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Call for Volunteers - People Helping People: Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 11:13 AM
(October 13, 2022 – Muskoka, ON) The District Municipality of Muskoka is calling for volunteers to help support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, in preparation for tax season.
This vital, free support service operates under the Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), which offers free tax preparation services to individuals and families, seniors and persons with disabilities with low incomes. We rely on volunteers to offer their time to help and support...
Diggin’ Downtown Project Celebrated with Official Ribbon Cutting
Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 05:00 PM
(Huntsville, ON) The Town of Huntsville and District of Muskoka celebrated the completion of the Diggin’ Downtown construction project today, with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony in downtown Huntsville. Members of Huntsville’s Town Council, District of Muskoka, community partners and project staff joined together on October 4, 2022, to celebrate the success of the largest construction project our community has experienced to date.
Huntsville’s Mayor, Karin Terziano, expressed her...
Community Grant Recipients Announced! - CE Fund and PIF Grant Program
Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 01:22 PM
September 23, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) The District Municipality of Muskoka launched the 2022 Muskoka Community Grant Program in May of this year, offering grant opportunities through the Pay it Forward (PIF) Grant Program and Community Enhancement (CE) Fund.
Grant applications were evaluated by the Community Grants Staff Review Committee. The Staff Review Committee recommended them to the Commissioner of Community and Planning Services for approval and grants were awarded in August 2022.
2022 Muskoka...
Emergency Culvert Repair – Full Closure of Southwood Road (Muskoka Road 13) Planned for Next Week
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 08:23 AM
Update: Closure has been extended until 5PM Friday, August 19, 2022. See the full update
Monday, August 8, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – An emergency full road closure of Southwood Road (Muskoka Road 13) is required next week. A failed culvert, located approximately 1 km from Muskoka Road 169 will cause Southwood Road to be fully closed in both directions for four days, during the week of August 15, 2022, with a significant detour in effect.
- Southwood Road (Muskoka Road 13) fully closed starting at 10:00 a...
Moving Forward Together – A Barrier-Free Muskoka
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2022 02:53 PM
District Accessibility Advisory Committee needs community input to break down accessibility barriers
August 4, 2022 – (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is updating its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Input from community members is key. Please share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to help us create a plan to create a Barrier Free Muskoka.
We are working on a plan that will identify accessibility barriers our community may experience when using our facilities,...
Making quality child care more affordable, accessible, and inclusive
Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 02:42 PM
August 2nd, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - On March 28, 2022, the Province of Ontario announced that they had reached a deal with the Federal government on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement (CWELCC). As the service manager for Early Learning and Child Care in Muskoka, the District of Muskoka is working closely with the provincial government and local licensed child care operators to phase in an average of $10 a day/child for eligible families by 2026.
Affordability for...
District and Muskoka Futures Unique Partnership Key to Success of Muskoka Business Recovery Fund
Posted on Monday, July 25, 2022 01:24 PM
July 25, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The partnership between the District and Muskoka Futures through the Muskoka Business Recovery Fund was a critical response during the pandemic, ensuring important local jobs were maintained. Recognizing that many businesses in Muskoka were unable to access various relief programs, the District provided a $750,000 loan to Muskoka Futures. Futures then leveraged the District's investment to create a $5.4M relief loan fund, the largest program offered by any...
Paramedics from across the Region receive Governor General’s EMS Exemplary Service Medal
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 10:57 AM
July 19, 2022 (Muskoka, Ontario) – 24 Paramedics from across the District of Muskoka, County of Simcoe and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation were awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals, recognizing their years of exceptional service. The Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon was represented by Lt. Col Jean-Martin Brault from Canadian Forces Base Borden at a special ceremony held this afternoon.
Those honoured at this event were...
Improvements to Santa’s Village Road Underway
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2022 02:01 PM
District encourages visitors to “Follow Santa”
Monday, July 18, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Improvements and upgrades to Santa’s Village Road (also known as Muskoka Road 15) started this week. A smooth driving surface, enhanced safety features, improvements to drainage and a paved shoulder will be in place later this fall.
Meaningful consultation and engagement with community members guided this project over the last several years. Our community told us that we needed to meet the needs of all road...
District Chair to Retire Celebrating 28 Years of Public Service
Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2022 11:30 AM
July 5, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – In a statement issued today at the offices of the District of Muskoka, District Chair John Klinck announced that he has informed District Council, CAO Julie Stevens and the District Clerk’s office that he will not be seeking re-election this fall.
In an earlier email to District Council advising them of his decision, Chair Klinck stated that he considers the opportunity to have served with them as Muskoka’s District Chair “one of his life’s greatest blessings.” ...
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