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County starts accepting brush collection request as of May 9

This news release was issued by the County of Simcoe. 

With continued response to clean up the immense amount of brush caused by the ice storm that hit parts of our region in March, the County of Simcoe is providing another increased service to support our residents and communities.

Starting Friday, May 9, 2025, and up until Friday, May 23, residents across the County (outside of the highly impacted areas*) can submit requests for brush pickup from specific addresses, with collections commencing...

Connect with neighbours and local government at Innisfil's Neighbourhood Nights

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil is bringing back Neighbourhood Nights, a series of events aimed at fostering connections among residents. Each evening will offer fun activities, municipal information booths, and opportunities for people to meet their neighbours and local dignitaries.

Neighbourhood Nights will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:

• May 15 at Sandycove Acres – The Wheel (2 Weeping Willow Drive)
• May 22 at Innisfil Beach Park – Lot F (676 Innisfil Beach Road)
• May 29 at Morgan...

Town of Innisfil invites community to help shape new planning by-law

The Town of Innisfil is seeking feedback on the updated draft of the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) By-law for Alcona and the town’s shoreline area. Community members are encouraged to have their say by taking part in two public engagement events:

• Drop-In Open House – Tuesday, May 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Innisfil Town Hall
• Public Meeting – Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Innisfil Town Hall and online

These sessions offer a chance to explore the revised draft, see how previous...

Innisfil proclaims World Maternal Mental Health Day

Whereas, since 2016, a multidisciplinary group of maternal mental health activists, academics, clinicians, and people with lived experience come together internationally once a year to raise awareness for maternal mental health services for all; and

Whereas in many countries, as many as one in five new mothers experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and...

Construction begins on Phase 1 of improvements at Innisfil Beach Park

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil is excited to announce that construction on Phase 1 of the Innisfil Beach Park improvements is scheduled to begin this week.

"After years of careful planning and valuable input from our residents, it's exciting to see the revitalization of Innisfil Beach Park take shape," says Mayor Lynn Dollin. "Construction has been scheduled to minimize disruptions to current park usage as much as possible as we work to build more recreational opportunities, better access,...