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Big improvement in representation for waterfront residents at district
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...
District Decision on Residential Use of Private Communal Services for Water and Wastewater Services
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...
Please participate in the October Town Council Meeting October 27 at 2:00 pm
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 443 acres of...
Have Your Say In The Future Of Muskoka Lakes And Seguin!
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...
The Minett Joint Policy Review Steering Committee (MJPRSC) New Report (#5) to 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 holding a special Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting on January 24, 2020 at...
Have you had your say?
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 holding a...
A Defining Moment for Muskoka
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.
COMMITTEE RELEASES PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN MINETT
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...
The JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka Resort has been issued an order by the Ministry of Environment on several sewage related issues.
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...
MUSKOKA LAKES CANADA DAY EVENT
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS ANDY’S HOUSE HOSPICE IN PORT CARLING AND FLOOD VICTIMS. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, click here.
Legacy Cottages
drone footage of former Lakeside Lodge property
The Legacy Cottage plan to build 43 residential lots on 470 feet of Lake Rosseau has been put on hold by the Township of Muskoka with an Interim Control By-Law until proper impact studies can be completed in Minett to assure no harm will come to the Muskoka Lakes. This fantastic outcome was the result of work done by the volunteers at Friends of Muskoka, partner associations across the Muskoka Lakes and concerned Muskoka residents. Well done!