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Temporary Patio Expansion Request (Private Property) Application

To assist in responding to the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has developed a Temporary Patio Expansion Program to support local business while at the same time ensuring safety standards and measures remain in place. 

Following the Provincial announcement for Stage 2 framework, Township Council approved delegating authority to staff to process applications to expand restaurant patio seating and outdoor patio liquor license extensions...

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Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Township Summer Swimming Program Cancelled

MUSKOKA LAKES – To continue to stop the spread of Covid-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the Township has cancelled the 2020 Summer Swimming Program. The Township is working closely with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and other community partners to monitor the global situation and respond accordingly.

The Province of Ontario has imposed a number of Emergency Orders to protect the public and prevent further spread of the virus. The Township’s 2020 Swim Program was scheduled to begin...

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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 amenities,...

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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 the...

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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 Covid-19 webpage for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities: muskokalakes.ca/covid19

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