Media Releases

Potential impacts to curbside collection are anticipated in Huntsville and Bracebridge this Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22. If materials are not collected on your regularly scheduled day, please leave them curbside until 8:00 pm the following day (Friday for residents with scheduled Thursday collection and Saturday for residents with scheduled Friday collection).
If materials are not collected by 8:00 pm Saturday, November 23, please contact the District...
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November 18, 2019 (Bracebridge, ON) -- The District Municipality of Muskoka (District), in partnership with YWCA Muskoka, has received a grant of $5,000 through the Towards Parity in Municipal Politics (Towards Parity) project that is sponsored by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and funded by the Department for Women and Gender Equality.  The Towards Parity program funds local initiatives that strengthen opportunities or reduce barriers for women and allow...
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TORONTO/MUSKOKA, November 18, 2019  - Seeking adventure in Muskoka this winter has never been so easy and hassle free. Toronto based airline, FLYGTA is offering weekend flights between Toronto and Gravenhurst, providing the best way to travel to Muskoka all year round. Whether searching for a winter getaway for family, a couple’s winter escape, or a winter weekend getaway package, FLYGTA wants to help travelers avoid the gridlock and stress of driving on the icy and...
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November 8, 2019:  Recent news reports regarding high levels of lead found in tap water in homes across Canada has prompted responses from municipalities across the country.  The District would like to assure the community that the municipal drinking water systems in Muskoka are safe.
“The District of Muskoka would like to confirm that there are no lead pipes in its municipal water distribution system,” said Marcus Firman, Director of Water and Wastewater...
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District of Muskoka shares update on King William Street project at Community Information Session
November 7, 2019 - The District of Muskoka hosted a Community Information Session on November 5 to provide an update on the King William Street construction project.  Information shared included an update on the progress to date, challenges experienced during construction as well as discussion on work remaining for the season and start-up in 2020. The water, sewer...
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