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Township Watch – September 2026
Township hires new Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability. Request for new boat launch on Bass Lake. Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce outlines three priorities they provide to the Township. Five options for new Port Carling arena presented to Committee. Township has 50% of budget remaining at the end of Q2. Draft Noise By-Law approved by Planning Committee. Rogers Communication proposed cell tower for Foreman Road. District receives Ontario Public Works Association Week award. District’s Waste Management Calendar receives Gold Summit Creative award.
Election Information – 2026
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Township Watch – July 2026
Safe Quiet Lakes updated Committee on their activities. Committee asks the Province to support Hospice Muskoka. Township given “Clean 2025 Audit.” Township to modernize its three public works yards. Committee approves Economic Development Strategy. 2026 spring freshet damage update provided to Committee. Names dropped from Municipal Voters List for 2026 election. Semi-Annual by-law reports indicates a 46% increase in investigations. Canadian Raceboat Museum granted approval to amend the use of their property. Official Plan Amendment 64 for former Cleveland’s House property adopted by the Township. Royal Canadian Legion in Bala reduces size of multi residential unit building. Your library card gives you access to more than just books. Elections Ontario continues to amend Municipal Voters List. Public was underwhelmed by new playground at Hanna Park.
