by Jordan Richards | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today the District Municipal Modernization Committee (MMC) unanimously passed a resolution (here) to change the composition of District Council from 22 members fo 18 (3 from each lower tier municipality) and one vote per councillor (no weighted voting). That is...
by Jordan Richards | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
There was a historic decision last week at a joint District Engineering and Public Works (EPW) and Community and Planning Services (CPS) Committee meeting. District voted against a motion to approve residential use on private communal services (PCS). This is an...
by Jordan Richards | Oct 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Help Bracebridge Town Council protect Wetlands by insisting on an Ontario Wetlands Evaluation Study (OWES) for the Muskoka Royale Development A Toronto developer – Muskoka Royale Development Inc. – is seeking permission from Bracebridge Council to rezone...
by Jordan Richards | Sep 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have a historic opportunity to put in place policies that will shape the future of our lakes. Both Township of Muskoka Lakes (TML) and Seguin Township (Seguin) are re-writing their Official Plans. These OPs will guide land use planning and development for the...
by Jordan Richards | Jan 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Minett Joint Policy Review Steering Committee (MJPRSC) has been tasked with making recommendations concerning appropriate development in Minett. The Township of Muskoka Lakes (TML) is holding a special Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting on January 24, 2020 at...
by Jordan Richards | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
BE INSPIRED BY A FELLOW COTTAGER’S PASSIONATE LETTER TO TML COUNCIL The Minett Joint Policy Review Steering Committee (MJPRSC) has been tasked with making recommendations concerning appropriate development in Minett. The Township of Muskoka Lakes (TML) is...
by Jordan Richards | Jan 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
This special edition of Waves is focussed on three critical issues that will impact the health and character of Muskoka for a generation. Check out our calendar or the ‘Events’ section of our website for the most current info.
by Jordan Richards | Oct 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Minett reviewing committee has released their preliminary report with 28 recommendations for future development in Minett, Muskoka. The committee’s recommendations are a very important milestone in the development of guidelines for protecting the environment in...
by Jordan Richards | Aug 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Work Order based on issues with the sewage system at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort and Spa (JW Marriott) has been issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) against the owners and operator of JW Marriott. Details of the sewage...
by Jordan Richards | Jun 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
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