Muskoka Votes on October 24, 2022
On October 24th you have the opportunity to elect the next Township of Muskoka Lakes Council. We urge you to vote! You can vote for the Mayor and for the Ward B Councillors. We have included the recommendations from the Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA Endorsement), but please do your own due diligence to determine your own choice of candidates. You…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Bloom Updated to include Hammell’s Bay – September 2, 2022
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes that laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom impacting Hammell’s Bay, Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes. As a result, the blue-green algae notice issued August 29, 2022 for the Carlo Enterprise Road and Cowan Park Road,…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Notice – August 29, 2022
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes that laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom impacting two locations on Three Mile Lake in the area of Carlo Enterprise Road and Cowan Park Road, Utterson, Township of Muskoka Lakes. The full notice is found here: Blue-Green…
Read MorePotential Algae Bloom – August 20, 2022
To the Three Mile Lake Community. This is to inform the Three Mile Lake community of “potential” Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) blooming in the main basin of Three Mile Lake. Please use common sense with regards to the lake water. A report of a potential bloom was submitted Friday, August 19th with the Spill Action Centre of the Ministry of Environment. …
Read MoreParks and Recreation Masterplan, July 19, 2022
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Council adopted the Parks and Trails Masterplan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be used to assist in determining recreation, parks, trails and facilities requirements for the Township that, in conjunction with the Township’s Strategic Plan, will inform future investment and developments. The Plan will allow the Township to guide and manage the direction…
Read MoreLake Protection Workbook July 5, 2022
The Lake Protection Workbook was updated, and a second printing has happened! Now is the time for you to order your copies for your family and waterfront or cottage association. The “Lake Protection Workbook: A Self-Assessment Tool for Shoreline Property Owners” is an educational tool that helps property owners make improvements to their shorelines and provides information about lake protection.…
Read MoreTownship of Muskoka Lakes Announces Draft 3 of Official Plan – June 13, 2022
The Township is pleased to announce that staff and the consulting team will be bringing a report and Draft 3 of the Official Plan to a series of Special Planning Committee meetings commencing on June 20, 2022 at 9 am. This updated draft is based on all of the feedback received from the community and agencies from last fall’s Open Houses…
Read MoreNo Time To Waste – Recycle Right – Muskoka’s Roadmap to 60% Waste Diversion – June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Recycling right makes a difference. When we recycle, it benefits the environment in several ways – material and natural resources are preserved, energy is saved during the manufacturing process, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced that contribute to climate change, and less waste is sent to our only landfill. At the same time, recycling markets…
Read MoreChanges could be coming to pleasure craft licensing in Canada | May 12, 2022
A recent article was written by Cottage Life magazine summarizing prospective changes to the pleasure craft license in Canada. If you operate a marine craft you might be interested to see those changes. Proposed changes to pleasure craft licensing include: Introducing a five-year validity period for pleasure craft licences (PCL). Expanding the Small Vessel Regulations to include all pleasure crafts equipped with…
Read MoreFire Danger Rating – Full Fire Ban – May 11, 2022
With a lack of sufficient rainfall and extremely dry conditions, the Muskoka Fire Chiefs have issued a total FIRE BAN for Muskoka. The Fire Rating is now set at EXTREME. No fires of any type are permitted. No fires are permitted for cooking or warmth. No fireworks are allowed. Conditions are being monitored and the ban will remain in effect…
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