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Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Township Provides Update on Outdoor Recreational Amenities

Muskoka Lakes – On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the Province of Ontario officially entered the first stage of its Framework for Reopening the Province. This includes permitting the reopening of some outdoor recreational amenities, including outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields, outdoor picnic sites, benches and shelters in parks and recreational areas subject to certain restrictions.

Accordingly, effective Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the Township will reopen permitted recreational...

Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Township Updates Building Permit and Inspection Processes

Muskoka Lakes – Following the May 14, 2020 amendment to the Province of Ontario’s essential services list, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has resumed the issuance of building permits for construction sites within the Township.

Building permit applications will continue to be accepted via email or at the Municipal Office drop box. These applications will be processed and reviewed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and applicable law. However, as the Municipal Office remains closed to...

Mayor's Update - Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) No. 5

Mayor Phil Harding provides a quick update as the Victoria Day long weekend begins.  

Visit our website for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities.

Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Total Fire Ban Lifted in Muskoka Lakes

Muskoka Lakes – The Township of Muskoka Lakes has been advised that effective 12:01 a.m. on May 16, 2020, the Province of Ontario will be lifting the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) designation put in place last month across Muskoka. Accordingly, the Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs has lifted the total fire ban for Muskoka. The fire danger rating in the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be set at Moderate.

Under a Moderate fire danger rating, small fires and fireworks are permitted, with the...

Mayor's Update - Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) No. 4

With the Victoria Day weekend approaching, Mayor Phil Harding provides the latest updates regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). 

Visit our website for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities.