Keeping Up In Ward 3

Have you taken a look at tomorrow night's Council Meeting Agenda? Was there anything on their that you had questions about that you would like me to address?

A travel advisory is in effect this morning. Be prepared to adjust your driving to changing road conditions and maintain a safe following distance.
Our snowplow crew is out to help you get where you need to be. See which streets and sidewalks have been cleared in the last 12 hours by using our interactive plow tracker at innisfil.ca/snow.

It's BINGO day!!! Kids 12 and under can come and play for FREE with a food bank donation!! LOT'S of fun on this cold and chilly day!!!

Hang on to those Town of Innisfil hang tags! They are still good for 2024!!

Some things don't change with the . Please hold on to your resident parking pass! All parking passes issued in 2023 will remain valid until further notice. 🅿️✅
Still need a pass? Visit Town Hall or an Innisfil Idealab & Library branch with proof of residency.
Find more information at innisfil.ca/parkingpass.

Now that the holidays are over, it's time to get back out and hang out with your friends and neighbours! Two great local options tonight!!

It may be a winter wonderland outside, but it's not too early to think about summer employment! We're recruiting summer students to support our Operations and Summer Camp teams in the following roles:
➡️ Summer Inclusion Supervisor
➡️ Site Supervisor
➡️ Summer Coordinator
➡️ Inclusion Camp Counsellor
➡️ Mobile Youth Centre Ambassador
➡️ Camp Counsellor
➡️ Parks & Facilities Maintenance
Apply by January 23 at innisfil.ca/CurrentOpportunities.It may be a winter wonderland outside, but it's not too early to think about summer employment! We're recruiting summer students to support our Operations and Summer Camp teams in the following roles:
➡️ Summer Inclusion Supervisor
➡️ Site Supervisor
➡️ Summer Coordinator
➡️ Inclusion Camp Counsellor
➡️ Mobile Youth Centre Ambassador
➡️ Camp Counsellor
➡️ Parks & Facilities Maintenance
Apply by January 23 at innisfil.ca/CurrentOpportunities.

Have you checked out the Hope Tree this year ??

Share your hopes for the new year at the Hope Tree ✨ Located at Innisfil Beach Park, this sparkling tree is lit each winter as a symbol of our community’s resilience, perseverance, and spirit.

One more week until the kiddos go back to school!

Are you looking for something to do with them? Check out what's happing at the Innisfil Idealab & Library !!

Events — Innisfil Public Library Explore Innisfil Public Library. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community.

Happy New Year!!

Will I see you at the New Years Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547 Innisfil at 1pm?

One full year serving! One full year on council. I have provided quarterly updates prior to this – so rather than a yearly run down let’s just talk about the last 90 days. October till December 2023 was filled with events, meetings, conversations, connections, learning and more.
It is always neat to see events happening and being supported by those living here! I enjoy attending these events because of the connections and conversations that do happen when we are not behind keyboards. The Mayors Prayer Breakfast (hosted by the Innisfil Community Church) and the Cookstown Pancake Breakfast at the Firehall were great October happenings that I was privileged to attend and in turn had some great conversations with community members!
I loved meeting Jennifer Howard from Proceyon, with other council members, and Mitch from our By Law Department this quarter. These conversations provided me with a better understanding of their services, their views on their services and more importantly it gave us the opportunity to brainstorm some ideas for going forward of maybe tweaks and changes and implementations that could make a difference for us all.
In November a few of us attended an Energy Symposium Conference in Toronto. Mayor Dollin was the moderator at this event on day 2. I was grateful that Councillor Waters was with me, and he helped me better understand and absorb what was being shared by answering my questions as each speaker presented.
November 11th – 3 Ceremonies and Poppy tagging at Sobey’s! I love that we pause and honour our veterans in various ways and through various programs and committees. I am grateful for those who served and do serve and glad I was able to participate in all the November 11th happenings. November 11th also included the very first Diwali Festival – what a great day and event to bring to our community.
December brought us to Santa Claus Parades (two), Gingerbread house competition, Menorah lighting and a sing-along at town square I was able to attend! Again, all great moments for connecting and conversations face to face!
The town square sing-along was something a local teen was so instrumental in putting together. A local teen! I want to highlight this. It was an individual who wanted to do something community wise, and she reached out and looked for support and the how to and make it happen and as a result MADE it happen!
In between all of this – there were multiple ribbon cutting ceremonies, grand openings, business anniversaries and a few retirement parties to attend of long-time business owners. The business community is so important in our town. Their growth and sustainability so important for us all. To me these were not just handshake moments but truly moments where I could be part of and witness local support for our growing business folks. In a conversation with one of our local entrepreneurs – I asked how supported she felt by our town and the programs. In response to the DMZ Program specifically she shared a statement I want to pass along – her statement was: “No business in Innisfil should fail or not feel supported, there is so much here to help.”
In closing – what a great quarter this was and a close to 2023.
Have an idea? Reach out.
Feel there is a need being unmet? Reach out.
Have a positive moment to share? Reach out.
Have some constructive criticism to share? Reach out.
2024 – I am excited and so ready! We live in a great town with amazing community spirit. Thank you for being part of it.

Have a safe and enjoyable New Years Eve tonight! Please help to keep our streets safe by not drinking and driving!

Have you picked which classes you want to sign up for yet?? Is there a class that you were hoping would there but isn't? Is there a class that you are super excited to be signing up for??

Check out programs online at innisfil.ca/activeinnisfil.

Looking for something to do today/tonight? Why not head on over to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547 Innisfil at 1pm OR to the Innisfil Lions Club tonight at 7pm to play some Euchre!!!

Hey book lovers, is open, even when the library isn't!

You can explore a vast collection of ebooks and audiobooks from the comfort of your cozy nook, without ever having to step outside.

Visit innisfilidealab.ca/cloudlibrary/ to get started!📖

Looking for something fun to do with the kids today??

fun continues at Town Square! ❄️⛸️ The skate trail operates from 8 am to 9 pm daily.
All activities are weather permitting. For skate rental hours and more information, visit innisfil.ca/TownSquare.

So, I have to admit, that boxing day is just as exciting for me as Christmas! I LOVE getting good deals and the excitement from standing in line at O' Dark-Thirty!!

From my family to yours. Merry Christmas!

Looking forward to attending the ribbon cutting today at Rehoboth Salon on IBR at 3pm!

As the weather gets colder, make sure you take a quick look over at the InnServices website for tips and hints regarding frozen pipes!

Frozen Pipes | InnServices Extreme cold weather can lead to frozen pipes in your home. Here is some helpful information on how you can reduce the risk of your pipes freezing.

Libraries are essential for students and researchers. They provide a quiet and conducive environment for study, access to academic journals, research databases, and reference materials.
Need a quiet space to study or work? Book our quiet pods at the Lakeshore or Cookstown branch!

One last council meeting for the year ... well, it's a planning meeting but you can still join us in person or on line!

What a great night!!!! A huge thank you to Mackenzee for organizing this holiday filled evening and to Anna Goldsmith for coming and leading the carols!

Will you be joining us tonight??? I am a terrible singer but am looking forward to joining in and spreading the holiday spirit!!

Word on the street is that the Essa Agriplex is putting on the 4th Annual Christmas Tractor Parade? Well... THEY'RE RIGHT!
TONIGHT ~ Monday, December 18 - Stroud
For any questions/concerns/curiosities, please send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 705-726-1200!

Have you finished your holiday shopping?? What about a town hoodie for that hard to buy person??

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How are you spending your Saturday night?? We are out driving around checking out the houses as a family for the 4th Annual Light It Up Innisfil contest!!! We’ve got our favourites, which ones are yours?

Fun day catching up with friends visiting some local events.

Did you get a chance to get out and support local?

Had fun last night at the Innisfil Spartans Junior Hockey Club hockey game with fellow councillor Robert Saunders and Mayor Lynn Dollin. We almost missed the “pj toss” because they scored their first goal within the first couple minutes! Game ended in a 4-4 tie.

The Spartans & Christmas 4 kids will be hosting their 2nd annual PJ toss during the December 15th game against the Orillia Terriers! PJ’s will be tossed on the ice after the Spartans first goal. All sizes of PJ’s will be accepted.

Innisfil's Christmas for Kids (all year round)