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(Feb. 25, 2022 – Bracebridge, ON) -- District Council has approved a $84 million tax-supported operating budget for 2022, where an average resident will see an overall 2.27% tax increase in the District portion of their municipal property taxes in 2022.  This translates into an impact of approximately $19.86 for a property valued at $300,000 in Muskoka.  

2022 Budget Highlights:

The 2022 budget features important investments in roads, housing, long-term care, watershed initiatives,...

District lifts declaration of Significant Weather Event in the Town of Huntsville and Township of Georgian Bay 

February 24, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - The Significant Weather Event has ended for District of Muskoka roads in the Town of Huntsville and Township of Georgian Bay. 

Please use caution and extra care when using roads and sidewalks. Residents and visitors are reminded that vehicles may still be ticketed and/or towed if they interfere with normal snow removal operations.

This...

February 23, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) -- District Council approved plans to transition the Fairvern Nursing Home operations in Huntsville, Ontario, effective June 30, 2022.  The Board of Fairvern and the District have been collaborating for several years to support the redevelopment of Fairvern into a new 160-bed long-term care facility, which is expected to be complete in 2025.  Fairvern currently operates as a non-profit 76-bed long-term care facility, and the transition of the Home’s operations...

2022 Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics

February 16, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is pleased to announce that the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is well underway and currently booking virtual appointments for March and April 2022.

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...

The District of Muskoka is excited to announce the launch of its EnviroHub, a new information portal showcasing the District’s environmental programs, initiatives and project partners.  These innovative, scientific, and community-based programs make the District a municipal environmental leader in Canada. 

The EnviroHub features Muskoka’s Climate Change Strategy, the Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Lake System Health Program, Floodplain Mapping projects, and more!  The purpose of the EnviroHub...

January 17, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) -- Don MacKay has transitioned to Chair of the Muskoka District Airport, while former Chair Bud Purves and Robin Garret have accepted new three-year terms as Board members of the Muskoka Airport.  

 “On behalf of Council, I am so pleased to welcome Don to the role of Chair for the Muskoka Airport Board,” John Klinck, District Chair and ex-officio member of the Muskoka Airport Board.  “His wealth of expertise and leadership experience in the Tourism...

January 7, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – Testing has confirmed additional COVID-19 resident cases and additional staff cases at the Pines Long-Term Care Home (the Pines).   The Pines remains in outbreak status until further notice. 

Thank you to our dedicated staff, Pines residents and families for their support and patience during these challenging times as visiting restrictions continue to keep our residents safe.

Status of Cases

Residents:

• Currently, there are ten (10) active resident cases, and two...

January 6, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – In accordance with the return to a Modified Step Two of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen,  the District of Muskoka offices remain open at this time to support residents with core in-person services.  These offices include the District’s main administration office and court building in Bracebridge and the District’s Community Services offices in Huntsville and Gravenhurst. 

Many services are also available online.  Please visit our website at www.muskoka.on.ca...

January 4, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - On Monday, January 3, the Premier announced that schools would remain closed to in-person learning until January 17.  Students enrolled in publicly-funded schools across Muskoka will now be engaged in virtual learning effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The District Municipality of Muskoka understands the impact this decision has on families and has expedited steps to support our community. The District is actively working with child care operators, school...

January 3, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Testing has confirmed new positive COVID-19 resident cases and additional staff cases at the Pines Long-Term Care Home (the Pines).   

The Pines remains in outbreak status until further notice.  Thank you to our dedicated staff, Pines residents and families for their support and patience during these challenging times as visiting restrictions continue to keep our residents safe.

Status of Cases

• Last week five (5) staff members at the Pines tested positive for...