Media Releases

August 12, 2020 (Bracebridge - ON) The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) launched the 2020 Muskoka Community Grant Program in June of this year. The program looked for applications from Grassroots Community Groups, Not-for-Profit Organizations and Registered Charities with projects aimed to enhance the vitality and well-being of the Muskoka Community and that had a focus on improving a positive quality of life for our most vulnerable population.
Available grant...
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Community Paramedics in Muskoka continue to conduct testing for COVID-19 if you are COVID Asymptomatic
Testing will be done at drive-through locations that are listed below in Muskoka on days and at times indicated below. You do NOT need an appointment to be tested at one of these drive-through locations. Drive-through wait times will vary depending on volumes.
Individuals must wear a mask and bring a valid health card. If you are travelling in from outside of the...
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The District has engaged additional curbside collection contractors to address the recent delays and to help better serve residents at this time. Residents may notice changes to the typical pick up timing and different trucks servicing their routes.  Collection days remain the same, but please remember to have all materials to the curb by 8 am on your collection day regardless of when your items are usually picked-up.  
We appreciate your patience and understanding...
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July 27, 2020 (Bracebridge, ON) - Through the Ontario government’s Home for Good Program, the province has invested $1.5 million in Muskoka to provide people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, the housing and support services they need.
The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is in receipt of the funding and is working with community organizations on a supportive housing project that will feature both affordable housing units and space for support...
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Effective immediately, watering restrictions are in effect in Port Severn until further notice. These restrictions have been recommended by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks to ensure the continued safety of the water system.
Restrictions:
The use water from the Port Severn water system for the purpose of operating sprinklers or amusement devices or filling swimming pools is not permitted.
The use of water from the Port Severn water system...
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