Posted on Friday, February 05, 2021 07:37 AM
The water main break failure that occurred in the late evening of Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Bracebridge was exceptionally large in scope and scale. The District offers its sincere apology for the significant impacts and inconveniences that were experienced by the entire Bracebridge community during the water service disruption and the Boil Water Advisory that resulted.
Thank you to our Community, Partners and Staff
First and foremost we would like to thank the residents and businesses...
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2021 06:08 AM
We are pleased to share that the outbreak status at the Pines Long Term Care Home has again been lifted following a period of 14 consecutive days with no new cases. We thank staff for their hard work, perseverance and dedication that made this significant achievement possible. We also thank residents, families and the community for their on-going support and best wishes.
The District remains focused on protecting residents and staff from COVID-19 and extensive measures are being taken...
Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 05:23 AM
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 07:31 AM
District of Muskoka is inviting community members and representatives from agency partners to join an advisory committee for its IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism) Project. The District launched the IDEA project last summer to promote and celebrate diversity, create opportunities for dialogue, strengthen relationships and help combat systemic racism in Muskoka. The project explores best practices, programs, initiatives and tools that can be used to support the goal...
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 04:09 AM
Message from Muskoka District Chair John Klinck
"On Monday January 18th during the District of Muskoka’s Municipal Modernization Committee meeting, a presentation was made by a member of the public that contained racially insensitive remarks that were both entirely inappropriate and contrary to our Community’s collective values and aspirations.
As Chair of both that Committee and the District of Muskoka, I failed to honour both my professional obligation and personal beliefs, and did not exhibit...