Media Releases

Necessary bridge repairs to the Port Carling Locks Lift Bridge are scheduled for Monday, August 26 th , 2019 from 7am – 7pm.  
The District would like to advise motorists to anticipate delays on their Monday commute, especially during peak travel times.  The road will remain open to traffic at all times and there will be no detour, but traffic delays are expected due to single lane reductions.
These repairs are necessary to repair the surface...
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In partnership with Area Municipalities, the District of Muskoka is developing a Waste Management Strategy to explore options to reduce the amount of waste produced in the region.  Some activities being considered include enhanced reduction, reusing, recycling, and composting programs.   Residents are encouraged to provide suggestions and share their ideas through scheduled Community Consultation Sessions and an online “Waste Matters” survey.
“The...
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August 21, 2019 (Bracebridge, ON) -- The District Municipality of Muskoka and the Township of Muskoka Lakes are investigating and facilitating information sharing after a Provincial Order was issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).  The Province’s Order relates to the non-compliance of a private communal sewage treatment system in the Village of Minett, located in the Township of Muskoka Lakes.   
“The District and...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
UPDATE:
As at 15:45 (3:45 p.m.) the primary runway 18/36 (asphalt) has been re-opened. The secondary Crosswind runway 09/27 remains closed until further notice.
BACKGROUND:
August 2, 2019 (Bracebridge, ON) -- A grass fire at the Muskoka Airport occurred shortly after 13:00 (1:00 p.m.) today. Emergency Services are on scene and fire suppression is underway.
As of 14:25 (2:25 p.m.), both the primary runway 18/36 (asphalt), and the...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2019 (Bracebridge, ON) -- A grass fire at the Muskoka Airport occurred shortly after 13:00 (1:00 p.m.) today.  Emergency Services are on scene and fire suppression is underway.   
As of 14:25 (2:25 p.m)., both the primary runway 18/36 (asphalt), and the secondary Crosswind Runway 09/27 (grass) have been closed by the Emergency Services on scene until further notice.
All other airport services remain open and operational. ...
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