District Municipality of Muskoka
70 Pine Street P1L 1N3 Bracebridge, ON, Canada

The deadline to submit an expression of interest to join the District Municipality of Muskoka's IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism) Advisory Committee is quickly approaching! Please submit an application to Tina Kilbourne, CIU Team Lead at [email protected] by February 19, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. To learn more about the IDEA Project, please visit our online engagement platform: www.engagemuskoka.ca/IDEA

A big thank you from my family to yours! Please continue to do everything possible to #staysafe. The COVID-19 variant has been detected in #SimcoeMuskoka and it’s more important than ever we do everything we can to prevent the spread. #StayHomeMuskoka #StayHomeSimcoeMuskoka District Chair John Klinck and Family Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario... Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka See more

We are pleased to share that the outbreak status at the Pines has been lifted following a period of 14 consecutive days with no new cases. Thank you to staff for your hard work, perseverance and dedication that made this significant achievement possible. We also want to thank residents, families and the community for your on-going support and best wishes! https://bit.ly/39N5LfB

The new Rural and Community Connection transportation service operates two different routes, each on two different days Tuesdays and Thursdays. The service is to be used for essential trips only at this time and can be used to help connect isolated individuals, or those lacking transportation to important essential services and supplies including medical appointments, prescriptions and groceries.... Tuesday's Route runs return trips from MacTier - Port Carling - Milford Bay Bracebridge Baysville - Huntsville. Thursday’s Route runs return trips from Midland - Port Severn Honey Harbour Bala Gravenhurst - Bracebridge. The service is funded by the Government of Ontario. Learn more at: www.muskoka.on.ca/ruralandcommunityconnection Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Georgian Bay

Tomorrow, December 8th is the final day to complete the online Community Survey for our Muskoka IDEA Initiative! Those who complete the survey are entered into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards! To complete the survey, please visit our online engagement platform: www.engagemuskoka.ca/IDEA

Have your say! Muskoka District Council is seeking public input as it considers changes to its composition. Read our media release for more information and to learn how you can provide input: https://bit.ly/2MyXDGw Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst ... Township of Georgian Bay Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Township of Muskoka Lakes See more

The 2020 Winter Coat Drive was a Success!! We would like to thank Rotary and Fabricare for keeping Muskoka residents warm this winter season and for finding innovative ways to provide services to residents during this challenging time! #muskoka #muskokacares Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka... Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Georgian Bay See more

Do you need financial support for transportation? Are you unable to access transportation services that are available in your area? Do you qualify for transportation services from an agency but the fees are difficult for you to afford? ... If you answered yes to the above then the Specialized Transportation Fund may be able to help! Learn more or apply now at: www.muskoka.on.ca//co/specialized-transportation-fund.aspx #muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Georgian Bay

The Muskoka IDEA Community Survey deadline has been extended and will remain open until December 8! Please take the time to complete the survey on our online engagement platform: www.engagemuskoka.ca/IDEA to be entered into a draw to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards! Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario... Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka See more

HAPPY Day: Oral Health Thursday, October 29, from 1-2 p.m. Join our Seniors Team to learn about dental hygiene from Georgian College's Dental Hygiene Program as well as discuss updates on the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.... To learn more or register, please call (705) 645-2100 ext. 4199 or visit our website at www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms

Corridor 11 Bus Holiday Schedule Now Posted Please note that the Corridor 11 Bus will be taking its usual two-week break for the Holidays and the bus will not be running during this time. The last day of service before the two-week break will be Friday, December 18, 2020, and the bus will start up again in the new year on Monday, January 4, 2021. ... Learn more about the Corridor 11 Bus at: www.muskoka.on.ca/corridor11

Downtown Huntsville Construction - Survey Now Open! Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario As we continue to plan for the 2021 Main Street Streetscaping project, we’re seeking your feedback on communication received during King William Street construction, to better understand your preferences moving forward.... By giving us your feedback, we can put plans in place to deliver the information and project updates you’re looking for. Complete our survey here: https://www.engagemuskoka.ca//huntsville-construction-feed

Today is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and Child Care Worker Day! We invite the Muskoka community to recognize and celebrate ECE’s and Child Care Workers across Muskoka and the essential role they play in our community! Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/3jm3UQg Trillium Lakelands DSB Near North District School Board Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Earlyon Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Georgian Bay #muskoka #muskokacares

Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation in the Township of Muskoka Lakes More info here: https://www.muskoka.on.ca//port-sandfield-bridge-construct Weekly Wednesday Update... Wednesday, October 21, 2020: Rehabilitation work continues on the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes until mid to late November. The work on the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge is largely dependant on favourable weather conditions and temperatures to achieve the best results. Weekly updates and construction progress will be issued each Wednesday to include a detailed schedule on any planned upcoming overnight closures. Bridge and Road Closures the week of October 25, 2020 No daytime closures are being considered. Small watercraft passage continues to be permitted. During these closures, the bridge and road will be fully closed to traffic and pedestrians - a significant detour will be in effect. Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25, 2020 - Road Open Monday, October 26, 2020 - Road Open: 5:30am 9:00pm - Road Closed: 9:00 pm 5:30 am Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - Road Open: 5:30am 9:00pm - Road Closed: 9:00 pm 5:30 am Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Road Open: 5:30am 9:00pm - Road Closed: 9:00 pm 5:30 am Thursday, October 29, 2020 - Road Open: Daytime To Be Confirmed - Road Closed: To Be Confirmed possible extended morning closure (weather dependant) The construction schedule is still on track to meet our completion deadline and it is anticipated that no traffic impacts will occur after November 21, 2020. More information and detour map here: https://www.muskoka.on.ca//port-sandfield-bridge-construct

HAPPY Day: Holistic/General Interest Thursday, October 22, from 1-2 p.m. Join our Seniors Team as we virtually explore the Royal Botanical Gardens to discover where modern medicines originate from, and investigate what certain plants are used for and how they can help heal!... Please register on our website at www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms or call (705) 645-2100 ext. 4199 as capacity is limited.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently seeking a permanent full time SCADA Support Technician to join our Engineering and Public Works department. The SCADA Support Technician is responsible for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems management, installation, programming and implementation of hardware, systems and provisions of ongoing support to the SCADA systems. This role would also include field work to support water and wastewater operations... staff by assisting with troubleshooting and rectifying problems with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and SCADA systems. Posting Closing Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 @ 12:00 Noon To learn more about this opportunity or other current opportunities at the District please visit our website at: www.muskoka.on.ca/careers

The 2020 Winter Coat Drive is Underway! The District would like to thank the Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club and Fabricare Cleaning Center for partnering together to deliver this much needed community initiative! Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/3nQDnOG Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka... Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Georgian Bay #muskoka #muskokacares

Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation in the Township of Muskoka Lakes October 14, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) The District has postponed the overnight road and bridge closure scheduled for October 19, 2020. Construction crews are on-site and will be working under the bridge structure, eliminating the need for an overnight closure next week. There will be no traffic or pedestrian impacts for the next 7 days. ... More information: https://www.muskoka.on.ca//port-sandfield-bridge-construct

HAPPY Day: Physical Health Thursday, October 15, from 1-2 p.m. Join Diana Oliver of Urban Poling and Danielle Ryan of Lifestyle By Design for this week's seminar series theme of physical health! Discover the benefits of urban pole walking and partake in a chair yoga session!... To register or learn more about our HAPPY Days seminar series or any other Seniors Programs, please visit our website: www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms or call (705) 645-2100 ext. 4199

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently seeking a professional and experienced individual to join as the Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services. The Commissioner would join as a member of the District Strategic Leadership Team (DSLT). Responsibilities of the Commissioner would include but are not limited to; strategic leadership, management and administration of the Finance and Corporate Services department (Facilities Services, Information Technology Servic...es, Finance, Budgets and Financial Planning, Purchasing and Risk Management and Accessibility). This role is also responsible for the overall financial affairs of the municipality on behalf of, and in the manner directed by, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Council. To express interest, please email a cover letter and resume (confidentially) to Catharine Vickery, Manager, Human Resources: [email protected] Closing Date: Friday, November 6, 2020 by 12:00 Noon. To learn more about this opportunity or other current opportunities at the District Municipality of Muskoka please visit our website at: www.muskoka.on.ca/careers

Community Update: Progress on COVID-19 at the Pines Long-Term Care Home We are pleased to share that the outbreak status at The Pines Long Term Care Home has again been lifted following a period of 14 consecutive days with no new cases. We thank staff for their hard work, perseverance and dedication that made this significant achievement possible. We also thank residents, families and the community for their on-going support and best wishes.... See full update for status of testing and how you can help: https://bit.ly/3iBEBtm

Thank you to all working the frontlines; grocery, pharmacy, healthcare, truck drivers and many more for their on-going dedication to the community. Like this post and tell us who you are grateful for in the comments below to enter our weekly shop local contest and have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a Muskoka business of your choice! Help spread the word! #ShopLocal #SupportMuskoka #MuskokaCares Downtown Bracebridge BIA Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area Downtown Huntsville BIA Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce The Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce South Georgian Bay Tourism Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Township of Georgian Bay Town of Gravenhurst Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

HAPPY Day: Security and Fraud Prevention Thursday, October 8, from 1-2 p.m. Join Chris Allum, from the Ontario Securities Council for a fraud prevention workshop for older adults and learn how to spot a scammer and protect your investments.... To register or learn more please call (705) 645-2100 ext. 4199 or visit our website www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms