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New CAO appointed in Innisfil

Innisfil, ON – Innisfil Town Council has successfully concluded the recruitment process for the next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Town of Innisfil.

Effective October 25, 2021, Oliver Jerschow will be responsible for leading administration of the municipality. Since 2019, Jerschow has been Vice President, Employer & Stakeholder Relations at the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

“I’m honoured to help the Town of Innisfil navigate their next chapter,” Jerschow said....

New fire chief appointed for Innisfil and Bradford

Bradford West Gwillimbury & Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the recruitment process for the next Fire Chief.

Effective September 27, 2021, Brent Thomas will take on the new role of Fire Chief of Innisfil Fire & Rescue Services and will also serve as the Joint Fire Chief with Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire & Emergency Services.

“I'm looking forward to leading the fire services for Innisfil and...

Innisfil announces new Junior C hockey team coming to town

Innisfil, ON – This afternoon, the Town of Innisfil proudly announced that the Innisfil Spartans will be the newest team playing in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL). The lnnisfil Spartans, owned and operated by lnnisfil Sports Group, will be a Junior C Hockey Team in the Ontario Hockey Association.

“We’re thrilled to share this exciting news for the Innisfil sports community,” said Mayor Lynn Dollin. “A Junior hockey team will foster a sense of community, pride and passion. It will continue...

Innisfil reveals intersex-inclusive Pride Crosswalk

Innisfil, ON – This morning, Town council members and staff joined representatives from Innisfil Pride, UPlift Black and the community to reveal the new Intersex-inclusive Pride Crosswalk at Innisfil Beach Park. Located near the front gate of the park, the crosswalk is a message to citizens that in Innisfil, you have the freedom to be yourself and walk proudly knowing that there are people here to support you.

“We’re excited to celebrate a milestone in the history of our town as we reveal the first...

Orbit transit hub receives MZO approval

Innisfil, ON – The Province of Ontario announced today that a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) has been made to designate lands on the 6th Line for the Town of Innisfil’s future Orbit transit hub.

The MZO will help expedite the building of Innisfil’s new GO Station, as well as the planning process for the surrounding Orbit – a new, cutting-edge community, centred around the new rail station. Designed to prevent urban sprawl, the Orbit will be sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced. This...