Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2025 01:39 PM
A home-wide respiratory outbreak has been declared at The Pines Long Term Care Home in Bracebridge. There are no general visitors allowed at this time. Essential Caregivers only.
Please follow the The Pines Resident & Family Portal | Engage Muskoka for updates.
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 09:31 AM
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.
Housing affordability and availability remain key challenges in Muskoka. This review will assess current housing conditions, identify gaps, and develop solutions that align with provincial and federal strategies. It is...
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 01:40 PM
This winter has been one for the history books with the amount of snow we have experienced in Muskoka. Extreme weather is something we can expect to see more of due to climate change. How we manage and prepare for this weather is important, as well as doing what we can to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG’s) to combat the larger issue.
Meteorologists have said that the storm in late November and December was the biggest in recent memory, dumping a reported 140 cm on Gravenhurst. And since then,...
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 08:02 AM
Engineering and Public Works
The District Municipality of Muskoka hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, The District Municipality of Muskoka has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (https://cps.canada.ca), under the NPP File...
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 01:10 PM
Monday, March 3, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – Municipal, business, and non-profit leaders have united under a Team Muskoka collaborative response through the formation of a working group to support businesses and residents as the region prepares for the potential impact of U.S. tariffs.
A new Tariff Information Resource Hub launched today to provide timely updates on trade policy developments, information on local sourcing options, support for supply chain impacts, and connections to funding and business...
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 09:18 AM
February 28, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is back, offering free tax clinics across Muskoka for eligible residents.
The District of Muskoka, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), local organizations, and volunteers, hosts these clinics to help residents with modest incomes file their tax returns at no cost.
“Filing your taxes is key to accessing government benefits like the Ontario Child Benefit, GST credit, and Old Age Security,” said...
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 10:13 AM
Friday, February 28, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – As temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, drainage issues can arise if catch basins are blocked by ice and debris. The District of Muskoka is urging residents to help prevent flooding by keeping catch basins clear.
Catch basins, the metal grates found along roads and in neighbourhoods, are a vital part of Muskoka’s flood management system. They channel excess water to stormwater management ponds, which then flow into local lakes and rivers. With more...
Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:22 PM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - The District of Muskoka is now accepting applications for the 2025 Muskoka Community Grant Program, which provides funding for local projects that strengthen the community and support Muskoka’s most vulnerable residents.
Two grant opportunities are available in 2025:
Pay It Forward (PIF)
Posted on Saturday, February 15, 2025 02:53 PM
February 15, 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 Winter Storm Warning issued by Environment Canada that forecasts weather conditions that will impact road maintenance operations. Significant accumulating snowfall is expected to begin today and intensify into Sunday, with up to 30 cm of snow and the potential for whiteout conditions.
During this Significant Weather...
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 03:46 PM
Thursday, February 13, 2025 (Bracebridge, ON) – Work to improve safety on Muskoka Road 118 West will begin in the coming weeks to improve travel for residents, businesses and visitors. With 'the Flats' being identified as an area of concern for many motorists, the District of Muskoka is eager to take the next steps to provide safer travel for everyone.
As early as next week, and weather dependent, crews...