Either way, the proposed Orbit development planned for Innisfill, a town of 37,000 just southeast of Barrie, is making residents take notice. He said the entire community will include 7,000 homes and cover about 56 hectares, within two kilometres of Lake Simcoe. It's a called a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), which allows a developer to sidestep local planning watchdogs, like conservation authorities. Crowder says a Minister's Zoning Order to override local planning watchdogs could negatively impact the lake's wildlife. (Donny Crowder)A group called the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition shares those concerns.

Source: CBC News April 17, 2021 09:01 UTC