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Local Artist Creates Special Mural at The Pines in Thanks to the Community
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 07:28 AM
April 22, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Local artist Kimberly Rideout Chivers revealed a very special new mural at the Pine Long-Term Care home this week. Kimberly had announced earlier this year that she was looking to donate a mural as a way to pay it forward and thank the community that supported her during a health crisis. Her social media posts asked for suggestions from the community as to where the mural should go, and the Pines Long Term Care Home was the most popular suggestion.
Pines staff worked...
District of Muskoka starts preparing for Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC)
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 06:43 AM
April 4, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – On Monday, March 28th the Province of Ontario announced that they had reached a deal with the Federal government through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement.
This is a historic agreement between the Province and Federal governments. Both governments have a shared vision that every child deserves the best start in life. CWELCC means that eligible families, those with children aged 0-5 enrolled in a participating licensed child...
The Home For Good youth housing Facility to be named “Alex’s Place” in honour of Alex Kerswell
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 07:07 AM
March 22, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - In 2019, two District staff members, Shawn and Leanna Kerswell, and their family experienced a terrible tragedy when their son, Alex, died by suicide. He was a young man experiencing mental health issues, and their family could not access the help they needed. Leanna and Shawn (and their son Chris) want to ensure that Alex is never forgotten.
Since this tragedy, staff at the District have wanted to do something to support the Kerswells to honour his memory....
No Time To Waste - Taking Action on Garbage
Posted on Monday, March 21, 2022 07:46 AM
No Time To Waste - Taking Action on Garbage, Muskoka’s Roadmap to 60% Waste Diversion
March 21, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - As part of the District of Muskoka’s Waste Strategy, a reduction in no-charge weekly garbage bag limits at Waste Facilities starts the week of April 4, 2022.
The changes were approved by District Council in December 2021 as part of the Waste Strategy and Roadmap to 60% Diversion. Reducing garbage is critical to extend the life of Muskoka’s one remaining landfill...
2022 District Budget Features Investments in Housing, Roads, Long-Term Care and Watershed Programs
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2022 09:11 AM
(Feb. 25, 2022 – Bracebridge, ON) -- District Council has approved a $84 million tax-supported operating budget for 2022, where an average resident will see an overall 2.27% tax increase in the District portion of their municipal property taxes in 2022. This translates into an impact of approximately $19.86 for a property valued at $300,000 in Muskoka.
2022 Budget Highlights:
The 2022 budget features important investments in roads, housing, long-term care, watershed initiatives,...
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