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Media Release - Township Service Updates for Covid-19 Red-Control Zone

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the Province’s decision to move the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit back into the Red-Control Zone effective Monday, March 8, 2021, the Township is pleased to advise that the Port Carling Arena will be reopened for limited use effective Monday, March 8, 2021. Select Community Centres will be available for limited use beginning Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

All users will be required to comply with all of the applicable restrictions imposed by the Province’s Covid-19...

Media Release - Township Approves 2021 Budget

MUSKOKA LAKES – On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Township Council approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast.

 The 2021 budget has a net levy of $12,584,088, which represents a 2.43% tax levy increase over the prior year. The estimated tax increase to a typical residential property valued at $500,000 is $10.30. The 2021 budget builds upon the changes made in the 2020 Budget which designates 20% of annual expenses towards reserves to support future investments in the Township’s...

Media Release - Township Service Updates for Covid-19 Grey-Lockdown Zone

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the Province’s decision to place the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit into the Grey-Lockdown Zone effective Monday, March 1, 2021, the Port Carling Arena and select Community Centres will be closing effective immediately and remain closed until further notice. Those impacted by cancellations and closures will be contacted directly. All refunds will be honoured.

In addition, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will continue to accept and release building permits for construction...

Online Booking Begins for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Via Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Media Release - Online booking begins for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

SIMCOE MUSKOKA –Those who are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics opening across our region beginning the week of March 1 can now book their appointment online through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) website. Appointments are only available for those who are eligible, and clinics are not open for walk-ins.

Those who are eligible at...