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Winter Storm Update - December 3, 2024

Winter Storm Update - December 3  With a majority of power outages in the Torrance area, there will be a warming centre open at the Torrance community centre from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm today. The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department will be going door-to-door in areas that are still without power to do wellness checks today. If you know someone who may be without power, and in need of a wellness check, please call the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department at 705-765-3156. All Township roads are open and clear however...

Media Release - Winter Storm Operations Update #5 – December 3

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – With a majority of power outages in the Torrance area, there will be a warming centre open at the Torrance community centre from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm today. If you, or someone you know, is in another area and in need of a warm space with power, please call the Township office.

The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department will be going door-to-door in areas that are still without power to do wellness checks today.  If you know someone who may be without power, and in need of a wellness check...

Media Release - Winter Storm Operations Update #4 – December 2

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – As of 5:00 pm today, warming centres in Muskoka Lakes will be closed for the evening. If you or someone you know is still without power, and is in need of warm shelter, please call Muskoka Victim Services at 1-877-229-2217 or Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-850-5090.

All Township roads are open and clear however, snow clearing operations are still underway. Residents should anticipate road widening efforts over the next few days in preparation for additional snow in the forecast.  

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike Impacting Township of Muskoka Lakes

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Canada Post has said that mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, some post offices will be closed, and no new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.

As a result of this strike, some Township of Muskoka Lakes services and programs may be affected, including the processing of planning applications requiring...

Media Release - Winter Storm Operations Update # 3– December 2

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township is re-opening warming centres at the Milford Bay, Port Carling, Torrance and Raymond community centres at 9:00 am today. Warming centres will remain open until further notice, and are equipped with bottled water, showers, and power for charging devices.

All Township roads are open and clear however, crews are still out working.

Both the Bala and Port Carling arenas are closed due to the snow load on each of the buildings. All arena programs and activities are...