouTube channel or email [email protected]:

There’s still time to provide your feedback on the visualizations for downtown Alcona! You can view the visualizations & provide your feedback here https://bit.ly/3kyPpta until Nov. 25. Visit https://bit.ly/2IA5dz5 for full details.

Don't forget to stop by the Innisfil Farmers' Market today! The market runs until 6 pm. Lots of great local businesses!

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive! Busy elves have put festive gift card donation bins in #Innisfil, including Stroud Foodland and Alcona Shoppers Drug Mart. You can also donate new, unwrapped toys at the paramedic stations & County of Simcoe Admin Centre or donate online at bit.ly/2HhpPLK to support local families in our region. Visit simcoe.ca/toydrive for full details.

See snow? Remember to drive slowly. Collisions can happen when drivers are going too fast for the road conditions. Find more #winterdriving tips: ontario.ca/winterdriving. Please remember that overnight parking is NOT permitted from November to May to help our snowplow team clear the roads.

Want to win a $100 Uber gift card? All you have to do is tell us what you hope the Youth Engagement Strategy will do for the youth of Innisfil. Send your video to [email protected] before the contest closes tomorrow! Full details can be found at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/YES.

The South Simcoe Police Services Board is looking for one Public Appointee to serve on the board! Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 30. Visit innisfil.ca/your-committees/ to learn more and to get the application form.

The deadline is almost here! Submit your application to join our School Zone - Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) by 4:30 pm on October 30. Find info and the application form at innisfil.ca/school-zone-traffic-advisory-committee.

Join us for a free interactive session as we explore a wide range of coping strategies to help you feel more confident about overcoming potential challenges to your sense of wellness especially now as we enter the winter months with the continuing shadow of COVID-19. CMHA- Simcoe County will not only provide tips and strategies related to evidence-based self-care and resiliency practices but will also offer interactive exercises to engage participants in the discussion. Participants can expect to leave the session with ideas to implement right away. You can register here https://bit.ly/3nPTrzg. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Council is scheduled to consider the updated zoning by-law amendment proposal on November 25. Visit bit.ly/3kyPpta to review and comment on new images prepared to illustrate how the proposed zoning amendment could change Innisfil Beach Road. Find more info at bit.ly/2IA5dz5.

Help us make #Innisfil better for our youth. Provide your feedback and learn more about our Youth Engagement Strategy at bit.ly/33qqSzY.

Heads up, #Gilford! On Thurs. October 29 between 5 pm and 10 am, InnServices Utilities Inc. will be performing necessary maintenance work to repair a valve. To ensure the safety of our crews, water pressure will be lowered, resulting in a service interruption to Gilford. Read the notice for full details

Visit the Social Services page on our website for support services and resources available in our region: bit.ly/35H2pcp. Ontario 211 is another great resource that can assist in finding support services! You can call Ontario 211 anytime or visit their website at https://211ontario.ca/.

We’re taking a look at our existing by-law that prevents residents from having backyard chickens, but we want to hear from you first! Visit getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/chickens to learn more & fill out the survey.

#InnisfilCouncil returns tonight at 7 pm. Join in live on our YouTube channel at bit.ly/2NEhXDL. Included on tonight's agenda is the Orbit's draft Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO), which we're looking for public input on. Have your say at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/go. See the agenda for details at bit.ly/3nTB8tO.

The School Zone-Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is looking for a new member! Please e-mail your completed application form to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 30. Find details and the application form at bit.ly/3dpzAmy.

Today is the last day to submit your feedback on the draft Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) for #TheOrbit! Join the discussion at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/go or email [email protected] by midnight.

Halloween safety is more important than ever. Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website for tips on how to stay safe this Halloween https://bit.ly/3lJw75k.

We’ve partnered with CMHA- Simcoe County to offer their peer support services for Innisfil residents! You can access free, confidential phone support with a trained Peer Support Worker. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Heads up to households on Angus Street in the Sleeping Lion subdivision! InnPower Corporation's planned outage today has been rescheduled to the alternate date of Oct. 15 from approximately 9 am to 1 pm. All impacted customers have been notified via phone. Details below.

The deadline to submit feedback on the draft Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) for #TheOrbit is tomorrow! Join the discussion at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/go. Did you miss our virtual open house? Catch up below

Our School Zone - Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) meets again virtually on Oct. 20 at 6 pm. Want to join live? Email [email protected] for a meeting invite! Learn more about the committee at innisfil.ca/school-zone-traffic-advisory-committee.

Available today! The Cookstown, Ontario Chamber of Commerce invites you to pick a free pumpkin along Queen Street in #Cookstown. First come, first served. Please keep a physical distance of at least 2 metres from others when selecting your pumpkin. Make something spooktacular and share a pic! There's also a Halloween House Decorating Contest for #Innisfil this year. Visit Innisfil Community Halloween 2020 or bit.ly/2HyXGQe for details and to enter.

#DoorsOpen went digital this year! Although we can’t explore the sites in person, we’re excited to see all the great sites available for virtual viewing. On the Doors Open Ontario website, you’ll find Innisfil’s 4 sites, along with tons of other great sites around Ontario. Visit doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/innisfil to check them out!

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our area. Strong wind gusts, downpours and lightning can toss loose objects and bring down wires and branches. If you see a downed wire stay back! Call 911 and InnPower Corporation at 705-431-4321. #ONStorm Monitor the alert at weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html

Don’t forget about our Future is Youth contest! You could win a $100 Uber gift card. The contest closes this Friday, October 16. You can find all the details at getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/YES.

There’s still time to enter our Future is Youth contest! You could win a $100 Uber gift card just for telling us what you hope the Youth Engagement Strategy will do for the youth of Innisfil. Contest details can be found here getinvolvedinnisfil.ca/YES. Make sure to send your video to [email protected] by this Friday, October 16 at 11:59 pm!

Although the Innisfil Studio Tour can’t take place in-person this year, you can still check out the artists virtually! Head over to the Innisfil Studio Tour Facebook page or visit their website at innisfilstudiotour.ca to start virtually exploring the work of local artists!

Our Youth Connex Committee runs from November to June and is made up of students enrolled in grades 8 through 12, with support from Town Council, staff liaisons and community partners. The YCC works towards promoting youth initiatives and programs that will improve the lives of youth in Innisfil! Learn more here https://bit.ly/3cPmkrn.

Our Operations department worked with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry earlier this week to stock #LakeSimcoe with about 140,000 fingerling whitefish from their fish culture stations. Learn more about Ontario's fish stocking program at bit.ly/34q0oR0.