Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 04:17 PM
The Port Carling Large Locks is reopening on Monday, May 1, 2023 with restrictions in place to protect the health and safety of staff and the community.
Visitors can access the large locks beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, during regularweekdayoperating hours. Lockage fees can be found on ourwebsite. Visitors to the Port Carling Locks are reminded that the use of the locks and onsite facilities is at their own risk.
Boaters are to...
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 09:59 AM
In a presentation to Council, the District’s Geomatics team highlighted several new apps that have been added to the Muskoka GeoHub since its launch in 2020. Three of the latest apps were developed to support the work of the District and the area municipalities, including a 2019 Muskoka Flood Historical Video app, a Muskoka Votes app to support the 2022 municipal election, and a new local wildfire mapping app.
Muskoka Flood 2019
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Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:31 PM
(Bracebridge, Ontario) – District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Julie Stevens is pleased to announce the appointments of Arfona Zwiers as the new Commissioner of Community and Planning Services (CPS) and James Steele as the new Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works (EPW) for the District Municipality of Muskoka (District). Steele will begin his new role with the District on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, and Zwiers will join the District effective Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Recruitment...
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 02:44 PM
April 25, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVIT) run through the District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is booking appointments for May and June!
The District is registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and works with community partners and volunteers to provide FREE tax clinics to eligible individuals, families, seniors and persons with disabilities living in Muskoka.
Residents who need to file their taxes can now complete the online appointment...
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 03:28 PM
April 22, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Local artist Kimberly Rideout Chivers revealed a very special new mural at the Pine Long-Term Care home this week. Kimberly had announced earlier this year that she was looking to donate a mural as a way to pay it forward and thank the community that supported her during a health crisis. Her social media posts asked for suggestions from the community as to where the mural should go, and the Pines Long Term Care Home was the most popular suggestion.
Pines staff worked...