News

Media Release - Alarming Number of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Violations in 2023

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – Fire officials are concerned with the number of smoke alarm violations issued to landlords in 2023.

“Despite the fire department’s best efforts to educate the community and provide smoke alarms for free, there are still a startling number of smoke alarm fines levied in 2023.  Although enforcement is not our preferred approach, we take a zero-tolerance approach to those not in compliance with working smoke alarms”, said Fire Chief Ryan Murrell. “It is unfortunate that owners...

Disposition of Original Shore Road Allowance - Roll 2-9-090

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES

PUBLIC NOTICE

 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to;

 a)     close and sell that part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 27, Concession 5, geographic Township of Watt, now Township of Muskoka Lakes, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 4 on Plan 35R-23401;

b)     close that part of the...

Media Release - Township CAO, Derrick Hammond, Retiring After Long Career in Municipal Government

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township of Muskoka Lakes’ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Derrick Hammond, announced that he will be retiring this summer.

The majority of CAO Hammond’s thirty-four year career in municipal government, he spent time at the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Lake of Bays, the Town of Huntsville, and finished his career with the Township of Muskoka Lakes.

“CAO Hammond has shown exemplary leadership amongst both staff and Council while in his role,” said...

March 2024 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - March 11, 2024

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on March 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the March 11, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the March 11, 2024 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

The Minutes and Agendas for...

Port Carling Retaining Wall Replacement

A portion of the cobblestone retaining wall located below the building at 114 Medora Street failed in December of 2022. The wall is not suitable for a localized repair and full replacement is required to ensure public safety is maintained and to provide a lasting solution for many years to come.

The wall will be removed and replaced with a new retaining wall system that consists of steel sheet piling behind a stacked dimensional stone wall in front. This solution has been selected primarily as a...