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Innisfil proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day

Whereas the Town of Innisfil does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by drug poisonings; and

Whereas we recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as remembering loved ones lost to drug poisoning and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; and

Whereas we resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, which claimed the lives of 136 (confirmed and probable) residents in Simcoe Muskoka in 2022, which was 22% lower than the 171 in...

AED donation helps create safer soccer fields in Innisfil

Innisfil, ON – Last week, members of Innisfil Council celebrated the donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the community. AEDs are portable devices designed to provide life-saving treatment to individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The AED was supplied by the Chase McEachern Memorial Fund through a generous donation from Gateway Casinos Innisfil. The device is placed at the Innisfil Recreational Complex soccer fields.

“Thanks to the Chase McEachern Memorial Fund and...

Road closure: 9th Line (25th Sideroad to Sandy Trail)

9th Line from 25th Sideroad to Sandy Trail will be temporarily closed for a water valve repair on August 14 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local traffic only—no through access.

For more information, please contact Customer Service at 705-436-3710.

Road work: Gilford Road

Gilford Road from 20th Sideroad to Beach Road is being rehabilitated and widened. Work includes the installation of a multi-use pathway. 

Construction schedule

The Contractor (Georgian Paving) is scheduled to start on August 7, 2023. Road work is expected to be completed by November 3, 2023. Working hours are anticipated to be between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some work on Saturdays may be required.

Public road access and traffic disruptions

Traffic disruptions may occur during construction. Driveway access...

Innisfil opens cooling stations due to heat warning

Innisfil, ON – Following the heat warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Town of Innisfil is opening cooling stations starting on Wednesday, July 26.

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

According to the alert, the heat warning is expected to...