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The District Municipality of Muskoka is excited to launch Muskoka Transit, a new public transit application (app) now available on the Muskoka GeoHub.

The Muskoka Transit app allows residents to plan their trips within and beyond Muskoka by viewing routes of Muskoka transit services all in one interactive map.  

Mapped routes include the Corridor 11 Bus, the Rural and Community Connection Service, the Bracebridge Transit – Ride the Wave, Huntsville Transit and connections to the Simcoe County...

July 12, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) -- The District is seeking community input to develop a Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan (CSWB) for Muskoka.  Every municipality responsible for police services in Ontario must develop a CSWB plan, as part of the Police Services Act.  CSWB plans target important community issues like discrimination, racism, financial security and poverty, housing, mental wellbeing and gender- based violence.  

“The Solicitor General defines community safety and wellbeing...

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Huntsville’s Diggin’ Downtown Stage 2 Road Closures Begin Wednesday, June 16 2021

Construction for Diggin’ Downtown Huntsville will enter Stage 2 on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Stage 2 means that Main Street will be closed to traffic from Brunel Road to Centre Street, including King Street. This brings good news as vehicular traffic will reopen across the swing bridge and on Brunel Road on Wednesday.

Over the next couple of weeks, crews will be finishing up some final restoration...

Are you interested in working with children while operating your own business from home? Would you like to earn a competitive wage, have a flexible schedule, and join a community of home child care providers delivering quality care to children across Muskoka? If so, the Muskoka Home Child Care Agency (MHCCA) wants to hear from you!

Muskoka is in high demand for quality child care.  By being a MHCCA provider, you will help our community meet the need for quality care for children between the...

Waste collection crews are starting a bit earlier!

The District of Muskoka is asking residents to set material at the curb a bit earlier on their scheduled collection day. Starting the first week of June, collection crews will begin curbside collection in our communities at 7:00 am.

We’re working closely with our contractor to find better and more efficient ways of getting your waste collected. We need your help! On your regular collection day, please set materials at the curb for 7:00 a.m.

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Recent graduate? Retired and looking for a way to give back? Join us tomorrow at the Muskoka Care Career Expo!   

Join the District of Muskoka and other Long-Term Care partners tomorrow, Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the Muskoka Care Career Expo!

Are you a recent graduate, have a grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or looking for a job that can provide growth and career advancement? If you’ve always wanted to start a fulfilling and rewarding career in Care, providing residents...

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Huntsville’s Diggin’ Downtown Stage 2 Road Closures Start Early June

The Diggin’ Downtown Huntsville project is getting ready to enter Stage 2 of construction in the upcoming weeks. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Brunel Road to Centre Street including King Street, for Stage 2 work.

Upgrades and repairs to the driving surface on the swing bridge are almost done. In early June, the bridge will be open to traffic and pedestrian access will remain open at all times. Repair...

The District of Muskoka (District) is developing a Regional Broadband Strategy to expand and improve broadband connectivity across Muskoka.  A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to hire a consultant to explore Muskoka’s unique connectivity challenges, confirm the needs and interests of businesses and residents (both year-round and seasonal), and create a plan to meet future connectivity and infrastructure requirements across Muskoka.

The Muskoka Economic Recovery Task Force (MERTF)...

The District of Muskoka is launching the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program in the Township of Muskoka Lakes on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  

Every Sunday this summer, Lakeside Waste Collection trucks will be at locations in the Township of Muskoka Lakes during scheduled times, to accept household bagged garbage and recycling. This special collection is intended for residents whose homes are only accessible by boat. 

For more information on Lakeside Waste Collection including...

The District of Muskoka, Muskoka Landing, Fairvern and Muskoka Shores are excited to announce the Muskoka Care Career Expo, an online virtual event to connect our community with care-related employment opportunities in Muskoka.

• Thursday, May 27, 2021
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Register for the online Muskoka Care Career Expo and connect directly with Care employers hiring now. Visit www.muskoka.on.ca/CareCareerExpo for more information and to register for the Expo.

Who Should Attend?

Is care your calling? If...