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Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

The District has scheduled the remaining work needed to complete upgrades on the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. 

Motorists are advised a substantial detour is in effect during three (3) scheduled weekday overnights. 

Final bridge balancing work will occur in...

Office of the Mayor - Planning Department Update

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

To Muskoka Lakes Residents, Builders & Real Estate Offices:

Covid-19 has necessitated changes to public and private sector business practices around the world. In this regard, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has also responded by making changes to its planning and building approvals and other processes.

Despite these efforts to ensure continued services, one of the unexpected impacts of Covid-19 has been an overwhelming increase in property planning and building...

Muskoka Has a Job for You! 2021 Virtual Job Fair Coming Next Week

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Muskoka Has a Job for You! 2021 Virtual Job Fair Coming Next Week

Hiring managers in Muskoka are looking to fill many positions available in Muskoka and are encouraging Job Seekers to join them next Thursday, April 22 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at our 2021 Muskoka Virtual Job Fair .  Sectors participating in the job fair include:

• Construction
• Retail
• Tourism
• Restaurants
• Municipal sectors

To view a full list of employers that will be attending this job fair, visit: www...

Media Release - Township Service Updates Upon Provincewide Emergency Brake

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the Covid-19 Provincewide Emergency Brake announced on Thursday, April 1, 2021 by the Province of Ontario, the Port Carling Arena and select Community Centres will be closing effective April 3, 2021 and will remain closed until further notice. Those impacted by cancellations and closures will be contacted directly. All refunds will be honoured.

In addition, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will continue to accept and release building permits for construction sites within...