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Blue-green algae bloom confirmed: Lake Simcoe, Town of Innisfil

SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed on the southeast shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay (Bear Point area) and the southwest shoreline of Lake Simcoe (Innisfil Beach Park area), Town of Innisfil. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is encouraging residents and visitors to exercise caution.

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, occur naturally in freshwater. Blue-green algae can grow rapidly to form dense blooms when the weather is warm, and the water is shallow, nutrient-rich,...

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Road closures due to flooding

Update (July 11, 2:38 p.m.): All roads have been reopened.

With the significant rainfall last night, Town staff have been dispatched for flood management operations since approximately midnight. The following roads are closed due to flooding as of July 11, 2024 until further notice: 

• Buchanan Street from 9th Line to Crystal Beach Road
• Goodfellow Avenue from 9th Line to Crystal Beach Road
• Maple Road from Belle Aire Beach Road to Spooners Road
• Tall Tree Lane from 9th Line to Crystal Beach Road

Crews will...

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Innisfil's Mobile Youth Centre is coming to a park near you

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil’s Mobile Youth Centre (MYC) is back for another exciting summer, packed with sports equipment, crafts, yard games, and many more free activities. From July 2 to August 30, MYC staff will be touring throughout the community, providing kids the opportunity to stay active, have fun, and make new friends.

The MYC will operate outdoors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting) on the following days:

• Mondays and Fridays at Innisfil Town Square (excluding August 5)

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DMZ Innisfil accepting applications for entrepreneurial support

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the DMZ Innisfil fall program. This initiative invites Innisfil business owners and entrepreneurs to join one of two dynamic programs: the Startup Incubator or the Business Accelerator. The DMZ Innisfil Startup Incubator helps early-stage startups build and grow their business which helps founders achieve key milestones. The DMZ Innisfil Business Accelerator helps growth-focused business owners navigate...

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