Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2021 01:57 PM
The average resident will see an overall 2.05% tax increase in the District portion of their municipal property taxes in 2021 for general services, which translates into an impact of approximately $17.57 for a property valued at $300,000 in Muskoka.
District Council approved a $131,668,252 tax-supported operating expenditure budget earlier this week. The 2021 budget focuses on maintaining existing services and service levels across the District, while continuing to invest...
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2021 09:49 AM
March 18, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – While spring brings the promise of warmer weather and longer days, it also brings a variety of conditions, including heavy rain, severe weather, and rapid snowmelt that can increase the risk of flooding in flood-prone areas.
This spring thaw, commonly known as the spring freshet, is a result of snow and ice moving and melting into our lake...
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 03:29 PM
JOINT RELEASE
(Huntsville, ON) Huntsville’s Diggin’ Downtown construction transformation is officially underway. Stage 1 road closures are in effect: Main Street is fully closed from the Bridge to West Street and River Street remains fully closed from High Street to Main Street.
What’s Happening Now: March 15 – March 26, 2021
This week and next, crews are removing asphalt, curbs, poles and traffic lights to access underground infrastructure so we can start Diggin’ Downtown and expose the aging...
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2021 04:44 PM
NOTICE OF CONCURRENT PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA OFFICIAL PLAN, THE TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS OFFICIAL PLAN, AND TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 04-181
Application File Numbers:
District Official Plan Amendment 51
Township Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01/20 LOB (McColl) and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application Z 18/20 LOB (McColl)
TAKE NOTICE THAT: The District of Muskoka Community and Planning Services Committee and the Council...
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 03:06 PM
JOINT RELEASE
(Huntsville, ON) We’re getting ready to start Diggin’ Downtown Huntsville with road closures for construction starting this week.
River Street will be fully closed starting Wednesday, March 10 to allow crews to move machinery into the construction zone. Full Stage 1 road closures and detours start the morning of Friday, March 12, 2021 and will continue until the end of May 2021. Dufferin Construction crews will begin to install fencing along the Main Street to secure the Stage 1 construction...
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 10:46 AM
March 8, 2021 (Bracebridge – ON) Through funding provided by the Province of Ontario, The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) has partnered with Hammond Transportation Ltd. to provide eligible residents with accessible transportation to the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Bracebridge and Huntsville, starting today.
This transportation service is an on-demand, curb-to-curb service and trips will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Only residents of Muskoka who have a...
Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2021 03:21 PM
March 4, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka’s Child Care Fee Subsidy Program helps make child care more affordable for eligible families by reducing the amount of money that families have to pay licensed child care providers to care for their child(ren) under the age of 13.
Do I Qualify for the Fee Subsidy Program?
Eligibility for this program is based on your family income. You can use the online calculator available on our website to determine your eligibility, and view a table...
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 12:04 PM
The District Municipality of Muskoka is pleased to announce that Suzanne Olimer has been selected as the new Commissioner, Finance and Corporate Services effective, March 29, 2021. Suzanne fills the vacancy that was created when Julie Stevens was appointed District CAO in September of 2020.
“Suzanne’s public sector experience in financial management, along with her strong relationship building skills and leadership achievements will bring great value to the District’s Strategic Leadership Team,”...
Posted on Monday, March 01, 2021 02:03 PM
March 1, 2021 (Muskoka, ON) - Reduced load restrictions of 5 tonnes per axle will take effect on many District roads beginning March 15, 2021.
Roads are their most vulnerable in the spring as frost leaves the ground. Load restrictions help extend the lifespan of the road surface by minimizing damage from heavy vehicles. Road conditions will be continually monitored and the restriction will be lifted when road conditions will allow.
Signs will indicate restrictions on District roads where...
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 02:05 PM
February 26, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) - The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is pleased to announce that the 2021 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is being offered to eligible residents once again, virtually.
The District is registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and works with local libraries and volunteers to provide free income tax clinics to eligible individuals living in Muskoka. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the District...