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Celebrating Fairvern and Looking to the Future
Posted on Monday, July 04, 2022 12:05 PM
(Muskoka, ON) - On June 30, staff, residents, board members, representatives of District and Town of Huntsville Councils, and Friends of Fairvern gathered to celebrate a significant milestone as Fairvern transitioned operations to become part of the District of Muskoka’s Health Services Long-Term Care Division.
“Long-term care is essential to our communities in Muskoka, and Fairvern is a tremendous home we are proud to have as a part of the District,” said District Chair John Klinck.
“Thank...
Fighting Fatbergs
Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:22 AM
Fighting Fatbergs: District Reminds Residents of the Importance of the 3 P’s
Only flush the 3 P’s: pee, poo and toilet paper – and never pour fats, oils and grease down the drain
June 30, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) - Every time you flush the toilet, take a shower or wash the dishes, you send wastewater down the drain to the District of Muskoka’s sewer system. This network of underground pipes, through gravity and a series of pumping stations, carries the wastewater...
No Time To Waste - Recycle Right - Muskoka's Roadmap to 60% Waste Diversion
Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2022 01:24 PM
June 9, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Recycling right makes a difference. When we recycle, it benefits the environment in several ways – material and natural resources are preserved, energy is saved during the manufacturing process, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced that contribute to climate change, and less waste is sent to our only landfill.
At the same time, recycling markets have become much more strict about the quality of the recycling materials they accept – it's time to throw out bad recycling...
2022 Muskoka Community Grant Program - Applications Now Being Accepted for PIF and CE Fund
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:10 PM
May 31, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka (District) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 Muskoka Community Grant program on the Engage Muskoka Platform.
The District supports the enhancement of community well-being with a focus on improving a positive quality of life for our most vulnerable population. One way of helping to achieve this goal is through a few different community-funded programs.
Earlier this year, the Muskoka Community Grant Program kicked off with...
Muskoka Paramedic Services Recognizes Staff’s Dedication and Contribution to Paramedicine
Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022 04:49 PM
May 27, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – During National Paramedic week (May 22 to 28), the District of Muskoka used social media and held a medal ceremony to recognize paramedics’ dedication and contribution to paramedicine. Nationally, this year's theme was “Faces of Paramedicine" which focused on the diverse and growing range of specialties within the profession.
As part of the recognition, the District of Muskoka and Muskoka Paramedic Services hosted the first MPS Long-Service Medal Ceremony.
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