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Office of the Mayor - Planning Department Update

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

To Muskoka Lakes Residents, Builders & Real Estate Offices:

Covid-19 has necessitated changes to public and private sector business practices around the world. In this regard, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has also responded by making changes to its planning and building approvals and other processes.

Despite these efforts to ensure continued services, one of the unexpected impacts of Covid-19 has been an overwhelming increase in property planning and building...

Muskoka Has a Job for You! 2021 Virtual Job Fair Coming Next Week

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Muskoka Has a Job for You! 2021 Virtual Job Fair Coming Next Week

Hiring managers in Muskoka are looking to fill many positions available in Muskoka and are encouraging Job Seekers to join them next Thursday, April 22 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at our 2021 Muskoka Virtual Job Fair .  Sectors participating in the job fair include:

• Construction
• Retail
• Tourism
• Restaurants
• Municipal sectors

To view a full list of employers that will be attending this job fair, visit: www...

Media Release - Township Service Updates Upon Provincewide Emergency Brake

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the Covid-19 Provincewide Emergency Brake announced on Thursday, April 1, 2021 by the Province of Ontario, the Port Carling Arena and select Community Centres will be closing effective April 3, 2021 and will 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 sites within...

MNRF Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety | March 31, 2021

Via Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Bulletin - Water Safety - March 31, 2021.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect until Wednesday April 7, 2021. This message will effect residents within the MNRF Parry Sound District which includes the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound and a north-west portion in the County of Haliburton.

The...