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Town of Innisfil selected as one of Canada's best places to work

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Places to Work, 2022, by the publication Human Resources Director (HRD).

“We have so much to be proud of at the Town of Innisfil – exceptional people, dedicated focus on customer service and a supportive environment for our team,” says Oliver Jerschow, CAO. “The awards focused heavily on an organization’s ability and responsiveness to employee needs during the pandemic. The Town of Innisfil was chosen for this prestigious...

Let the dogs out at Innisfil Beach Park this summer

Innisfil, Ontario – This summer, the Town of Innisfil invites residents and visitors to bring their dogs to the new Dog Beach at Innisfil Beach Park. The pilot initiative runs on Wednesdays from June 1 to August 31 on Beach 1, located at 676 Innisfil Beach Road.  

“We’ve heard from community members that they want a dedicated space to bring their dog for beach days and water access,” says Nicole Bowman, Director of Operations at the Town of Innisfil. “We thank the Innisfil Beach Park Ad...

Heat warning in effect

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil, following the heat warning issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), will open cooling stations on Tuesday, May 31.

The cooling stations will be located at the following library branches starting on May 31 until the heat warning is cancelled.

• 20 Church Street, (Cookstown) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 967 Innisfil Beach Road (Alcona) from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 7883 Yonge Street (Stroud) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note, to keep everyone safe, mask use...

Residents reminded to keep fireworks safety top of mind on Victoria Day

Innisfil, ON – With Victoria Day approaching, the Town of Innisfil reminds residents to be safe with the use, handling, and disposal of fireworks.

“If you choose to set off fireworks, make sure you carefully follow the label directions, have a water source handy and ensure that there is always a responsible adult present,” said Innisfil Fire Chief Brent Thomas. “We urge residents to be considerate of their neighbours and respect that some individuals, children and pets can be negatively affected...

Town of Innisfil receives national learning and development award

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil has received national recognition for its Learning & Development 2.0 Strategy from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA).  The Town was presented with the 2022 CAMA Professional Development Award, in the 20,001 to 100,000 population category, during a virtual Awards of Excellence Ceremony held today.

“CAMA is pleased to recognize the municipal excellence demonstrated by Innisfil with their learning and development strategy,”...