Township of Muskoka Lakes

Reminder: The Township of Muskoka Lakes, in collaboration with Muskoka Paramedic Services, will be offering free community walk-in influenza vaccination clinics on Friday, December 11th at the Bala Community Centre from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. and the Port Carling Memorial Community Centre from 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Any community resident may attend. View Media Release: http://ow.ly/30DA50CANS6

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit would like to inform residents and visitors that the blue-green algae bloom notices on the following lakes have been lifted. Bass Lake, Black Lake, Silver Lake, Leonard Lake, Three Mile Lake and Lake Muskoka (Weismiller Bay). Please view public notices for more information: http://ow.ly/C6bf50CG8QB

The Township of Muskoka Lakes, in collaboration with Muskoka Paramedic Services, will be offering free community walk-in influenza vaccination clinics on Friday, December 11th at the Bala Community Centre from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. and the Port Carling Memorial Community Centre from 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Any community resident may attend. View Media Release: http://ow.ly/30DA50CANS6

: - Garbage collection transitions to bi-weekly beginning the week of November 1, 2020. During the winter ...schedule, sorted recycling and green bin organics (in urban areas) continue to be collected weekly. For more information and to access customized collection schedules, please visit www.muskokarecycles.ca Mobile App: Residents are encouraged to download the free Muskoka Recycles App on Google Play or the App Store to instantly access their schedule. By entering a household address, receive instant access to bi-weekly garbage collection schedules, waste facility information and the Waste Wizard to find out how to properly dispose of any item. These schedules and reminders can also be imported into iCal or Outlook calendars so you’ll never forget your garbage day. Visit our website: Instantly print and download a copy of your customized bi-weekly collection calendar/schedule by visiting www.muskokarecycles.ca Request a Calendar: If you can’t access our online content and don’t own a smartphone we’re here to help! Please call the District at 705-645-6764 or email us at [email protected] with your address, and we can mail or email you a copy of your schedule. Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario 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 en...gagement 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

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

The Township invites applications to participate on the following Advisory Committees & Boards: Community Centre Hall Boards, Heritage & Attainable Housing Committee, Parks & Trails Committee. Deadline is November 3, 2020. Full Details: http://ow.ly/cClx50BYBxQ

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

We want to hear from you! Our Strategic Plan Review consultation is open. Join the Virtual Town Hall on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and share your ideas by completing the Strategic Plan Survey! The survey will close on October 30, 2020. Take the survey now: http://ow.ly/sBnH50BDpaL Visit www.engagemuskokalakes.ca to learn more.

Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation in the Township of Muskoka Lakes October 14, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) The District has postponed the overnight ro...ad 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

Have you had a chance to tell us your thoughts on the future of Muskoka Lakes? Our Strategic Plan Review consultation is open. Join the Virtual Town Hall on Sat, Oct 17/20 at 10:00 a.m. and share your ideas by completing the Strategic Plan Survey! The survey will close on October 30, 2020. Take the survey now: http://ow.ly/sBnH50BDpaL Visit www.engagemuskokalakes.ca to learn more.

Employment Opportunity: Seasonal Arena Operator. Full Details: http://ow.ly/rd5r50BSfMb

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! Please be advised that Municipal Office Services will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2020 for Thanksgiving Day. Services will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Media Release - Township Plans to Reopen Port Carling Arena. Details : http://ow.ly/syIK50BOq7T

Have you participated in the Official Plan Review Proposed Policy Directions Survey? We are updating the Official Plan & are seeking input. Visit engagemuskokalakes.ca to learn more & take the survey today. Survey closes October 9/20.

The COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Program second intake for applications is now open! Application deadline is November 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Full Details: http://ow.ly/DygQ50BNrz6

We are updating the Official Plan & are seeking input on Proposed Policy Directions. Complete the Proposed Policy Directions Survey today! Survey closes October 9/20. Visit www.engagemuskokalakes.ca to learn more & take the survey.