Media Releases

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended, of the intention to amend the Township of Muskoka Lakes Building By-law #2005-087.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Class. A drop-in information session will be held at Fire Station 6 in Port Carling on November 10, 2025, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. for those interested in learning more.

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) private-sector incentive program is now open for applications until Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

Amidst the Canada Post national strike, the Township of Muskoka Lakes is committed to maintaining service levels in-person, over the phone or online at www.muskokalakes.ca

Join us on Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Municipal Office for a community recognition ceremony with remarks from Mayor Peter Kelley, reflection, discussion and a group photo. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange, symbolizing the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that Every Child Matters.

The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department will be conducting its Tanker Shuttle Accreditation on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, with a practice run to be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Testing operations will be based out of Muskoka Lakes Sports Park (Bala) and a designated water dump site on the south end of Acton Island Road.

This is a planned exercise. There is no emergency and no risk to public safety.

Join us on Tuesday, September 16 at 11 a.m. for a flag-raising ceremony with Alzheimer Society of Muskoka, recognizing World Alzheimer's Month.

View the newly released design concepts for Hanna Park and Milford Bay Community Centre Park & share your feedback through Engage Muskoka Lakes by Monday, September 29, 2025.

A final opportunity for community feedback is being sought on the recommended 7-Station Model network; feedback is open until September 26, 2025 via Engage Muskoka Lakes.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes Fire Department will be hosting the NFPA 1006 Surface Water Operations & Technician Course from August 22 to 24, 2025 at Windsor Park in Bala. This is a planned training exercise. There is no emergency and no risk to public safety.