Media Releases

Road Usage - Muskoka Roads 4,15, 17, 50, 118.  Motorists are asked to use caution when travelling these Muskoka Roads on Monday August 20, 2018. Motorists will be sharing the roadways with several cyclists from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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BRACEBRIDGE, GRAVENHURST, GEORGIAN BAY, HUNTSVILLE, LAKE OF BAYS, MUSKOKA LAKES, AND DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – On August 14, 2018, the Province of Ontario passed the Better Local Government Act which eliminates the direct election of District Chair in Muskoka.
In 2018, the District Chair will continue to be selected by the Members elected to District Council, a process that has been in place since the creation of the District Government.
The local municipalities in...
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Muskoka Road 7 has reopened to traffic at the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge following repairs to remedy a bridge malfunction.  The District would like to thank all those affected for their patience.

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Muskoka Road No. 118 has reopened in Port Carling following repairs to a downed Hydro Line and Transformer.  There may be single lane restriction on and off while repairs are completed
The District Municipality of Muskoka would like to thank all those affected for their patience during this unexpected closure. 

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The Township of Muskoka Lakes and the District Municipality of Muskoka (District) are jointly recruiting members to serve on the Minett Joint Policy Review Steering Committee.   The 13 member committee will be appointed to a 12 month term to review and make recommendations regarding Official Plan policies as they relate to the Resort Village of Minett.
“District and Township Councils are focused on recruiting a highly engaged, open-minded, “skills based”...
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