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The Results are in - Muskoka’s 2023 Second Home Study is Complete!

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 08:30 AM

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The second home population in Muskoka is a vital component of the culture, traditions, and overall economy in our community. Given this significance, the District of Muskoka periodically conducts a Second Home Study (SHS) to capture important information from second homeowners.

The SHS informs Muskoka District Council on how second home households are used, how they may be used in the future, trends on individual needs and how second homeowners participate...

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A Renewed Sense of Hope for Muskoka - 2023 Muskoka Community Grant Recipients Announced!

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2023 08:23 AM

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July 20, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka launched the 2023 Muskoka Community Grant Program in March of this year which offered grant opportunities through the Pay it Forward Grant Program and Community Enhancement Fund.

Pay It Forward (PIF) Grants are awarded to projects that fulfill one or more of PIF’s strategic goals including:

  • Supporting a healthy, vibrant community
  • Building community capacity and leadership
  • Creatively problem solve to fill a community need
  • Fostering volunteerism and...

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Climate Corner July 2023 - Sustainable Transportation in Muskoka!

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 12:20 PM

EnviroHub - Climate Corner

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are the harmful gases emitted into our atmosphere from activities such as burning fossil fuels (like gas or diesel) in a vehicle, and these gases are causing climate change. In Muskoka, based on the 2018 GHG inventory, 74% of all GHG emissions in Muskoka are caused by tailpipe emissions of burning fossil fuels in vehicles. In order to reduce Muskoka’s GHG emissions to reduce the impacts of climate change, we need to use more sustainable forms of transportation.

In...

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New Muskoka Job Board Launched to Help Employers Connect To Workers They Need

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 11:21 AM

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Muskoka-specific job board and interactive map part of a regional project to address Muskoka’s workforce development needs.

Thursday, June 29, 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, has created a Muskoka-specific job board and interactive map available now at www.muskokajobboard.ca

The job board is part of a Muskoka Workforce...

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Buzzing with Life: District’s New Pollinator Garden Supports Biodiversity in Muskoka

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 09:29 AM

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Thursday June 29, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka is excited to announce our partnership with the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) and the Muskoka Watershed Council in supporting Muskoka’s biodiversity through the creation of a pollinator garden.

The District applied for and received funds through the TD FEF to create a pollinator garden located at 102 Pine Street, directly in front of McVittie Place in Bracebridge. The Muskoka Watershed Council played a vital role...

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Chair's Challenge - Did We Get It Right?

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 09:21 AM

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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...

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Muskoka Community Paramedicine Program: Expanding Healthcare Access and Improving Patient Outcomes

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023 10:10 AM

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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...

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District of Muskoka Proudly Commemorates the Dedication of Alex’s Place

Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 12:48 PM

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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...

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Muskoka Housing Task Force Rejuvenated and Calls for Community Membership

Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 09:18 AM

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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,...

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Taking Action on Acton: Acton Island Bridge: Improvements Underway

Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 03:20 PM

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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....

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