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Muskoka Area Indigenous Leadership Table signs historic Friendship Accord
Posted on Monday, November 07, 2022 01:59 PM
November 7, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – The strong relationships developed through the Muskoka Area Indigenous Leadership Table (MAILT) were celebrated on October 6, 2022, with the historic signing of the Muskoka Indigenous Leadership Table Friendship Accord.
With their eyes on the future, MAILT members gathered at The Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory for this historic signing event. The Chippewas of Rama First Nation was a fitting location for this signing event as the Chippewas of Rama First Nation...
Bracebridge brush disposal fees temporarily waived in wake of powerful winter storm on Thursday
Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022 08:50 AM
UPDATE: Chippable wood/brush fees are now reinstated for Bracebridge residents, as the tipping fee relief reached capacity on November 4, 2022 as outlined in the District bylaw.
Friday, October 21, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - Yesterday, Bracebridge experienced the first winter storm of the season. Along with challenging driving conditions, many community members experienced lengthy power outages. Today, while the lights – and thankfully the heat – are back, many residents in the Bracebridge...
Important Changes Coming Soon to Waste Collection
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 01:59 PM
Working together towards a better waste system for Muskoka
October 18, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Change is coming to curbside waste collection in Muskoka. Starting Monday, November 7, residents throughout the District will see a new curbside waste program launched improving our commitment to the environment. These changes are necessary to reach critical diversion goals and extend the life of Muskoka’s last landfill as Ontario’s landfills reach capacity.
“Responsibly managing waste is part of our...
Call for Volunteers - People Helping People: Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 11:13 AM
(October 13, 2022 – Muskoka, ON) The District Municipality of Muskoka is calling for volunteers to help support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, in preparation for tax season.
This vital, free support service operates under the Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), which offers free tax preparation services to individuals and families, seniors and persons with disabilities with low incomes. We rely on volunteers to offer their time to help and support...
Diggin’ Downtown Project Celebrated with Official Ribbon Cutting
Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 05:00 PM
(Huntsville, ON) The Town of Huntsville and District of Muskoka celebrated the completion of the Diggin’ Downtown construction project today, with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony in downtown Huntsville. Members of Huntsville’s Town Council, District of Muskoka, community partners and project staff joined together on October 4, 2022, to celebrate the success of the largest construction project our community has experienced to date.
Huntsville’s Mayor, Karin Terziano, expressed her...
Community Grant Recipients Announced! - CE Fund and PIF Grant Program
Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 01:22 PM
September 23, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) The District Municipality of Muskoka launched the 2022 Muskoka Community Grant Program in May of this year, offering grant opportunities through the Pay it Forward (PIF) Grant Program and Community Enhancement (CE) Fund.
Grant applications were evaluated by the Community Grants Staff Review Committee. The Staff Review Committee recommended them to the Commissioner of Community and Planning Services for approval and grants were awarded in August 2022.
2022 Muskoka...
Emergency Culvert Repair – Full Closure of Southwood Road (Muskoka Road 13) Planned for Next Week
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 08:23 AM
Update: Closure has been extended until 5PM Friday, August 19, 2022. See the full update
Monday, August 8, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – An emergency full road closure of Southwood Road (Muskoka Road 13) is required next week. A failed culvert, located approximately 1 km from Muskoka Road 169 will cause Southwood Road to be fully closed in both directions for four days, during the week of August 15, 2022, with a significant detour in effect.
- Southwood Road (Muskoka Road 13) fully closed starting at 10:00 a...
Moving Forward Together – A Barrier-Free Muskoka
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2022 02:53 PM
District Accessibility Advisory Committee needs community input to break down accessibility barriers
August 4, 2022 – (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is updating its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Input from community members is key. Please share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to help us create a plan to create a Barrier Free Muskoka.
We are working on a plan that will identify accessibility barriers our community may experience when using our facilities,...
Making quality child care more affordable, accessible, and inclusive
Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 02:42 PM
August 2nd, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - On March 28, 2022, the Province of Ontario announced that they had reached a deal with the Federal government on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement (CWELCC). As the service manager for Early Learning and Child Care in Muskoka, the District of Muskoka is working closely with the provincial government and local licensed child care operators to phase in an average of $10 a day/child for eligible families by 2026.
Affordability for...
District and Muskoka Futures Unique Partnership Key to Success of Muskoka Business Recovery Fund
Posted on Monday, July 25, 2022 01:24 PM
July 25, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The partnership between the District and Muskoka Futures through the Muskoka Business Recovery Fund was a critical response during the pandemic, ensuring important local jobs were maintained. Recognizing that many businesses in Muskoka were unable to access various relief programs, the District provided a $750,000 loan to Muskoka Futures. Futures then leveraged the District's investment to create a $5.4M relief loan fund, the largest program offered by any...
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