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December 18, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - District Council approved a $155.9M tax-support budget today reflecting an operating levy of $94.2M and $61.7M in capital. As a result of this budget approval, residents will see a 3.94% increase in the District portion of their municipal property taxes to fund municipal services and a 0.4% increase to support hospital redevelopment. This represents an annual impact of approximately $40.38 per $300,000 property assessment across the region.

Notice of Complete Application Concerning A Proposed Phased Standard Condominium Description C2023-06
(Muskoka Traders Crossing)

IN FULFILLMENT of Section 51(19.4) of the Planning Act, The District Municipality of Muskoka has received an application for a phased condominium description.

AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the proposed Phased Standard Condominium, describing the lands to which they apply, and a key map showing the location of the lands, accompany this notice.

ANY PERSON OR...

Revised Notice of Decision 

Modification and Approval as Modified of an Area Official Plan
Pursuant to Subsection 17(35) of the Planning Act
Official Plan of the Township of Muskoka Lakes

A decision was made by Muskoka District Council on November 20, 2023 to modify and approve as modified the Official Plan of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, which was adopted by Township of Muskoka Lakes By-law No. 2022-171 and amended by Township Resolution PLN-7-14/09/23.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – Muskoka is continuing to enhance access to high-quality and affordable child care for families through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (CWELCC).

In line with the provincial framework, the District will create an additional 373 CWELCC spaces in Muskoka by the end of 2026 and is continuing to make progress in increasing capacity and bringing on new operators.

Glen Orchard Public School Expansion

On November 3, 2023, the District was...

To drive action to reduce carbon emissions in Muskoka, we all have a role to play. This month’s Climate Corner Newsletter is celebrating and promoting a local tool made by Climate Action Muskoka (CAM) called the Community Carbon Challenge (CCC). This tool was created to help individuals, families, and businesses get started on reducing their carbon footprint. The focus of this challenge is to drive individual action in Muskoka. Participating in this challenge is a great first step in lowering...

December 5, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – As we prepare for the holidays, it's easy to get swept up in the festivities. Have you taken a moment to glance at your curbside collection schedule for the upcoming weeks? The holidays are all about creating memories - the District of Muskoka is helping to make the weeks ahead as seamless as possible.  

Changes are coming to waste collection over the holidays, here’s what you need to know.

Curbside Collection Day Changes: 'Tis the Season for a Temporary Shift

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Partnership News Release 

Monday, December 4, 2023 (Gravenhurst, ON) – The underground water and wastewater pipes running beneath our roads in Gravenhurst have been serving residents and businesses since 1944.  

‘Bay Street and Beyond’ is a partnership project with the District of Muskoka and Town of Gravenhurst, set to begin next year.

This is more than just a construction project; it’s a commitment to safeguarding and maintaining the underground critical services we depend on every day and ensure...

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – Children and youth make up a quarter of our population and 100% of our future. In honour of National Child Day on Monday, November 20, the District of Muskoka is sponsoring free swim and skate events in each of Muskoka’s Area Municipalities – learn more below:   

Friday November 17 – Swim or Skate!

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm   Bracebridge Sportsplex - Swim

7:10 pm – 8:30 pm   Mac Tier Arena - Skate

Friday November 24 – Swim or Skate!

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm    Huntsville...