Media Releases

May 12, 2017 (Bracebridge, ON) - The Pines Long Term Care Home (The Pines), a division of the District of Muskoka’s Community Services’ department, has much to celebrate with staff and residents after recently being recognized with several Circle of Excellence Awards, as well as securing three-year accreditation earlier this week.  Staff are also celebrating each other’s dedication and the work of their entire team during their Staff Appreciation Week.
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Bracebridge – (May 9, 2017)  The District of Muskoka looks forward to hosting its first Accessibility Conference and Seniors' Wellness Fair on Friday June 2, 2017 at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.  This free all-day community event is themed “Living your Best Life in Muskoka”, and will feature over 50 exhibitors, keynote speakers, workshops, demonstrations, door prizes, light refreshments and entertainment.  All are welcome and encouraged to...
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The planned investigation requiring an earlier road closure is complete and Ecclestone Drive is now accessible to local and business traffic by entering through either the north or south end of Ecclestone Drive. Road reconstruction activities continue on Ecclestone Drive from the Silver Bridge to Wellington Street. All businesses and properties on Ecclestone will be accessible for the duration of the project and all through traffic should take the assigned detour.

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Updated- May 2, 6:45 p.m.
Muskoka Road 6 has reopened.  Clean-up from repair work will continue tomorrow morning. The District Municipality of Muskoka would like to thank all those affected for their patience during this necessary closure.  
Previous Notice:
Road Closure – Muskoka Road 6 (Doe Lake Road) – Culvert Failure    
Gravenhurst
Date(s) Closed:   Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – Expect a full day...
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Date(s) Closed:   Friday, April 28, 2017 – Expect a full day closure
Temp. Closure:  Muskoka Road No. 38 east of Wahta Road 1 between First Nations Liquidation and Ragged Rapids Road due to a culvert failure.  The road will re-open once repairs are complete.    

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