UPCOMING EVENTS
COVID 19 RELATED RESTRICTIONS HAVE LED TO THE SUSPENSION OF MOST OF THE FORMAL MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS RELATED TO THE RESIDENTIAL USE OF COMMERCIAL RESORTS IN MUSKOKA. THAT SAID, FRIENDS OF MUSKOKA CONTINUE TO WORK VERY HARD WITH POLITICAL AND LEGAL EXPERTS TO PROTECT MUSKOKA FROM UNSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION AS WE PROGRESS.
AND PLEASE STAY HEALTHY – WE’RE GOING TO NEED YOUR HELP!
Friends of Muskoka Calendar of Important Events
The Latest News
THE REVIEW OF THE VILLAS APPLICATION AT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THURSDAY, DEC 14TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED
We have been notified by the Muskoka Township that they will not be reviewing the Villas application until further notice. The developers of the Villas are challenging the Township of Muskoka Lakes’ jurisdiction directly to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). We are...
The Villas Application is Back! (meeting deferred)
We can now confirm that the Villas application to the Township (deferred by the Township for a legal opinion at the November 16, 2017 meeting) will be reintroduced at the Committee of the Whole meeting December 14th in Port Carling (map). There are numerous variables...
The Globe covers District meeting in Bracebridge
The unprecedented public turnout combined with the compelling presentations by the Friends of Muskoka at the District Meeting in Bracebridge caught the attention of The Glove and Mail. Read it all here.
Powerful Presentations Sway Councillors in Bracebridge
Yesterday’s Public Meeting in Bracebridge was a great success. About 300 people attended, filling the council chamber, the lobby and a room in the basement where video monitors were set up. This was the highest public attendance at a meeting in 30 years! 53 people...
District Meeting Agenda
Prepare for the District Meeting on November 23rd in Bracebridge. We are expecting a huge turnout as the public is becoming aware of the huge risk to Muskoka if urban style residential developments are allowed on commercial lands. Make your voice heard!...