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TAKE NOTICE that Sally Moyer Kent has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

Township Council
Ward C / Ward 3

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

The swimming advisory for Hanna Park, located at 40 Bailey St., Port Carling, originally issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on June 23, 2026, has been lifted as of August 6, 2026. 

During a Swimming Advisory:

• Bacteria levels are above 200 E. coli per 100mL.
• There is a higher risk of skin, eye, ear, nose, or throat infections as well as stomach illness.
• If you choose to swim during an advisory avoid putting your head under or swallowing water.
• Advisories are lifted once bacteria levels return to safe levels.
• A notice has been posted at the beach to inform visitors of the advisory.
• Stay Informed by visiting the list of current swimming advisories.

Conditions that can increase bacteria levels in the water include recent heavy rain, wind and high waves, large number of birds or swimmers, cloudy water.

Contact: For more information, contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or toll-free at 1-877-721-7520. For after-hours public health emergencies, call 1-888-225-7851.

Note: This advisory on muskokalakes.ca will be updated in alignment with information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

The swimming advisory for Baycliffe Park, located at 1148 Milford Bay Rd, originally issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on July 28, 2026, has been lifted as of August 6, 2026. 

Swimming Program: Lessons will return to Baycliffe Park as of Monday, August 10. 

During a Swimming Advisory:

• Bacteria levels are above 200 E. coli per 100mL.
• There is a higher risk of skin, eye, ear, nose, or throat infections as well as stomach illness.
• If you choose to swim during an advisory avoid putting your head under or swallowing water.
• Advisories are lifted once bacteria levels return to safe levels.
• A notice has been posted at the beach to inform visitors of the advisory.
• Stay Informed by visiting the list of current swimming advisories.

Conditions that can increase bacteria levels in the water include recent heavy rain, wind and high waves, large number of birds or swimmers, cloudy water.

Contact: For more information, contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or toll-free at 1-877-721-7520. For after-hours public health emergencies, call 1-888-225-7851.

Note: This advisory on muskokalakes.ca will be updated in alignment with information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

New Rating (MODERATE) – what this means:

• Daytime burning (8 a.m. until 6 p.m.) is permitted with a valid open-air fire permit
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit. 

Exercise caution with all open flames. Always have adequate water and tools available to extinguish your fire if needed and never leave a fire unattended.

For tips on protecting your home and property from wildfire, visit FireSmart.ca

In these Council and Committee Highlights you will find a monthly digest of featured news and updates coming out of the Council and Committee meetings.

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (HIGH) – what this means:

• Daytime burning is prohibited, including all contractor fires
• All current open-air fire permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued
• Fireworks are strictly prohibited, and any display firework permits are void
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use extreme caution with fires 

To learn more about the Fire Danger Ratings, visit: Fire Rating

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

(NEW) Non-Emergency Phone: 705-909-0001 | In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Join us on July 20 at 11:30 a.m. for a flag-raising ceremony with Muskoka Pride, recognizing Muskoka Pride Week.

If you're planning to build, repair, or replace a boathouse or complete shoreline improvements, recent updates to the Township of Muskoka Lakes' Sale of Shore Road Allowances and Road Allowances Policy may affect your project if you do not own your Original Shore Road Allowance (“OSRA”).

Find the updates and a helpful decision tree here!

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (EXTREME) – what this means:

• Total Fire Ban, no open-air burning is permitted
• All current fire permits are suspended
• Fireworks are prohibited

To learn more about the Fire Danger Ratings, visit: Fire Rating

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

(NEW) Non-Emergency Phone: 705-909-0001 | In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.