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Swimming Advisory - Hanna Park Beach | August 4, 2021

The Township of Muskoka Lakes has been notified by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that based on beach water samples collected on August 3, 2021, a swimming advisory has been issued for Hanna Park Beach in Port Carling.

During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs that the most recent water samples showed bacteria in numbers that may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose or throat infections or stomach illness. If you choose to swim during...

Media Release - Township Developing a New Parks & Recreation Master Plan

MUSKOKA LAKES – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is developing a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which will inform future investment in recreational infrastructure across the municipality. The goal is the provision of environmentally sustainable, accessible parks and recreation facilities, programs and services that will meet the dynamic needs of the Township in the future.

“The plan will allow the Township to guide and manage the direction of parks, open spaces, recreation and leisure...

Committee Vacancies - Advisory Committees and Hall Boards - July 7, 2021

NOTICE - COMMITTEE VACANCIES

The Township of Muskoka Lakes invites applications from qualified persons to participate as members on the following Township Advisory Committees and Boards:

Community Centre Hall Boards

Economic Development and Grants Committee

This is an opportunity to contribute to your community. The appointment is until the end of the current term of Council, being November 14, 2022.  Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, and an elector in the Township. ...

Try Out Muskoka’s New Emergency Alert System Voyent Alert! This Week

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Try Out Muskoka’s New Emergency Alert System Voyent Alert! This Week.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) -- The Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) is excited to publicly test Muskoka’s new emergency alert system powered by Voyent Alert! The test will take place on Thursday, July 29th at 2pm, and will give users an example of the notification systems’ design and sound. This free community alerting notification system will make it easy...