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January 17, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) -- Don MacKay has transitioned to Chair of the Muskoka District Airport, while former Chair Bud Purves and Robin Garret have accepted new three-year terms as Board members of the Muskoka Airport.  

 “On behalf of Council, I am so pleased to welcome Don to the role of Chair for the Muskoka Airport Board,” John Klinck, District Chair and ex-officio member of the Muskoka Airport Board.  “His wealth of expertise and leadership experience in the Tourism...

January 7, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) – Testing has confirmed additional COVID-19 resident cases and additional staff cases at the Pines Long-Term Care Home (the Pines).   The Pines remains in outbreak status until further notice. 

Thank you to our dedicated staff, Pines residents and families for their support and patience during these challenging times as visiting restrictions continue to keep our residents safe.

Status of Cases

Residents:

• Currently, there are ten (10) active resident...

January 6, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – In accordance with the return to a Modified Step Two of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen,  the District of Muskoka offices remain open at this time to support residents with core in-person services.  These offices include the District’s main administration office and court building in Bracebridge and the District’s Community Services offices in Huntsville and Gravenhurst. 

Many services are also available online.  Please visit our website at www.muskoka.on.ca...

January 4, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) - On Monday, January 3, the Premier announced that schools would remain closed to in-person learning until January 17.  Students enrolled in publicly-funded schools across Muskoka will now be engaged in virtual learning effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The District Municipality of Muskoka understands the impact this decision has on families and has expedited steps to support our community. The District is actively working with child care operators, school...

January 3, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – Testing has confirmed new positive COVID-19 resident cases and additional staff cases at the Pines Long-Term Care Home (the Pines).   

The Pines remains in outbreak status until further notice.  Thank you to our dedicated staff, Pines residents and families for their support and patience during these challenging times as visiting restrictions continue to keep our residents safe.

Status of Cases

• Last week five (5) staff members at the Pines tested...