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Welcome Spring! With warm temperatures, rain, and melting snow it is important to be prepared for flooding. Given that we live in the Muskoka River Watershed, with hundreds of lakes, rivers and streams, the potential of flooding is a reality during the spring thaw, also known as the freshet.  

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - Muskoka continues to recover following the significant ice storm that impacted communities across the District.

We know many residents have already taken steps to clean up, often with the help of family, friends, and neighbours. Over the past week alone, more than 1,200 tonnes of brush has been dropped off at District Transfer Stations free of charge through our waived tipping fee program. Your efforts have made a real difference in our community-wide...

Friday, April 4, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - In response to the recent ice storm and resulting tree damage, the District continues to take action to support storm recovery efforts across Muskoka.

At today’s emergency meeting of District Council, a special working group was established with delegated authority to coordinate the collection, management, and disposal of storm-related debris. The group held it’s first meeting this afternoon and is exploring an extension to this year’s leaf and yard waste...

Thursday, April 3, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka is experiencing a service disruption due to a power outage at 70 Pine Street in Bracebridge following last night’s storm. As a result, the District’s phone and internet services, including the recently activated Ice Storm Assistance Line are temporarily unavailable.

This outage is impacting our ability to respond to calls and emails in a timely manner. District offices remain open to the public with limited services. We appreciate...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka remains under a declared State of Emergency as restoration and clean-up efforts continue across the Muskoka in response to the spring ice storm. The District is working closely with its six area municipalities through the Community Emergency Management Coordinators (CEMC) group and with provincial partners to coordinate recovery support for residents.

With the Province’s assistance, the Mennonite Disaster Relief Team and an Incident...

Monday, Mar. 31, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka’s declared state of emergency continues with a focus on restoration and clean-up work following last weekend’s ice storm. Areas that have been most impacted by the storm include Township of Georgian Bay, Township of Muskoka Lakes, Town of Gravenhurst and Town of Bracebridge, where some residents continue to experience extended power restoration times, instability in phone and cell networks, and limited access to some rural roads.

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Sunday, Mar. 31, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka has declared a State of Emergency in response to a severe ice storm that swept through the District from March 28 to 30, causing widespread power outages, downed trees and hydro lines, and hazardous road conditions.

The declaration was made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act at 4:44 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, following prolonged periods of freezing rain that impacted power and road access in communities across...

Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – The District has declared a Significant Weather Event for all District roads throughout Muskoka effective immediately. The declaration is due to a Freezing Rain Warning issued by Environment Canada that forecasts a major ice storm that will impact road maintenance operations across the District. Significant ice accretion (buildup) is expected over the course of the weekend.

During this Significant Weather Event, residents are advised to avoid all...

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) The District of Muskoka is asking residents to help shape the future of housing and homelessness services by participating in a community survey as part of its 5 Year Update to the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan and a Homelessness System Review.