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TAKE NOTICE that Barb Bridgeman has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

District and Township Council
Ward C / Ward 3

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

Discover the following within the 2026 Municipal Election Procedures:

• Important dates for the 2026 Municipal Elections
• Description of voting methods (internet and telephone)
• Eligible voters, candidates and third-party advertisers in Muskoka Lakes
• Candidate nomination process and campaign policies
• Submitting financial statements post-elections
• And more!  

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (HIGH) – what this means:

• Daytime burning is prohibited, including all contractor fires
• All current open-air fire permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued
• Fireworks are strictly prohibited, and any display firework permits are void
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use extreme caution with fires 

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

As always in an emergency, please call 9-1-1.