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Waste collection crews are starting a bit earlier!

The District of Muskoka is asking residents to set material at the curb a bit earlier on their scheduled collection day. Starting the first week of June, collection crews will begin curbside collection in our communities at 7:00 am.

We’re working closely with our contractor to find better and more efficient ways of getting your waste collected. We need your help! On your regular collection day, please set materials at the curb for 7:00 a.m.

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Recent graduate? Retired and looking for a way to give back? Join us tomorrow at the Muskoka Care Career Expo!   

Join the District of Muskoka and other Long-Term Care partners tomorrow, Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the Muskoka Care Career Expo!

Are you a recent graduate, have a grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or looking for a job that can provide growth and career advancement? If you’ve always wanted to start a fulfilling and rewarding career in Care, providing residents...

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Huntsville’s Diggin’ Downtown Stage 2 Road Closures Start Early June

The Diggin’ Downtown Huntsville project is getting ready to enter Stage 2 of construction in the upcoming weeks. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Brunel Road to Centre Street including King Street, for Stage 2 work.

Upgrades and repairs to the driving surface on the swing bridge are almost done. In early June, the bridge will be open to traffic and pedestrian access will remain open at all times. Repair...

The District of Muskoka (District) is developing a Regional Broadband Strategy to expand and improve broadband connectivity across Muskoka.  A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to hire a consultant to explore Muskoka’s unique connectivity challenges, confirm the needs and interests of businesses and residents (both year-round and seasonal), and create a plan to meet future connectivity and infrastructure requirements across Muskoka.

The Muskoka Economic Recovery Task Force (MERTF)...

The District of Muskoka is launching the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program in the Township of Muskoka Lakes on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  

Every Sunday this summer, Lakeside Waste Collection trucks will be at locations in the Township of Muskoka Lakes during scheduled times, to accept household bagged garbage and recycling. This special collection is intended for residents whose homes are only accessible by boat. 

For more information on Lakeside Waste Collection including...