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Media Release - Township Services Update

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the second Provincial Covid-19 Declaration of Emergency announced on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, the Township of Muskoka Lakes Port Carling Arena, Community Centres and Public Libraries will remain closed to the public until further notice. These closures are in addition to facilities already closed to the public, including the Municipal Office, Bala Arena, Fire Halls and Public Works Yards. Outside pick up is still available at the Public Libraries.

In addition, the...

Building Permits and Inspections Procedure - Covid-19 Continuity Plan

Effective January 14, 2021 the Township Building Department will not be releasing any building permits unless they fall within the categories noted in the Provincial announcement. Under the provincial mandate, construction cannot continue unless the project falls within this essential list and building inspections will not be conducted on sites the Province deems as non-essential.

Any inspections that are permitted shall continue in accordance with the Province’s essential list and are subject to...

Media Release - Township Provides Covid-19 Update Upon Provincewide Shutdown

Muskoka Lakes – In response to the Covid-19 Provincewide Shutdown announced on Monday, December 21, 2020 by the Province of Ontario, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be closing Port Carling Arena, Community Centres and Public Libraries to the public, effective December 24, 2020 until further notice, as part of ongoing efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19. Those impacted by cancellations and closures will be contacted directly. All refunds will be honoured. Outside pick up will be available...

Muskoka Lakes Public Library Service Update

COVID-19 Update

To keep the community & staff safe as per the laws of the Government of Ontario, as of December 26, 2020 until further notice, the Muskoka Lakes Public Libraries will be offering only “No Contact”, outside services. 

Outside Pick Up

You can pre-order items by placing holds through the library catalogue. Staff will phone or email, usually within 24 hours, to let you know when your items are ready for pickup outside.  Returned items will be...

Media Release - Township Plans to Reopen Port Carling Arena

Muskoka Lakes – At a Special Council Meeting held on October 7, 2020, the Township of Muskoka Lakes Council approved the reopening of the Port Carling Arena with an estimated start date of October 17, 2020.

In response to provincial health orders to reduce the Covid-19 pandemic case curve, Township facilities, including arenas and community centres were closed on March 13th of this year.

To ensure protection of the health and safety of Township Staff, Council and the community when considering...