April 29, 2024
Spring Brings Renewed Focus on Waste Management in Muskoka
As spring arrives, it means the return of weekly curbside garbage collection in Muskoka, a familiar routine for many residents.
Climate Corner April 2024: Confused by Climate Change Jargon? A Quick Guide to 4 Common Terms
Net-zero? Climate Mitigation? Climate Adaptation? GHGs? What does it all mean? The world of climate change can get quite technical, so we thought it would be helpful to clarify some of the vocabulary to help better understand climate change.
Contractor Announcement Signals Progress for ‘Bay and Beyond’ Project in Gravenhurst
The District of Muskoka and Town of Gravenhurst have reached a significant milestone for the Bay and Beyond infrastructure improvement project, paving the way for the start of construction in May, as scheduled.
Notice of Adoption By-Law – OPA No 58 (Public Participation and Consultation)
The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to add alternative public consultation measures to allow for efficient and effective public notification of Planning Act applications, in the absence of a locally circulated print newspaper.
Public Presentation: Understanding Wildfires and Protecting Your Property with FireSmart
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department will host a one-hour presentation on reducing the threat of wildfire in your home and community.
Tiered seating project starting at Gull Lake Rotary Park
Visitors will see that a marked walking path, running along the west side of the main parking lot, provides access to the pavilion and the southern portion of the park. This path starts at the southeast corner of Brock Street and Bethune Drive.Â
Calling all student entrepreneurs! Grants available to start a summer business
The Muskoka Small Business Centre invites student entrepreneurs to apply for the Summer Company program to support the growth of their summer business. Successful applicants will participate in business training sessions, benefit from guidance and mentorship throughout the summer, and can receive up to $3,000 to support their business venture.
Taking Action Together: Muskoka’s Roadmap to Net Zero
Muskoka’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP) was introduced at the District of Muskoka’s Community and Planning Services Committee yesterday. The plan outlines strategic actions to achieve Muskoka’s goals for GHG reduction, and responds to commitments made by District and Area Municipal Councils to reduce GHG emissions in Muskoka by 50% by 2030 and…
39 New Child Care Spaces Opening in Huntsville
On March 18, 2024, Riverside Child Care Centre opened its doors at 20 Chaffey Township Road in Huntsville. The new centre is licensed for 15 toddlers and 24 preschool-aged children. These 39 new spaces arepart of the CWELCC Directed Growth Strategy and help increase our capacity to deliver more affordable, high-quality licensed care in our community.Â
Huntsville Operations Update: March 6, 2024
Please be advised that seasonally warm temperatures have impacted our gravel roads and surface treated roads, causing pot holes and soft muddy conditions. Â
Summer Ice Coming to Huntsville’s Canada Summit Centre
The Town of Huntsville is pleased to announce that Summer Ice will be coming to the Canada Summit Centre this year, with ice rentals available for the Don Lough Arena starting at the end of June.
Ontario Senior of the Year Award nominations now open
The Town of Gravenhurst is now accepting nominations for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award. Nominees, after the age of 65, must have enriched the social, cultural, or civic life of the community.
March Break in Bracebridge
The countdown is on! March Break is fast approaching, and the Town of Bracebridge has activities planned all week that the whole family can enjoy.
Local businesses invited to provide feedback in the annual business survey
The Town of Bracebridge’s Economic Development branch invites local businesses to provide comments and feedback by completing the annual business survey. The survey helps to identify local challenges and opportunities, track trends in the business community, and support the development of the Town’s economic development priorities.
Temporary Road Closure – Clearbrook Trail
Road fully closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Access for local traffic and emergency services only. Please follow detour signage for alternate route.
New design proposed for the Memorial Park bandshell
The Town of Bracebridge is seeking feedback on a proposed design to refurbish the bandshell in Memorial Park. Members of the community are invited to review the proposed design and complete an online survey to provide their feedback by Friday, March 29 at engagebracebridge.ca/bandshell.
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