The IDA is reaching out to you our members, to let us know what issues or concerns you have in the Town of Innisfil or Simcoe County. Please write to us to let us know specifically what you’d like us to look into. Please keep in mind our Mission and…
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…
Bradford Bypass Opposition continues… In November 2021, the Innisfil Town Council, along with other municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed, voted NOT to support the Bradford Bypass. This was reflected in similar dissent from all of the environmental organizations in Ontario (including the Innisfil District Association), demanding a thorough, up-to-date environmental review. Nonetheless, the…
Auditor General’s findings underscore Bradford Bypass concerns Barrie, ON – In her Dec. 1 annual report Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk found that “decisions about important public infrastructure and services, such as highways…appeared to be disconnected from, or inconsistent with, other land-use planning processes and policies.” Bradford Bypass The AG…
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….
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.
