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Muskoka Lakes Public Library Branches Re-Open

Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation | October 14/20

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation 

The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be under construction until mid to late November. 

Weekly Wednesday Update

October 14, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) – The District has postponed the overnight road and bridge closure scheduled for October 19, 2020. Construction crews are on-site and will be working under the bridge structure,...

Media Release - Township Plans to Reopen Port Carling Arena

MUSKOKA LAKES – At a Special Council Meeting held on October 7, 2020, the Township of Muskoka Lakes Council approved the reopening of the Port Carling Arena with an estimated start date of October 17, 2020.

In response to provincial health orders to reduce the Covid-19 pandemic case curve, Township facilities, including arenas and community centres were closed on March 13th of this year.

To ensure protection of the health and safety of Township Staff, Council and the community when considering the...

Habitat Launches Virtual Fundraising Event in Support of Bala Build Project

Via Habitat for Humanity Media Release - Habitat for Humanity Launches First Virtual Fundraiser: BUILDS IN MOTION

Habitat for Humanity Launches First Virtual Fundraiser:  BUILDS IN MOTION
Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North begins fundraising for 2 homes in Bala

MUSKOKA, October 5, 2020 – Through shelter, they empower. Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is proud to launch the organization’s first ever virtual fundraising event, BUILDS IN MOTION (www.buildsinmotion.com). ...

Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation 

October 2, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) – The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be under construction until mid to late November. After further examinations and recognizing the 80km detour – the District has worked to both eliminate daytime closures and significantly reduce the amount of scheduled consecutive overnight closures this fall....