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Media Release - Landlord Fined for Smoke Alarm Violations

MUSKOKA LAKES – A landlord of a rental property in the Township of Muskoka Lakes has been fined under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act for failing to maintain a working smoke alarm and failing to maintain inspection records.  

“Landlords must have working smoke alarms installed at their properties to ensure their tenants have the early warning necessary to escape an emergency,” states Douglas Holland, Fire Prevention Officer. “Tenants must not tamper with alarms and they have a responsibility...

Mayor's Update - Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) No. 6

Mayor Harding provides a quick update as the Victoria Day long weekend begins.  

Visit our website for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities.

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ROAD OPEN: Peninsula Road (MR7) – Port Sandfield Swing Bridge

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

The overnight bridge balancing work was successful and the District has eliminated the need for additional full overnight closures. The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Peninsula Road (MR7) is fully open.  

Crews will remain on-site during the day to complete additional work, with no disruption to traffic. The District would like to thank the community and our partners for their patience...

Schedule Update: Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

Work to upgrade the Port Sandfield Bridge is being accomplished without the need for a full closure overnight on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

There are now only two (2) scheduled overnight closures occurring on Monday, May 10, 2021, and Tuesday, May 11, 2021. During the road closure, a substantial overnight Detour is in effect. 

Please note the revised road closure schedule for Muskoka Road 7 – Peninsula Road, at the Port Sandfield...

Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

The District has scheduled the remaining work needed to complete upgrades on the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. 

Motorists are advised a substantial detour is in effect during three (3) scheduled weekday overnights. 

Final bridge balancing work will occur in...