NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF INNISFIL
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INNISFIL, ON – The Town of Innisfil is working closely with the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit and other community partners to monitor the global situation and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic locally. As a measure of precaution to protect residents, the following programs are impacted:
Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Programming
All events and programs at all Library locations are cancelled up to and including Sunday, April 5. This includes all registered and drop-in programs for adults, teens and children. All March Break programs and special events have been cancelled from March 14 – 21, 2020. At this time all Library branches will remain open according to regular schedules but we are closely monitoring the situation and this may change on short notice.
Recreation & Leisure Programming
All Recreation programs are cancelled from Monday, March 16 up to and including Sunday, April 5. This includes (but is not limited to) public skating, shinny and pickleball. Facilities remain open at this time, however, if permit holders would like to cancel, refunds will be available. For information about refunds contact Active Innisfil at 705-436-3710 or [email protected]
The following meeting is impacted:
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council Meeting “Planning Public Meeting - Staff Report DSR-042-20 - Innisfil Beach Road and Lakelands Avenue Zoning and Shoreline By-law Amendments” scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 has been cancelled. This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.
The following facilities are impacted:
Fire Stations
All fire stations are closed to the public, but remain operational.
In order to be pro-active we are doing the following:
- Increasing hand-washing signage at all Town facilities and public community spaces ;
- Providing training and messaging to staff to ensure everyone is aware of best practices when it comes to preventing transmission; and
- Remaining in communication with our partners at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to ensure we have the latest information and are ready to act as soon as possible.
“This is a fluid situation – and one that is changing quickly,” says Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin. “The best way to prepare is by informing yourself with accurate, credible sources of information like the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.”
The Town of Innisfil may announce further cancellations in the coming days as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Please continue to check Innisfil.ca and our Facebook and Twitter accounts for updates. Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website to learn about best practices and how you and your family can prepare.
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