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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...

Monday, January 3, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - Earlier today, the Premier announced that schools would remain closed to in-person learning.  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 has begun to work with child care centre operators, school boards, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the Province to re-establish Emergency Child Care.  Re-establishing...

December 31, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) -- This week five (5) staff members at The Pines Long Term Care Home (the Pines) tested positive for COVID-19, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has placed the Home under outbreak status.  All staff who tested positive are symptomatic and are isolating at home.  

The Pines staff is working with Public Health, and following their guidance, 95 residents are being isolated in their rooms as a precaution.

We want to thank all our staff, residents...

December 22, 2021 - Muskoka, ON - The holiday season is filled with joy and giving – but unfortunately, it’s also a season filled with trash.
Want to do your part to reduce holiday waste? Make sure you keep your blue box off the naughty list. 

Muskoka’s Blue Box Naughty List

These items are not recyclable in Muskoka’s program – please keep your blue box off the naughty list, and keep these items out of your recycling:

x      masks and gloves

x     ...

Prepare for Winter Collection with our Wintry Curbside Tips

December 9, 2021 (Muskoka, ON) - Bi-weekly garbage collection means winter has arrived in Muskoka. As we prepare for the months ahead, our goal is to provide consistent waste collection during challenging Muskoka winter conditions and we need your help!

• If winter weather delays collection, updates will be posted at www.muskokarecycles.ca and on our Muskoka Recycles mobile app.
• Don’t forget – we start collection at 7 a.m.! Set material out...

CN Rail - Full Road Closure at Torrance Crossing on Southwood Road (MR13)

December 7, 2021 (Muskoka, ON) - CN Rail has scheduled a full road closure of Muskoka Road 13 (Southwood Road) at the CN Crossing in Torrance for rail repairs on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. 

The road will be fully closed at the CN Crossing near 4635 Southwood Road.

With the exception of emergency service vehicles, no through traffic will be permitted during this closure. Motorists...

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for water customers in the Town of Gravenhurst.

The water is safe to consume. The water does not need to be boiled before drinking.  For more information, visit www.smdhu.org or call Health Connection Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, ext. 8811 to speak with a public health...

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Monday, November 29, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) was issued on Saturday and remains in effect for Town of Gravenhurst water customers until further notice.

Water Testing Continues

As part of the Boil Water Advisory issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the District is required to sample water and submit consecutive water tests for a minimum of 48 hours before the Advisory can be lifted....

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Sunday, November 28, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) remains in effect for Town of Gravenhurst water customers until further notice. At this time, we advise that Gravenhurst water customers boil their water for at least 1 minute before consumption  (drinking, cooking, brushing teeth) or use an alternate potable source of water until the Boil Water Order and Advisory is lifted by the Medical Officer of...

Water Service Restored – Boil Water Advisory Now in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Saturday, November 27 (Gravenhurst, ON) - Water service has been restored to municipal water customers in the Town of Gravenhurst, however the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory, which is a standard procedure after the water system has been restored.

Out of an abundance of caution, the District turned the taps off to municipal water customers in Gravenhurst early this morning...