Shea Road Public Boat Launch – May 3, 2022
The public boat launch located at 1194 Shea Road is in disrepair. This launch is managed by the township and unfortunately, no funds are available in the 2022 budget to repair the launch. The township is hopeful that funding becomes available in 2023 to make the necessary upgrades at the Shea Road location. The next closest boat launch is at…
Read MoreMedia Release – New Election Portal for 2022 Municipal Election – April 13, 2022
MUSKOKA LAKES – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is pleased to announce the launch of a new election portal on the Township’s website. The next municipal and school board election is happening on October 24, 2022, in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. To help residents prepare, the Township has created a comprehensive election portal to deliver important information on voting,…
Read MoreNo Time to Waste – Taking Action on Garbage | March 21, 2022
March 21, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - As part of the District of Muskoka’s Waste Strategy, a reduction in no-charge weekly garbage bag limits at Waste Facilities starts the week of April 4, 2022. The changes were approved by District Council in December 2021 as part of the Waste Strategy and Roadmap to 60% Diversion. Reducing garbage is critical to extend…
Read MoreParks and Recreation Master Plan – Key Themes Questionnaire | March 18, 2022
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is in the next phase of community engagement for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A series of Key Themes have been developed based on the results from the public use survey in the fall of 2021. The last step before drafting the Master Plan is to receive final comments on these Key Themes to…
Read MoreNDMNRF Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety | March 18, 2022
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect until Friday March 25, 2022. This message will effect residents within the NDMNRF Parry Sound District which includes the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound and a…
Read MoreUpdated Regulation of Fireworks By-law 2022-013
The Township of Muskoka Lakes has updated the Regulation of Fireworks By-law. Fireworks are now only permitted on the following holidays between dusk and 11:00 p.m.: Victoria Day and the Saturday and Sunday of that same holiday weekend; Canada Day and, Where Canada falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the preceding (before) Saturday and Sunday; Where Canada Day falls on a…
Read MoreFire Master Plan – February 16, 2022
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is developing a Fire Master Plan to ensure that our fire services meet the future needs of the growing community. The Fire Master Plan study includes an assessment of the operations and divisions within the Muskoka Lakes Fire department including fire stations, trucks, staffing, firefighter engagement, equipment, fire prevention, response procedures, training, public education programs,…
Read MoreBlue-Green Algae Public Notice Lifted | January 27, 2022
2022-01-27 The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) would like to inform residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes that additional laboratory analysis confirm the blue-green algae bloom impacting Hammel’s Bay and the south shoreline of Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes has dissipated. Please be advised that the public health notices regarding precautions for blue-green algae…
Read MoreSite Alteration/Tree Preservation By-law Review – Have your voice heard!
Posted today from Engage Muskoka Lakes: The Township of Muskoka Lakes is committed to the protection of the health and integrity of the natural environment and the water quality of its lakes and rivers, which are all part of the Township’s most valuable resources. To ensure that environmental protection meets the highest standards, consideration is being given to updating the…
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