News

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

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...

The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Muskoka Community Grant Program on the Engage Muskoka Platform.

The District supports the enhancement of community well-being with a focus on improving a positive quality of life for our most vulnerable population. One way of helping to achieve this goal is through community-funded programs.

The 2021 Community Grant Program is kicking off with the release of third-wave funding made available through...

7 am Collection – Crews are Starting a Bit Earlier!

Beginning Monday, May 31, 2021 crews will begin curbside collection at 7 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 collection day, please set materials at the curb for 7 am.

It has become necessary for crews to begin earlier as we are managing more garbage and recycling each week and more time is needed daily to complete routes. It is less...

The District Municipality of Muskoka is pleased to have resumed the Resort Policy Review project for Muskoka.  Lead by Meridian Planning Consultants Ltd., this project continues initial work from 2017 that was undertaken as part of the comprehensive review of the Muskoka Official Plan.

This project aims to update the policy framework to guide resort development and redevelopment across Muskoka in a way that is consistent with good planning principles.

Public Working Sessions Scheduled

Public...

May 4, 2021 – Heart attack patients in Muskoka now have access to the ‘gold standard’ of care thanks to the Simcoe Muskoka Code STEMI Protocol.

Starting today, residents with heart attack symptoms who present to Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) Emergency Departments in either Bracebridge or Huntsville or who call 911 may now be transported by Muskoka Paramedic Services directly to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie for their lifesaving treatment....

Surveys launched for Bass Lake, Echo Lake, Leonard Lake, Stewart Lake, and Three Mile Lake

The District Municipality of Muskoka has launched public surveys for each of the 5 lakes currently undergoing a causation study in Muskoka. The goal of the surveys is to gather information on lake use and observations of water quality, and how it has changed over time.

We know that residents, visitors, businesses, and others who use the lakes for recreational purposes (stakeholders) have important knowledge...

As we stay at home and put the health and safety of our community first, here are some waste management updates from the District you need to know this spring.

Weekly Garbage Collection Begins

Starting the week of May 2, 2021, garbage is collected every week. Blue box recycling and green bin (urban areas) continue to be collected weekly. There are no changes to your collection day.

To find your collection schedule, download a calendar and learn more, visit www.muskokarecycles.ca. Download our...