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Monday, January 16, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – The District Municipality of Muskoka’s Community and Planning Services Department is partnering with all 47 of Ontario’s Early Years and Child Care Service System Managers, to launch a province-wide marketing campaign.  The campaign, which launches today, is aimed at generating an increased understanding of, and support for, Ontario’s licensed child care sector.  “We know that quality early learning is the foundation for lifelong learning and successful...

Thursday, January 5, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in our community this year? Don’t miss two great opportunities to support Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality and Anti-racism (IDEA) in Muskoka in 2023.

Join the IDEA Advisory Group:

Muskoka District Council established the IDEA Advisory Group in 2020 to support its goal to become a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and anti-racist community and approved its Strategic Action Plan in March 2022.

The group...

January 3, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) –  The Significant Weather Event has been lifted for the District of Muskoka roads in the Township of Georgian Bay. 

The District of Muskoka has lifted the Significant Weather Event Declaration for all District roads, including the Township of Georgian Bay, as of January 3rd, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The Significant Weather Event for the District of Muskoka was declared on December 23, 2022. As of 12:00 p.m. on December 31, 2022, the Significant Weather...

Declaration lifted for most District roads – Significant Weather Event remains in effect for the Township of Georgian Bay

December 31, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - After multiple days of treacherous winter weather and significant snow accumulation, the Significant Weather Event (SWE) declared by the District of Muskoka has been lifted for all District roads outside of the Township of Georgian Bay, as of December 31, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. 

The SWE has been lifted for all District roads with the exception...

December 29, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – The Significant Weather Event for the District of Muskoka remains in effect on December 29, 2022.

As warmer temperatures are expected this weekend, the District and partner municipalities are monitoring the forecast and taking additional precautions as this transition in weather begins.

The Weather: What’s Happening

The holiday snowstorm brought significant snowfall and heavy snowpack to Muskoka – when melting and warmer temperatures follow, this rapidly increases...

December 27, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - The Significant Weather Event for the District remains in effect on December 27, 2022. Snow removal efforts have continued throughout Muskoka since declaring a Significant Weather Event on December 23, 2022. Our partner municipalities received a significant amount of snowfall over the last four days - we continue to work together to ensure the plows can operate safely, given the conditions and challenges. 

More snowfall is forecast across Muskoka today, however,...

December 26, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka and partner municipalities are encouraging families to clear 911 signs, so property numbers are visible, and be a “Hydrant Hero” in their neighbourhoods this winter.

As we continue shovel, snowblow and take a few moments to catch our breath – we recognize that this is the most significant snowfall in our memory. District crews are calling this holiday season the “2022 Muskoka SnowGlobe”.

Snow has completely covered, and buried us in Muskoka....

Significant Weather Event – Update: December 25, 2022

December 25, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - Snow removal efforts have continued throughout Muskoka since declaring a Significant Weather Event on December 23, 2022. Our partner municipalities received a significant amount of snowfall over the last two days - we continue to work together to ensure the plows can operate safely, given the conditions and challenges. 

Potential Impact to Solid Waste Collection 

Crews are out clearing the way for property...

Significant Weather Event remains in effect for the District of Muskoka

December 25, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - Snow removal efforts have continued throughout Muskoka since declaring a Significant Weather Event on December 23, 2022. Our partner municipalities received a significant amount of snowfall over the last two days - we continue to work together to ensure the plows can operate safely, given the conditions and challenges.

We’re out there – please be patient.

Plowing and snow removal activities continue...

December 23, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Significant volumes of snow accumulation and chances of flash freezes and freezing rain have triggered a Significant Weather Event to be issued by the District of Muskoka for all District roads.

The Significant Weather Event was declared this evening, December 23, 2022 for areas throughout Muskoka – officials will advise when the Significant Weather Event has been lifted.  

What is a Significant Weather Event?

A Significant Weather Event (SWE) is defined...