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October 12, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – After weathering a challenging 2020 in a sector that was one of the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many positive signs of recovery to celebrate at the Muskoka Airport.  Recent highlights from the Muskoka Airport include:

• Increased Aircraft Traffic:  There has been a substantial increase in Aircraft traffic for the period of July through August 2021 from the same period in 2020.   Visitor traffic was up 62% for jet aircraft,...

October 8, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) -- Moody’s Investors Service, an international bond credit rating firm, affirmed the District’s credit rating of Aa2 and upgraded its status from stable to a positive outlook.

In a release issued by Moody’s on September 24, 2021, the firm cites District Council’s strong governance and its prudent fiscal management during the pandemic.   The affirmation of the rating and outlook also reflects the District’s record for “strong liquidity and debt...

The skyline in Muskoka is changing and that means fall cleanup is just around the corner.

Residents have three options for leaf and yard waste cleanup.

Ways to get rid of your leaves: 

• Urban areas with green bin service: Curbside collection is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 30 starting at 7 a.m.   
• Leave your leaves! Mulch leaves and leave them on the lawn for healthy grass next summer.
• Deliver residential leaf and yard waste to a licensed waste facility at...

The District of Muskoka (District) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 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 Social Services Relief Fund grant opportunities,...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CONCERNING A PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION

Subdivision File S2021-01, (Trailridge Homes), Town of Gravenhurst

TAKE NOTICE THAT: The District of Muskoka Community and Planning Services Committee will hold an Electronic Public Meeting on:

Thursday September 23, 2021, at 1:00 P.M.

This meeting will be held ELECTRONICALLY in accordance with the Municipal Act, which provides for Electronic Participation in accordance with the District of Muskoka Procedural By-law...