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Recognizing the achievements of staff across public works

The District of Muskoka is proud to recognize several staff members who have recently achieved significant professional certifications and designations, demonstrating their commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality services to our communities. 

Water and Wastewater

• Isabella Barletta – Wastewater Treatment Class 1 (WWT1)
• Dave Lettress – Wastewater Collection Class 1 (WWC1) and Wastewater Treatment Class 1 (WWT1)
• Derek...

Residents and seasonal property owners now have a new, convenient place to drop off household waste, recycling, and organics in the Bracebridge area. 

The District Municipality of Muskoka celebrated the official opening of the Lake Muskoka Depot in Bracebridge today, marking an important milestone in the Bin Site Transition Project. 

The depot is located at 1770 Beaumont Dr, Bracebridge, ON, and opened for service last Saturday,...

Residents are already sharing their priorities and helping guide decisions for the future of Muskoka.

Since launching earlier this month, the District's 2027 Budget Survey has received strong participation from residents across the community. The feedback received is helping staff and Council better understand what matters most to the people who live, work, and visit Muskoka.

Every year, the budget helps determine how services are delivered, how infrastructure is maintained, and where future...

Muskoka, ON – The Province of Ontario reaffirmed its support for the District of Muskoka's Lake System Health Water Quality Monitoring Program through a $479,750 investment from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. This ongoing provincial support strengthens efforts to protect water quality across the region’s lakes, rivers, and other waterways, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and sustainable for...

The District of Muskoka is celebrating the completion of this new affordable housing development in Bracebridge, designed specifically for seniors and people living with disabilities.

More than a building

Bright, beautiful and built with care, 100 Pine Street offers:

• A mix of affordable studio and one-bedroom rental units
• Housing for people on community housing waitlists and...

Muskoka, ON - The District Municipality of Muskoka is working on a Service Excellence project to improve how residents, businesses, and visitors find information and access municipal services.

Supported in part through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program, the project will:

• improve access to online information and services
• make it easier to find information and complete tasks on the District website
• reduce confusion about where to go for information and support
• create a simpler and more user-friendly...

Muskoka, ON – How should Muskoka manage and pay for waste over the next 30 years? The District of Muskoka is taking an important step in answering that question as Council prepares to review recommended options for the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) on June 15. 

The SWMP is a long-term roadmap that will help guide waste management decisions from 2026 to 2056. The plan looks at ways to reduce waste, increase diversion from the Rosewarne...

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The transitional housing development is part of the District’s Big Move on Housing, a $30 million investment to accelerate housing initiatives and reduce homelessness across Muskoka.

“This project is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about...

Construction scheduled to begin in Port Carling and Bala as early as June

Muskoka, ON -- The District of Muskoka will be installing three new pedestrian crossings in the Township of Muskoka Lakes to make its roads safer and more accessible for all. 

About the Pedestrian Crossing in Port Carling

A pedestrian crossing with overhead signs and bright flashing lights will be installed at Muskoka Road 118 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) near Stephen Road in Port Carling. Construction is scheduled to start as early as June and the