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May 4, 2021 – Heart attack patients in Muskoka now have access to the ‘gold standard’ of care thanks to the Simcoe Muskoka Code STEMI Protocol.

Starting today, residents with heart attack symptoms who present to Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) Emergency Departments in either Bracebridge or Huntsville or who call 911 may now be transported by Muskoka Paramedic Services directly to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie for their lifesaving treatment....

Port Carling Locks Reopening with Restrictions in Place

The Port Carling Large Locks is reopening on Monday, May 3, 2021 with restrictions in place to protect the health and safety of staff and the community.

Visitors can access the large locks beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, during regular weekday operating hours. Lockage fees can be found on our website. Visitors to the Port Carling Locks are reminded that the use of the locks and onsite facilities is at their own risk.

Large Locks

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Surveys launched for Bass Lake, Echo Lake, Leonard Lake, Stewart Lake, and Three Mile Lake

The District Municipality of Muskoka has launched public surveys for each of the 5 lakes currently undergoing a causation study in Muskoka. The goal of the surveys is to gather information on lake use and observations of water quality, and how it has changed over time.

We know that residents, visitors, businesses, and others who use the lakes for recreational purposes (stakeholders) have important knowledge...

As we stay at home and put the health and safety of our community first, here are some waste management updates from the District you need to know this spring.

Weekly Garbage Collection Begins

Starting the week of May 2, 2021, garbage is collected every week. Blue box recycling and green bin (urban areas) continue to be collected weekly. There are no changes to your collection day.

To find your collection schedule, download a calendar and learn more, visit www.muskokarecycles.ca. Download our...

Beginning the week of April 26, 2021, work is planned to improve the Bala Creek Bridge on Muskoka Road 169 near River Street (locally known as the Mill Stream Bridge) in the Bala community.

Single-lane traffic will be in place until the end of June as we repair the bridge structure, repave the driving surface and widen the sidewalks.

What’s Happening?

Bridges are important structures that connect our communities. Regular maintenance and upgrades prevent problems, unplanned bridge closures and other...