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Media Release - Road Washout - Dawson Road and Brackenrig Road
Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:35 PM
MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – Overnight, roads patrollers found a section of Muskoka Road 25 (Brackenrig Road) and Dawson Road washed out. It is suspected that a beaver dam gave way, releasing a significant amount of water, impacting, and damaging the road.
Township crews have completed temporary repairs in order to reopen Dawson Road however, Brackenrig Road remains closed.
Emergency road closure and detour signage has been stationed on both roads. Local traffic can still access/exit their properties but...
Media Release - Township to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 01:50 PM
MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year and is a key time for community members to unite and make a positive impact on the environment. Many municipalities across Canada are being proactive and taking bold steps to be part of the ecological transition to create a healthier environment for their citizens.
In addition to the development of climate mitigation and adaptation plans, and ongoing efforts to ensure appropriate waterfront development, the Township of Muskoka...
Media Advisory - Muskoka Lakes Fire Department to Host Family Safety Day
Posted on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 11:36 AM
MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department is proud to announce they will be hosting a Family Safety Day in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Muskoka Paramedics, CN Rail, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and many other community partners. Families are invited to attend this free event to enjoy fun activities, demonstrations, and prizes.
This is a great time to interact with emergency responders in a safe environment, see the equipment that responds in the...
Disposition of Original Road Allowance - Roll 4-22-53-01
Posted on Monday, April 01, 2024 09:00 AM
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to close and sell that part of the original road allowance between Lots 30 and 31, Concession E, geographic Township of Medora, now Township of Muskoka Lakes, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on Plan 35R-27382.
The proposed by-law will come before the...
Media Release - Fire Season Starts Again on April 1
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 09:17 AM
MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The fire season starts on April 1 and goes through until October 31 of each year.
The Township of Muskoka Lakes Open-Air Burning By-law has been updated. Some of the changes include:
- Daytime burning times are now defined and fall between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm;
- A permit is required for any daytime burning;
- Maximum size of a fire is (1 metre x 1 metre);
- Special provisions have been included which would allow contractors to have a larger fire with the Fire Chief’s approval;
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