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November 8, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – We are excited to announce the YWCA Women in Business program has partnered with the District of Muskoka to offer a FREE 8-week program geared towards women who would like to start a home child care business, or for those who currently offer childcare but want to become an approved home child care provider with Muskoka Home Child Care Agency (MHCCA).

This program will take participants through the visioning, planning, and steps needed to start up and run an approved...

As a result of two confirmed staff cases of COVID-19 that were reported last weekend, all residents and staff completed COVID-19 testing at the beginning of this week.  We are pleased to confirm that there are no new positive cases to report.  Full testing of all residents will be completed again on Monday, November 8, 2021, and daily rapid testing of all staff or essential caregivers entering the Home will continue until further notice.

Under guidance from Public Health, the Home remains...

The Fairvern Community Information Session scheduled to take place this week has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 18, 2021.   The session has been postponed so that all available District efforts and resources can be focused on supporting residents and staff at the Pines Long-Term Care Home, which has been placed in outbreak status by Public Health.   See the full community update about the Pines here: https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/news/community-update-progress-after-staff-test-positive-for-covid-at-the-pines-ltc-home.aspx

Following two confirmed staff cases of COVID-19 at the Pines Long-Term Care Home over the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) placed the Home in outbreak status and has ordered more than 65 residents to isolate for 14 consecutive days in their rooms.   At this time, general visiting remains suspended, and only staff, essential caregivers, and essential visitors may enter the Home.

All efforts and available resources at the District are being directed to supporting residents...

Effective November 1, 2021 for the following in-person court services are now available by appointment only:

• Traffic ticket and fine payments
• Requesting a trial
• Filing Re-opening applications
• Filing Motions for Extension of Time to Pay Fines

Please call (705) 645-1231 or email poa@muskoka.on.ca to book an appointment.

Non-contact services continue to be available for the following services:

• Pay your ticket on-line at www.paytickets.ca
• Pay your ticket or file for a court date by drop box located at the...

Two staff members working at the Pines Long-Term Care Home have tested positive for COVID-19.   Both staff are symptomatic and are isolating.   As two staff members have tested positive, the Home has now been placed in outbreak status by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). 

The first staff member received positive test results yesterday, October 29, 2021 and heightened measures were immediately put in place as advised by Public Health.  A second staff member...

Join us for updates on Fairvern Nursing Home’s transition of operations and progress on the redevelopment project underway!

The District of Muskoka, the Town of Huntsville, and the Fairvern Nursing Home Board of Directors are all working together to ensure the best outcomes for residents and their families, staff, and the community.   A community information session has been scheduled to provide updates on both the redevelopment and transition projects, including:

• An overview of the next phases...

The District of Muskoka is moving forward with a phased approach to reopening its offices and facilities to the public to provide in-person services.  A great deal of planning and preparation has gone into reopening our offices, and many protocols are in place to ensure the health and safety of both staff and members of the public.

All visitors, customers and clients accessing in-person services will be required to follow all public health guidance and enhanced health and safety requirements,...

October 18, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) - Have you ever wanted to try using transit? This is your chance! You can ride for FREE on the Corridor 11 or Rural and Community Connection bus services until November 1, 2021, when fare collection resumes.

With the District of Muskoka’s 'Ride the Bus for Free' promotion, you can get to the grocery store, medical appointments, or spend the day exploring the area.

The Corridor 11 Bus travels north and south along Highway 11 between Huntsville and Orillia, stopping...

October 12, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – After weathering a challenging 2020 in a sector that was one of the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many positive signs of recovery to celebrate at the Muskoka Airport.  Recent highlights from the Muskoka Airport include:

• Increased Aircraft Traffic:  There has been a substantial increase in Aircraft traffic for the period of July through August 2021 from the same period in 2020.   Visitor traffic was up 62% for jet aircraft, up 62% for...