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January 2025 Planning Notices

Planning Committee - January 17, 2025

A Planning Committee meeting will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the January 17, 2025 Planning Committee Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Meetings for Zoning By-law Amendments at the January 17, 2025 Planning Committee Meeting will be included in the meeting Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public...

Media Release - Township of Muskoka Lakes 2025 Municipal Budget Has Been Approved

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – On December 11, 2024, Township Council approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast.

The 2025 Budget has a net levy of $17,569,000, which represents an 8.9% tax rate increase over 2024. The estimated tax increase for a residential property valued at $500,000 is $65.90 to $809.60 per year. The 2025 Budget maintains service levels while increasing funding for needed infrastructure projects through a $6 million contribution to reserves and reserve funds.

“Our...

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.  

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...