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Grant funding will aim to boost workforce development across Muskoka

April 5, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka in partnership with the Town of Bracebridge, Town of Gravenhurst, Town of Huntsville, Township of Georgian Bay, Township of Lake of Bays, and Township of Muskoka Lakes is taking proactive steps to address the challenges and barriers in the changing workforce. The collaborative development of a regional workforce plan is underway to focus on attracting, developing, and...

Ready for Anything: Reminders from MERC 

March 31, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – As the snow melts and the rivers rise, it's important to prepare for the annual Spring Freshet. With longer days on the horizon, your Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) reminds our community to prepare for the 2023 Spring Freshet. 

The spring thaw, commonly known as the Spring Freshet, results from snow and ice moving and melting into our lake and river systems - which can last for weeks as the snowpack melts.  

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Muskoka District Council Approves 2023 Tax-Supported Budget

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - Muskoka District Council has approved the 2023 Tax-Supported Budget, focused on building a strong and healthy community.

The budget includes critical funding for essential infrastructure, investments in long-term care, health services and support programs, and services for our community including funding to combat the homelessness crisis.

As a result of the approved 2023 Tax-Supported Operating...

On the Road to Reconciliation – Muskoka Road 38

Road names can reveal a lot about a community and how they want their history to be remembered

March 21, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – The first road in Muskoka renamed in honour of local Indigenous history and culture, is one step closer to being realized.     

As this pivotal moment draws closer each day, it becomes increasingly clear - the renaming of Muskoka Road 38 represents a critical milestone in recognizing the history, culture and language of the Wahta...

Friday, March 10, 2023 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District Municipality of Muskoka announces the final construction activities for the Santa's Village Road project. After a delay in 2022 due to the need to add additional road bed materials to ensure proper road base conditions as well as the lifespan of the road, construction activities will resume for this project as we move into spring 2023.

Finishing touches - Final Construction Activities Coming Spring 2023

We are excited to see the “finishing...

2023 Muskoka Community Grant Program - Applications for Pay it Forward and the Community Enhancement Fund Now Open!

Monday, March 6, 2023 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka (District) is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Muskoka Community Grant program.

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....

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – You don’t have to travel far to drink some of the best-tasting tap water in the world. For Muskoka residents, award-winning water is only a few steps away – and comes right from their tap.

The District of Muskoka’s Public Works Department has won a silver medal in the Municipal Water Category at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition, and this is the first time the District has submitted an entry. Muskoka’s water sample was judged...

Changes Coming to Muskoka’s Waste Fees

February 28, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – District of Muskoka Council approved staff recommendations to provide some assistance to families to meet new garbage limits.

Change has become necessary to Muskoka’s waste program to reduce garbage and extend the life of Muskoka’s one remaining landfill. At 34 per cent waste diversion, the District is struggling to meet diversion goals as top municipalities in the province recycle, reduce and divert over 60 per cent of...

Tax Season is Here …and So Are Free Income Tax Clinics!

February 28, 2023 (Bracebridge, ON) – With the 2023 tax-filing season upon us, the District of Muskoka is pleased to announce the return of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

The CVITP is based on people helping people. The District registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and works with community partners and volunteers to host free tax clinics across Muskoka. Volunteers file tax returns for eligible people with a...

Monday February 6, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – Muskoka’s economy can’t be fully understood without recognizing its large share of second homes.

“Second home owners make up over half of Muskoka’s households” said Arfona Zwiers, Commissioner of Community and Planning Services. “To better understand the role these homes and their residents play in our communities, we are asking second home owners to share their feedback and provide the District with vital information used to plan for Muskoka’s future”.

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