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Hate Stops Here: Muskoka Launches Online Portal
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 09:23 AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka has launched a new online tool to help track incidents of hate and support ongoing efforts to create safer, more inclusive communities.
The Hate Stops Here Portal is part of the District’s response to recommendations from the 2022 Hate-Free Muskoka Symposium, where community members identified the need for a formal way to track hate incidents across the region.
The portal includes four sections:
- About IDEA – explaining what Inclusion,...
Climate Corner September 2025 - Climate Youth Advisory Council
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2025 12:30 PM
The District of Muskoka is excited to announce the launch of our inaugural MuskokaClimate Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC). Are you a youth living in Muskoka in grades 9-12 interested in climate change and making a positive impact in your community? Then this new Youth Council is for you!
Youth Councils are vital for fostering civic engagement and leadership skills among young people, while also providing a platform for their voices to be heard in decision-making processes. They empower youth to become...
District Welcomes New Chief of Paramedic Services and Emergency Management
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025 01:09 PM
Muskoka, ON – September 11, 2025 – The District Municipality of Muskoka is pleased to announce the appointment of JC Gilbert as Chief of Paramedic Services and Emergency Management, effective September 22, 2025.
With more than 20 years of experience in paramedic services, including 19 years in leadership roles, Mr. Gilbert brings extensive expertise in operations, emergency preparedness, and system modernization. He will lead Muskoka’s emergency services through the next phase of growth, with a...
No Time to Waste – Muskoka Invites You to Explore Waste Management Options
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10:12 AM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka has been advancing the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) to keep Muskoka on track to meet its waste reduction and diversion targets over the next 30 years. The SWMP is a bold, long-term strategy that will guide how Muskoka manages waste, well beyond the life of the current landfill.
The District is seeking public input on draft options to guide the future of waste management in Muskoka and ultimately reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.
Building for Tomorrow – Roadwork Projects Strengthen Huntsville’s Infrastructure
Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 09:52 AM
Friday, August 29, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka is advancing two important local infrastructure projects in Huntsville that will improve safety and long-term reliability. These upgrades will deliver long-lasting benefits for the community by continuing to provide the essential services our community relies on daily.
Scott Street Infrastructure Renewal – King William Street to Meadow Park Drive
Starting in September and continuing through mid-November, Scott Street will undergo...
District launches Spotlight on Housing Series and Explores New Rental Partnerships
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 01:02 PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District Municipality of Muskoka has launched the Chair’s Spotlight on Housing Series, a new public initiative led by District Chair Jeff Lehman to reach out to the housing industry and highlight the work underway to make it easier and more affordable to build housing in Muskoka.
The first spotlight focuses on rental solutions, including the call for proposed head lease arrangements. This approach encourages new construction by partnering with homebuilders to
Climate Corner August 2025 - Invasive Species
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:24 PM
As we head into the middle of summer we can see the lush vegetation that fills the forests, parks and wetlands of Muskoka. Unfortunately, invasive species are spreading across multiple habitats in Muskoka, such as forests, wetlands, lakes, and roadsides. Generally, invasive plants are displacing native vegetation and altering Muskoka’s natural habitat. Examples of these plants are: Invasive Phragmites, Garlic Mustard, Common Buckthorn, Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, and Purple Loosestrife. These...
Muskoka Main Streets Initiative Launches with Baysville’s MR-117 Revitalization
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 03:42 PM
Monday, August 11, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – Subject to District Council approval of the project award,The District of Muskoka and the Township of Lake of Bays are partnering on the first-ever Muskoka Main Streets project, starting in Baysville. This initiative was created to strengthen the places where residents live, work, and connect, because main streets are more than just roads. They’re community gateways, economic corridors, and shared spaces.
Beginning in September 2025, this project will redevelop a
Tri-Regional Roundtable Delivers Actionable Insight on Trade and Economic Resilience
Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 11:20 AM
Built on momentum from an earlier session in April, the...
Weigh in on Trade, Tariffs & Economic Stability at Tri-Regional Roundtable Event
Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025 02:39 PM
Monday, July 14, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – Business leaders, policymakers, and economic experts from across Parry Sound, Almaguin, and Muskoka are encouraged to attend a public roundtable to discuss trade policies, tariffs, and economic stability on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District of Muskoka Council Chambers in Bracebridge. The roundtable is hosted in partnership with the Seguin Business Association, regional Chambers of Commerce, and the District of Muskoka, following a successful