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Unwanted and too much stuff? How to help the environment when decluttering.

The winter is a great time to take stock of what we need and don’t need for the year ahead.  Whether it be clothes or household items, when we declutter, it’s important we make sure to dispose of the items properly. In this month’s Climate Corner, we share ideas of how to reuse or repurpose items you are not using, and if you can’t, then where to donate or dispose of them. 

Reuse/repair:          

1. Many times, we have clothing items...

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka is making historic investments in affordable housing. Through the 2025-2026 budget, Muskoka District Council has committed increases of $1 million annually over the next two years to expand existing housing and homelessness initiatives.

Through the Muskoka Affordable Housing Initiatives Program (MAHIP), two funding opportunities are now available for eligible builders, developers, and homeowners to help boost the supply of...

Key investments areas include affordable housing, long-term care redevelopment, repairing and maintaining District roads, and the expansion of Muskoka Paramedic Services.

Friday, January 17, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – District Council approved it’s first multi-year budget yesterday, part of Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan commitment to future thinking. The 2025 tax-supported budget reflects an operating levy of $101M and an investment of $109M in capital. The 2026 tax-supported budget reflects an...

Monday, January 13, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – Residents, businesses and community organizations can now apply for various District of Muskoka road permits through a new online portal, Permit Central.

Permit Central is designed to guide applicants through the entire application process, including processing payments. Switching to this online platform provides applicants with streamlined access to permit preparation, payment and status updates 24-7. This saves residents, visitors and business owners...

Friday, January 10, 2025 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka has temporarily closed Silver Bridge in the Town of Bracebridge to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as a precautionary measure following a review of site conditions earlier this week. The closure ensures public safety while a detailed structural assessment and investigation are completed.

During routine sidewalk maintenance, the Town of Bracebridge Operations staff identified unusual issues clearing the snow on the bridge and...

Safety improvements start in January to make driving easier, keep traffic moving, and support growth in ‘the flats’

Thursday, December 19, 2024 (Bracebridge, ON) - Muskoka Road 118 West plays a vital role in connecting residents, businesses, and visitors in Bracebridge. As traffic increases, the District of Muskoka is taking steps to ensure this essential route in 'the flats' evolves with the needs of our growing communities.

Starting in January, safety improvements will be introduced on Muskoka...

Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka is seeking public input to help update its Lake System Health policies. These policies guide waterfront development while protecting Muskoka’s natural environment.

As part of the Muskoka Official Plan (MOP) Comprehensive Review, the District is updating its policies to address challenges such as climate change, water quality and shoreline development. Public participation is essential to ensure these updates are informed by the...

How we get around Muskoka has a big impact on the climate. Transportation fuel use is the primary driver of energy use and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in Muskoka, making up 67% of energy costs and 74% of GHG emissions, most of which come from privately owned vehicles. To truly reduce GHG’s in Muskoka, it is essential that we embrace alternative transportation options such as public transit.  How can we do that when we live in a rural area where we don’t have the same public transit...

Sunday, December 1, 2024 (Muskoka, ON) – All curbside collection scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, including Downtown Business Area Routes, has been cancelled due to the ongoing Significant Weather Event and challenging road conditions across Muskoka.

Residents are asked to keep their waste materials inside and avoid placing them at the curb to limit interference with critical snow clearing operations. Updates on set-out limits and next week’s collection schedule will be shared as soon as...