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Media Release -Construction Update - Glen Gordon Road and Bala Falls Bridge

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – Earlier this year, construction contracts were issued for the reconstruction of a portion Glen Gordon Road and the Bala Falls Bridge in Bala. With the early arrival of winter conditions construction activities for the year have been terminated and are scheduled to re-commence in the spring of 2023.

At Glen Gordon Road the contractor was successful in completing blasting of the rock outcrops, realignment of the road and construction of the new road bed including installation of...

Blue Green Algae Bloom Notice for Leonard Lake - October 28, 2022

Blue-Green Algae Public Notice

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes that laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest shoreline of Leonard Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes (along Leonard Lake Road 2).

Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals when exposed in...

November 2022 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - November 7, 2022

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on November 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the November 7, 2022 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the November 7, 2022 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

The...

Media Release - Township Council Adopts Official Plan

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – On Wednesday October 12, 2022 a new Official Plan (OP) for the Township of Muskoka Lakes was adopted by Township Council.

“The Official Plan establishes the framework within which sustainable development and community improvement can take place,” said David Pink, Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability. “The new Official Plan will increase protection of the environment and ensure neighbourhood character is maintained as the Township continues to experience...

Media Release - Unofficial Election Results for 2022 Municipal Election

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The 2022 Municipal Election closed at 8:00 pm on Monday October 24, 2022. The unofficial results are summarized below:

OFFICECANDIDATE Mayor  Peter KELLEY District and Township Councillor - (Ward A/Ward 1) Ruth Ellen NISHIKAWA Township Councillor - (Ward A/Ward 1)  Glenn ZAVITZ
Mary Ellen MCINTYRE District and Township Councillor - (Ward B/Ward 2) Allen EDWARDS Township Councillor...