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2022 Muskoka Community Grant Program - Applications Now Being Accepted for PIF and CE Fund
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:10 PM
May 31, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka (District) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 Muskoka Community Grant program on the Engage Muskoka Platform.
The District supports the enhancement of community well-being with a focus on improving a positive quality of life for our most vulnerable population. One way of helping to achieve this goal is through a few different community-funded programs.
Earlier this year, the Muskoka Community Grant Program kicked off with...
Muskoka Paramedic Services Recognizes Staff’s Dedication and Contribution to Paramedicine
Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022 04:49 PM
May 27, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – During National Paramedic week (May 22 to 28), the District of Muskoka used social media and held a medal ceremony to recognize paramedics’ dedication and contribution to paramedicine. Nationally, this year's theme was “Faces of Paramedicine" which focused on the diverse and growing range of specialties within the profession.
As part of the recognition, the District of Muskoka and Muskoka Paramedic Services hosted the first MPS Long-Service Medal Ceremony.
Port Carling Locks Reopening
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 04:17 PM
Port Carling Locks Reopening with Restrictions in Place
The Port Carling Large Locks is reopening on Monday, May 1, 2023 with restrictions in place to protect the health and safety of staff and the community.
Visitors can access the large locks beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, 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
Boaters are to...
District’s GeoHub and Geomatics Team Supporting Area Municipalities Through Apps
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 09:59 AM
In a presentation to Council, the District’s Geomatics team highlighted several new apps that have been added to the Muskoka GeoHub since its launch in 2020. Three of the latest apps were developed to support the work of the District and the area municipalities, including a 2019 Muskoka Flood Historical Video app, a Muskoka Votes app to support the 2022 municipal election, and a new local wildfire mapping app.
Muskoka Flood 2019
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Two New Commissioners Join District Strategic Leadership Team
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:31 PM
(Bracebridge, Ontario) – District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Julie Stevens is pleased to announce the appointments of Arfona Zwiers as the new Commissioner of Community and Planning Services (CPS) and James Steele as the new Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works (EPW) for the District Municipality of Muskoka (District). Steele will begin his new role with the District on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, and Zwiers will join the District effective Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Recruitment...
Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics – Register to get help with your 2021 taxes!
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 02:44 PM
April 25, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVIT) run through the District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is booking appointments for May and June!
The District is registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and works with community partners and volunteers to provide FREE tax clinics to eligible individuals, families, seniors and persons with disabilities living in Muskoka.
Residents who need to file their taxes can now complete the online appointment...
Local Artist Creates Special Mural at The Pines in Thanks to the Community
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 03:28 PM
April 22, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Local artist Kimberly Rideout Chivers revealed a very special new mural at the Pine Long-Term Care home this week. Kimberly had announced earlier this year that she was looking to donate a mural as a way to pay it forward and thank the community that supported her during a health crisis. Her social media posts asked for suggestions from the community as to where the mural should go, and the Pines Long Term Care Home was the most popular suggestion.
Pines staff worked...
District of Muskoka starts preparing for Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC)
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 02:43 PM
April 4, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – On Monday, March 28th the Province of Ontario announced that they had reached a deal with the Federal government through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement.
This is a historic agreement between the Province and Federal governments. Both governments have a shared vision that every child deserves the best start in life. CWELCC means that eligible families, those with children aged 0-5 enrolled in a participating licensed child...
The Home For Good youth housing Facility to be named “Alex’s Place” in honour of Alex Kerswell
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 03:07 PM
March 22, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - In 2019, two District staff members, Shawn and Leanna Kerswell, and their family experienced a terrible tragedy when their son, Alex, died by suicide. He was a young man experiencing mental health issues, and their family could not access the help they needed. Leanna and Shawn (and their son Chris) want to ensure that Alex is never forgotten.
Since this tragedy, staff at the District have wanted to do something to support the Kerswells to honour his memory....
No Time To Waste - Taking Action on Garbage
Posted on Monday, March 21, 2022 03:46 PM
No Time To Waste - Taking Action on Garbage, Muskoka’s Roadmap to 60% Waste Diversion
March 21, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - As part of the District of Muskoka’s Waste Strategy, a reduction in no-charge weekly garbage bag limits at Waste Facilities starts the week of April 4, 2022.
The changes were approved by District Council in December 2021 as part of the Waste Strategy and Roadmap to 60% Diversion. Reducing garbage is critical to extend the life of Muskoka’s one remaining landfill...
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