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No Mow May

The idea behind No Mow May is to leave your lawn alone in May – just don’t mow your lawn, sounds simple right? This allows flowers on your lawn to bloom and feed hungry insects and other pollinators that are emerging from hibernation when other flowers are scarce in the early spring season.

This initiative is about as easy as can be – just don’t mow your lawn for 1 month! Not only does this help the pollinators, but if you have a gas-powered lawn mower, this initiative reduces your...

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – (Muskoka, ON) In support of the homelessness crisis in our community, the Province recently announced a funding boost of $761,600 to support Muskoka’s Homelessness Prevention Program, enabling the District to move forward with providing more support to those in need.

Since 2019, the number of people in Muskoka who required help for emergency and transitional housing has almost doubled. The number of shelter nights has increased by 607% in just four years, and the cost for...

April 25, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The IDEA Advisory Group (IAG) announced grant funding to support nine innovative projects through its IDEA Community Grant Program. This critical funding will support programs and initiatives in Muskoka that aim to inspire and benefit our communities.  

IAG is a passionate and committed volunteer team of community members who advise Muskoka District Council on initiatives that align with the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism or Anti-Hate...

Friday, April 21, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - While Earth Day is a great reminder to take action and care for our planet, every day should be Earth Day in Muskoka. The actions we take, no matter how small, can have a significant impact on our communities. Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day - a dedicated day we can reflect, learn, and continue to protect the reason we all live here – our environment.

The District works with our area municipalities, community partners and residents to invest in our...

Pedagogy of Care: Empowering High-Quality Early Learning and Child Care for a Brighter Future

April 6, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka hosted its second Pedagogy of Care Conference on March 31, which brought early learning and child care professionals, educators, and experts together under one roof, to explore the critical role of high-quality child care in promoting children's well-being and success.

Over 130 attendees experienced the opportunity to connect with others who are...

Grant funding will aim to boost workforce development across Muskoka

April 5, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka in partnership with the Town of Bracebridge, Town of Gravenhurst, Town of Huntsville, Township of Georgian Bay, Township of Lake of Bays, and Township of Muskoka Lakes is taking proactive steps to address the challenges and barriers in the changing workforce. The collaborative development of a regional workforce plan is underway to focus on attracting, developing, and...

Ready for Anything: Reminders from MERC 

March 31, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – As the snow melts and the rivers rise, it's important to prepare for the annual Spring Freshet. With longer days on the horizon, your Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) reminds our community to prepare for the 2023 Spring Freshet. 

The spring thaw, commonly known as the Spring Freshet, results from snow and ice moving and melting into our lake and river systems - which can last for weeks as the snowpack melts.  

Working...

Muskoka District Council Approves 2023 Tax-Supported Budget

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - Muskoka District Council has approved the 2023 Tax-Supported Budget, focused on building a strong and healthy community.

The budget includes critical funding for essential infrastructure, investments in long-term care, health services and support programs, and services for our community including funding to combat the homelessness crisis.

As a result of the approved 2023 Tax-Supported Operating...

On the Road to Reconciliation – Muskoka Road 38

Road names can reveal a lot about a community and how they want their history to be remembered

March 21, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – The first road in Muskoka renamed in honour of local Indigenous history and culture, is one step closer to being realized.     

As this pivotal moment draws closer each day, it becomes increasingly clear - the renaming of Muskoka Road 38 represents a critical milestone in recognizing the history, culture and language of the Wahta...