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Test your smoke alarms and be Saved by the Beep

Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 09:12 AM

Innisfil, ON – Thursday, September 28 is Ontario’s very first Test your Smoke Alarm Day. Innisfil is excited to participate in this new province-wide initiative by encouraging all residents to be proactive when it comes to fire safety in their homes.

In 2022, there were 133 fire fatalities in the province, the most in 20 years. “We have to work together to bring these numbers down and stay safe,” says Brent Thomas, Fire Chief, Town of Innisfil/Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. “We truly hope...

Innisfil marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 04:32 PM

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil recently held a ceremony to acknowledge National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Members of Council, representatives from MP John Brassard and MPP Andrea Khanjin’s offices, and staff from the Barrie Native Friendship Centre attended to mark this solemn occasion.

“We held this event to raise more awareness about the importance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30,” says Mayor Lynn Dollin. “This is a reminder of the children’s lives...

Local employers are invited to join community conversations on workplace mental health

Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 03:58 PM

UPDATE: Innisfil's event has been postponed. Stay tuned for details.Innisfil, ON – The Towns of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil are excited to announce the launch of two community conversations for local businesses to learn about the benefits and tips to supporting employee mental health in the workplace. These events are part of the South Simcoe Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s collaborative efforts to tackle tough social issues and improve the well-being and safety of residents.  

Mayor Dollin speaking to crowd at business breakfast

Mayor’s Business Breakfast brings local leaders and entrepreneurs together in Innisfil

Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 03:34 PM

Innisfil, ON – The Mayor’s Business Breakfast brought together more than 130 attendees at Friday Harbour in the Town of Innisfil on September 13. Local business leaders, students and dignitaries gathered to network with fellow entrepreneurs and changemakers and hear strategic updates impacting Innisfil’s business community.

"This annual event is all about creating shared goals, learning from each other, and laying the groundwork for collaboration as we strengthen Innisfil together,” says Mayor...

Innisfil opens cooling centres

Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 02:34 PM

Following the heat warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Town of Innisfil has opened its cooling stations.

The cooling stations will be available at the following Innisfil ideaLAB & Library branches during operating hours until the heat warning has ended:

  • Cookstown Branch - 20 Church Street
  • Lakeshore (Alcona) Branch - 967 Innisfil Beach Road
  • Stroud Branch - 7883 Yonge Street

When temperatures are high, overexertion will increase the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration or heat...