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Township Reaches Settlement with CRT Construction and Swift River Energy Limited

Muskoka Lakes – After reviewing the matter with the Prosecutor in the Provincial Offences Court in Bracebridge, Ontario, all charges laid in early-2019 by the Township of Muskoka Lakes against CRT Construction and Swift River Energy Limited have been settled. The terms of settlement include a donation to the Bala Cranberry Festival by Swift River Energy Limited.  

“This settlement should be considered a win for Bala and Muskoka Lakes. Based on the terms of the lease and the 2016...

Muskoka Lakes Public Library Outside Pickup Now Available

Public Notice - Beaumaris Bridge Rehabilitation

Beaumaris Bridge Rehabilitation

• Location: Beaumaris Road, Milford Bay
• Construction Date(s): May 2020 to October 2020
• Construction Time(s): Hours of work are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with some occasional weekend work on Saturdays.
• Description: Rehabilitation of Beaumaris Bridge to ensure safe and reliable service of the transportation network and to extend the service life of the structure.
• Delays/Road Closure(s): Some construction noise and minor delays to traffic should be expected...

Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Township Provides Update on Outdoor Recreational Amenities

Muskoka Lakes – On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the Province of Ontario officially entered the first stage of its Framework for Reopening the Province. This includes permitting the reopening of some outdoor recreational amenities, including outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields, outdoor picnic sites, benches and shelters in parks and recreational areas subject to certain restrictions.

Accordingly, effective Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the Township will reopen permitted recreational...

Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Township Updates Building Permit and Inspection Processes

Muskoka Lakes – Following the May 14, 2020 amendment to the Province of Ontario’s essential services list, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has resumed the issuance of building permits for construction sites within the Township.

Building permit applications will continue to be accepted via email or at the Municipal Office drop box. These applications will be processed and reviewed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and applicable law. However, as the Municipal Office remains closed to...