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Community Update: Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 at the Pines Long-Term Care Home
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 11:40 AM
(Bracebridge, ON) A staff member working at the Pines Long-Term Care Home has tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member is symptomatic as of this morning and self-isolating at home. The home area where the staff member worked has been declared in outbreak status and as an added precaution, residents this staff member was in contact with have been placed on isolation precautions. The families of the affected residents have now been notified. Testing of all residents in the home area will take...
COVID-19 Update: Impacts to District of Muskoka’s Programs and Services During Provincewide Shutdown
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 01:05 PM
The Ontario Government announced a provincewide shutdown that will take effect on Saturday December 26, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. Learn about the time-limited restrictions and public health and workplace safety measures that have been put in place by the Province.
The following is a summary of impacts to the District of Muskoka’s programs and services during the provincewide shutdown period:
All Non-Essential Visits to the Pines Long-Term Care Suspended
All non-essential...
Muskoka District Council Approves a New Climate Strategy for Muskoka
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 01:00 PM
December 23, 2020 (Bracebridge – ON) On December 21, 2020, Muskoka District Council approved a comprehensive climate strategy designed to tackle climate change at both corporate and community levels.
The strategy, titled “A New Leaf: Muskoka’s Climate Strategy” (A New Leaf), is a set of integrated directions and practical actions proposed to manage and reduce Muskoka’s contribution to climate change, and to prioritize adaptation goals, actions, and programs to prevent or minimize the impacts...
2020 Community Services Recognition Award Program
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 02:45 PM
(Bracebridge, ON) – 2020 was the seventh year for the Community Services Recognition Award Program, a program that recognizes the outstanding contributions made by individuals and/or groups related to the goals and values of Muskoka Community Services. The program is also intended to strengthen partnerships within Muskoka by recognizing the extraordinary achievements made by members within our community.
On Monday, December 21, a special meeting of the Community and Planning Services Committee...
District Council Appoints Ashwin Jadhav to Muskoka Airport Board
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 01:09 PM
Muskoka District Council has appointed Ashwin Jadhav to serve a three-year term as a member of the Muskoka Airport Board of Directors. Ashwin currently works in a leadership role at Pratt and Whitney Canada (P&WC), a division of Raytheon Technologies. He also serves as a Board Member at the Forum of European Aerospace Market Analysts (FEAMA) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Ashwin brings a diversity of experience from companies across the aerospace/aviation value...
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre Expands Older Adult Programs in Rural Communities
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2026 11:39 AM
The District Municipality of Muskoka is expanding its WISE Mobile Active Living Centre into three additional rural communities this fall, making it easier for adults aged 55 and over to access free programs closer to home.
WISE supports healthy, independent living by bringing people together to build friendships, learn about local resources, and participate in engaging activities in a welcoming community setting.
Programs run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include:
- Coffee and tea social time
- Health education sessions
- General interest...
Partnerships Expanding Early Learning and Child Care Opportunities in Rural and Remote Muskoka
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026 12:58 PM
Collaborative partnerships boost access to licensed child care, EarlyON programs, and more family supports in rural and remote communities
Muskoka, ON – Families in rural and remote communities across Muskoka are benefiting from expanded access to licensed child care, early learning opportunities, and family supports through ongoing collaboration between the District of Muskoka, local school boards, child care operators, area municipalities, and community partners.
Access to early learning and child care plays
Free Income Tax Clinics Available Across Muskoka
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2026 09:44 AM
Eligible residentscan receive support filing theirtax returns at no cost
Muskoka, ON – Free income tax clinics are available across Muskoka for the 2026 tax season through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Residents with lower incomes who qualify can get help filing their taxes at these clinics.
The clinics are hosted by the District of Muskoka, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), local groups, and volunteers.Filing taxes annually can help residents access valuable...
2026 General User Fees, Rates and Charges
Posted on Monday, January 05, 2026 02:53 PM
2026 USER FEES, RATES AND CHARGES
On January 1, 2026, rates and fees for District services and programs will increase. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2026 Budget. Residents and businesses are encouraged to review all user rates and effective dates, and to take note some key changes related to:
Port Carling Locks
Various lock user fees will increase on January 1, 2026. These increases are needed to support increased operating costs along with capital upgrades at the locks and associated...
District of Muskoka Declares November 24–28 as Muskoka Business Week
Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 01:37 PM
Celebrating local businesses and strengthening partnerships across Muskoka
Muskoka, ON-The District Municipality of Muskoka has officially declared November 24 to 28, 2025 as Muskoka Business Week, recognizing the essential role local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations play in strengthening Muskoka’s economy and quality of life. The declaration follows a staff report to Muskoka District Council recommending formal recognition of the week to support regional economic...