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Town of Innisfil launches new citizen portal and website

Innisfil, Ontario – The Town of Innisfil launched its improved online experience today, featuring a completely transformed website and new citizen service portal named MyInnisfil.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve communication between the municipality and our community,” said Mayor Lynn Dollin. “The new innisfil.ca and MyInnisfil portal create a seamless integration between finding important town information and using digital service offerings. We’re thankful to all of the community members...

Innisfil Hope Tree: Inspiring hope during the pandemic

Innisfil, ON – On the evening of Tuesday, December 14, Mayor Lynn Dollin, Members of Council, and members of the Innisfil community gathered at Innisfil Beach Park for the lighting of Innisfil’s Hope Tree.
The Hope Tree was created in 2020 as a symbol of hope and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to challenge our community, the Hope Tree was once again lit up as a way to celebrate the holiday season, unite the community, and give residents an opportunity to share their...

Scrooge the Ticket raises over $3,000 for the Innisfil Food Bank

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil’s annual “Scrooge the Ticket” campaign successfully turned parking tickets into donations this year. The campaign collected $3,710 in cash donations and $145.61 in food/toy donations. A grand total of $3,855.61 will support the Innisfil Food Bank, an outreach program of the Innisfil Community Church.

“Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Scrooge the Ticket campaign and to our By-law Officers for making it happen,” said Mayor Lynn Dollin. “It warms...

Innisfil proposes amendments to Fireworks By-law

Innisfil, Ontario – The Town of Innisfil is seeking public input on the proposed amendments to the Fireworks By-Law.

At the November 24, 2021 Council meeting, Town Staff presented their recommended amendments to Members of Council in a Staff Report. The recommendations include:

• Limiting the number of days upon which fireworks can be set off to the day of the holiday (or, in the event of inclement weather, to an alternate day as declared by the Town’s Chief Fire Official);
• Including Lunar New Year,...

Residents invited to share their views on short-term accommodations

Innisfil, Ontario – The Town of Innisfil will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to present a draft proposal for a new licensing program for short-term accommodations (STAs) in Innisfil. The community is invited to learn more about the program and share their ideas and views with members of Council and Town staff on how short-term accommodations (such as Airbnb’s) can best be managed in the Town of Innisfil.

“Vacation rentals have a long history in Innisfil...