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Food production and transportation are a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. One way you can reduce your carbon footprint related to your food consumption is by shopping for the season and shopping locally. This means eating fruits and vegetables that are in-season in your local environment and purchasing as many of your foods from local vendors as possible.

In August, fruits that are in-season in Ontario include apples, blueberries, peaches, grapes, raspberries,...

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The second home population in Muskoka is a vital component of the culture, traditions, and overall economy in our community. Given this significance, the District of Muskoka periodically conducts a Second Home Study (SHS) to capture important information from second homeowners.

The SHS informs Muskoka District Council on how second home households are used, how they may be used in the future, trends on individual needs and how second homeowners participate...

July 20, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka launched the 2023 Muskoka Community Grant Program in March of this year which offered grant opportunities through the Pay it Forward Grant Program and Community Enhancement Fund.

Pay It Forward (PIF) Grants are awarded to projects that fulfill one or more of PIF’s strategic goals including:

• Supporting a healthy, vibrant community
• Building community capacity and leadership
• Creatively problem solve to fill a community need
• Fostering volunteerism and...

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are the harmful gases emitted into our atmosphere from activities such as burning fossil fuels (like gas or diesel) in a vehicle, and these gases are causing climate change. In Muskoka, based on the 2018 GHG inventory, 74% of all GHG emissions in Muskoka are caused by tailpipe emissions of burning fossil fuels in vehicles. In order to reduce Muskoka’s GHG emissions to reduce the impacts of climate change, we need to use more sustainable forms of transportation.

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Muskoka-specific job board and interactive map part of a regional project to address Muskoka’s workforce development needs.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 (MUSKOKA, ON) - The District of Muskoka, in partnership with the Town of Bracebridge, Township of Georgian Bay, Town of Gravenhurst, Town of Huntsville, Township of Lake of Bays and Township of Muskoka Lakes, has created a Muskoka-specific job board and interactive map available now at www.muskokajobboard.ca

The job board is part of a Muskoka Workforce...

Thursday June 29, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka is excited to announce our partnership with the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) and the Muskoka Watershed Council in supporting Muskoka’s biodiversity through the creation of a pollinator garden.

The District applied for and received funds through the TD FEF to create a pollinator garden located at 102 Pine Street, directly in front of McVittie Place in Bracebridge. The Muskoka Watershed Council played a vital role...

District Chair Encourages Residents to Confirm Top Priorities in Draft Plan

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – District Chair Jeff Lehman is on a mission to gather as many Muskoka voices as possible to ensure the District of Muskoka's new Strategic Plan is addressing the needs and priorities of our communities.

Chair Lehman is calling on residents to take a few minutes to think about Muskoka's future and share their thoughts on the District's Draft Strategic Plan. The draft plan outlines...

Friday, June 23, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – As a leader in the Province, Muskoka’s Community Paramedicine Program is revolutionizing the way primary care is delivered. Muskoka Community Paramedics performs approximately 1,500 home and virtual visits annually. The Community Paramedic program covers the entirety of the District of Muskoka. From Honey Harbour to Lake of Bays and Severn Bridge to North Huntsville, providing healthcare solutions to all who need them. By providing care in patients’ homes...

Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka proudly commemorated the dedication of Alex's Place, a transformative transitional housing facility designed to support at-risk and homeless youth, located at 49B Pine St. in Bracebridge.

What is Alex’s Place?

Alex’s Place is a “homelessness-focused” program supporting innovative local solutions for young people aged 16 to 24 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The program provides safe, affordable, and supportive...

Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – On April 17, 2023, Muskoka District Council passed a resolution to rejuvenate the Muskoka Housing Task Force (MHTF). The task force Terms of Reference have just been approved and the task force has initiated a call for community membership. 

The MHTF was established in 2019 with the goal of identifying and promoting strategies and opportunities for the development of a range of housing options across Muskoka. The task force brought together community members,...