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...
Posted on Tuesday, February 04, 2025 04:05 PM
Unwanted and too much stuff? How to help the environment when decluttering.
The winter is a great time to take stock of what we need and don’t need for the year ahead. Whether it be clothes or household items, when we declutter, it’s important we make sure to dispose of the items properly. In this month’s Climate Corner, we share ideas of how to reuse or repurpose items you are not using, and if you can’t, then where to donate or dispose of them.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 08:19 AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka is making historic investments in affordable housing. Through the 2025-2026 budget, Muskoka District Council has committed increases of $1 million annually over the next two years to expand existing housing and homelessness initiatives.
Through the Muskoka Affordable Housing Initiatives Program (MAHIP), two funding opportunities are now available for eligible builders, developers, and homeowners to help boost the supply of...
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 10:55 AM
Key investments areas include affordable housing, long-term care redevelopment, repairing and maintaining District roads, and the expansion of Muskoka Paramedic Services.
Friday, January 17, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – District Council approved it’s first multi-year budget yesterday, part of Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan commitment to future thinking. The 2025 tax-supported budget reflects an operating levy of $101M and an investment of $109M in capital. The 2026 tax-supported budget reflects an...
Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 02:14 PM
Monday, January 13, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – Residents, businesses and community organizations can now apply for various District of Muskoka road permits through a new online portal, Permit Central.
Permit Central is designed to guide applicants through the entire application process, including processing payments. Switching to this online platform provides applicants with streamlined access to permit preparation, payment and status updates 24-7. This saves residents, visitors and business owners...
Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 09:07 AM
Friday, January 10, 2025 (Bracebridge, ON) – The District of Muskoka has temporarily closed Silver Bridge in the Town of Bracebridge to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as a precautionary measure following a review of site conditions earlier this week. The closure ensures public safety while a detailed structural assessment and investigation are completed.
During routine sidewalk maintenance, the Town of Bracebridge Operations staff identified unusual issues clearing the snow on the bridge and...
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2025 12:04 PM
After the buying spree many of us tend to go through from Black Friday in November to Boxing Day in December, January can be a good time to re-set and make a commitment to not buy things that are not necessities. Overconsumption and buying things we don’t really need has a huge impact on the environment, as many of these items end up in the landfill and create Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in their manufacturing and travel to you. To learn more about overconsumption and how companies market products to us,...
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 02:08 PM
Thursday, December 19, 2024 (Bracebridge, ON) - Muskoka Road 118 West plays a vital role in connecting residents, businesses, and visitors in Bracebridge. As traffic increases, the District of Muskoka is taking steps to ensure this essential route in 'the flats' evolves with the needs of our growing communities.
Starting in January, safety improvements will be introduced on Muskoka...
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 12:31 PM
Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 (Muskoka, ON) – The District of Muskoka is seeking public input to help update its Lake System Health policies. These policies guide waterfront development while protecting Muskoka’s natural environment.
As part of the Muskoka Official Plan (MOP) Comprehensive Review, the District is updating its policies to address challenges such as climate change, water quality and shoreline development. Public participation is essential to ensure these updates are informed by the...
Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2024 10:29 AM
How we get around Muskoka has a big impact on the climate. Transportation fuel use is the primary driver of energy use and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in Muskoka, making up 67% of energy costs and 74% of GHG emissions, most of which come from privately owned vehicles. To truly reduce GHG’s in Muskoka, it is essential that we embrace alternative transportation options such as public transit. How can we do that when we live in a rural area where we don’t have the same public transit...