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District Chair Encourages Residents to Confirm Top Priorities in Draft Plan

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – District Chair Jeff Lehman is on a mission to gather as many Muskoka voices as possible to ensure the District of Muskoka's new Strategic Plan is addressing the needs and priorities of our communities.

Chair Lehman is calling on residents to take a few minutes to think about Muskoka's future and share their thoughts on the District's Draft Strategic Plan. The draft plan outlines...

Friday, June 23, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – As a leader in the Province, Muskoka’s Community Paramedicine Program is revolutionizing the way primary care is delivered. Muskoka Community Paramedics performs approximately 1,500 home and virtual visits annually. The Community Paramedic program covers the entirety of the District of Muskoka. From Honey Harbour to Lake of Bays and Severn Bridge to North Huntsville, providing healthcare solutions to all who need them. By providing care in patients’ homes...

Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka proudly commemorated the dedication of Alex's Place, a transformative transitional housing facility designed to support at-risk and homeless youth, located at 49B Pine St. in Bracebridge.

What is Alex’s Place?

Alex’s Place is a “homelessness-focused” program supporting innovative local solutions for young people aged 16 to 24 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The program provides safe, affordable, and supportive...

Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – On April 17, 2023, Muskoka District Council passed a resolution to rejuvenate the Muskoka Housing Task Force (MHTF). The task force Terms of Reference have just been approved and the task force has initiated a call for community membership. 

The MHTF was established in 2019 with the goal of identifying and promoting strategies and opportunities for the development of a range of housing options across Muskoka. The task force brought together community members,...

June 6, 2023 - (Muskoka, ON) – The Acton Island Bridge is scheduled for rehabilitation and resurfacing this spring. Motorists will experience only slight delays when crossing the bridge while construction crews work under single-lane conditions for the most part, but several overnight closures will be required to complete the work towards the end of the project. To minimize the impact on the community, the closures will be scheduled to avoid holidays, weekends, and regular commuter traffic....

June 5, 2023 (Bracebridge, ON) - Help Us Plan Together! The District of Muskoka launched a strategic planning process earlier this year. The process involves updating the District’s Vision, Mission and Value statements and identifying the top priorities to address in this term of Council. Community members are encouraged to review the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan draft and complete a short survey at www.engagemuskoka.ca/strategic-plan.

“Council and staff took part in several workshops this spring to...

Electric vehicles or EVs are a hot topic these days. With new technology, there are inevitably many questions and areas of confusion. This Climate Corner newsletter is here to help increase the understanding of EVs and their environmental benefits, and clear up some common misconceptions!

Myth #1: Electric vehicles cannot travel long distances.

Electric vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, with most fully electric models now having a range of 200-300kms, with some having ranges up to 450kms....

Friday, May 26, 2023  (Muskoka, ON)  - The District of Muskoka, in partnership with the Town of Bracebridge, Township of Georgian Bay, Town of Gravenhurst, Town of Huntsville, Township of Lake of Bays and Township of Muskoka Lakes, is developing a Regional Workforce Strategy. The strategy will provide a framework for addressing regional labour challenges and building the skilled workforce that Muskoka needs for the future. The project is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food &...

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka proudly announces that registration for the Muskoka Housing Funding Forum is now open. This virtual platform presents an innovative opportunity for you to unlock a world of funding resources and contribute to the creation of attainable housing options in Muskoka.

In a series of two engaging, informative sessions, the Funding Forum will host speakers from local, provincial, and federal organizations who will share details on current...

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (Huntsville, ON) - The District Municipality of Muskoka was proud to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the new location of Fairvern Long-Term Care Home in Huntsville on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. This ceremony symbolized the start of a new chapter in the lives of 160 residents, who will call this new, leading-edge long-term care home, their new home in 2025. 

The project is possible because of the generous financial support of the Province of Ontario. The Province's...