Big improvement in representation for waterfront residents at district

by Friends Of Muskoka | Jan 19, 2021 | News

Today the District Municipal Modernization Committee (MMC) unanimously passed a resolution (here) to change the composition of District Council from 22 members for 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

by Friends Of Muskoka | Nov 25, 2020 | News

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 

by Friends Of Muskoka | Oct 20, 2020 | News

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!

by Friends Of Muskoka | Sep 20, 2020 | News

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

by Friends Of Muskoka | Jan 23, 2020 | News

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...