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Huntsville’s Diggin’ Downtown: Stage 1 Road Closures Start Friday, March 12, 2021

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 03:06 PM

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(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...

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On-Demand Transportation Service for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 10:46 AM

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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...

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District Launches New Online Application for Child Care Fee Subsidy Program

Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2021 03:21 PM

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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...

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District Welcomes Suzanne Olimer as New Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services

Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 12:04 PM

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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,”...

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Truck Half-Load Restrictions on District Roads in Effect March 15, 2021

Posted on Monday, March 01, 2021 02:03 PM

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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...

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2021 Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics

Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 02:05 PM

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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...

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Investigations Lead to Charges Against Former Employee Under Safe Drinking Water Act

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 04:33 PM

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February 24, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) The District of Muskoka takes responsibilities related to the safety of our water extremely seriously.  Strict procedures and comprehensive measures are in place to ensure that we meet or exceed the provincial standards.  As a result of District of Muskoka staff identifying potential concerns, an investigation was initiated in March 2019 related to the conduct of an employee. The employee was immediately placed on leave pending an investigation and concerns...

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Notice of Public Meeting Concerning an Amendment to The District of Muskoka Official Plan

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 04:25 PM

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District of Muskoka Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 50 -

2020 Lake System Health Update

The District of Muskoka Community and Planning Services Committee will hold a Public Meeting on:

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Time

Location

March 18, 2021

1:00 p.m.

This meeting will be held ELECTRONICALLY in accordance with the Municipal Act and the District of Muskoka Procedural By-law, which allow meetings to be held virtually

PURPOSE: The Public Meeting is being held to receive feedback on a proposed Amendment...

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Community Update: Thank you to Community and Partners During Bracebridge Water Emergency

Posted on Friday, February 05, 2021 02:37 PM

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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...

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Community Update: COVID-19 Outbreak Status lifted at the Pines Long-Term Care Home

Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2021 01:08 PM

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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...

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