Changes Coming to Muskoka’s Waste Fees – March 2, 2023
On February 28, 2023, the District of Muskoka Council approved staff recommendations to help families meet new garbage limits in response to changes in the waste program. The changes aim to reduce garbage and extend the lifespan of Muskoka's only remaining landfill. However, the district is struggling to meet diversion goals, with only 34% of waste being diverted. In contrast,…
Read MoreApplication for Consent and Zoning By-Law Amendment – Sandwood Road – January 20, 2023 – Planning Committee Meeting Update
An update on the Planning Committee Meeting on January 20th regarding the application to sever a back lot and rezone the back lots. Thanks to all of the concerned Three Mile Lake property owners who voiced their concerns on this application. Your voices were heard, loud and clear, particularly with the 4 new Township councillors who are new members of…
Read MoreBeatrice Townline Road Closed at Falkenburg Road to 1738 Beatrice Townline Road Due to Flooding – January 6, 2023
MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – As of 2:30 pm on Friday January 6, 2023, Beatrice Townline Road from Falkenburg Road (Muskoka Road 47) to 1738 Beatrice Townline Road is closed due to flooding. There are spots through this portion of the road where water levels would be considered unsafe for vehicles. We thank residents for their patience during this time, and will…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Public Notice Lifted – December 14, 2022
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) would like to inform residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes that additional laboratory analysis confirms the blue-green algae bloom impacting Three Mile Lake and Hammell’s Bay, Township of Muskoka Lakes has dissipated. Please be advised that the public health notice regarding precautions for blue-green algae issued on August 29, 2022,…
Read MoreAdditional Results from August 29th and September 2nd Water Samples – September 27, 2022
Three Mile Lake Community. On Thursday, September 22 we received information concerning the blue-green algae bloom affecting Three Mile Lake from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The communication reported toxin levels from the samples taken on August 29th and September 2nd. Some brief background information regarding cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. Blue-Green Algae is more correctly known as cyanobacteria…
Read MoreAll Candidates Meeting September 24th 2022 – Port Carling Community Centre
The Muskoka Ratepayers' Association is sponsoring an All Candidates Meeting on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 starting at 10:00 AM sharp in the Port Carling Community Centre. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates for all positions so that you can come to an informed opinion when you exercise your vote. You will have an opportunity to meet…
Read MoreMuskoka 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. …
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