by Friends Of Muskoka | Jun 12, 2023 | News
Is it a boat or a house? That’s the question the Gloucester Pool Cottagers’ Association (GPCA), along with over 30 other lake associations, have asked the federal Minister of Transport to weigh in on. Currently, Transport Canada classifies these houses as ‘vessels’...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Jun 9, 2023 | News
In our last newsletter, we described the damage that the Ford government’s Bill 23 would wreck on Ontario cottage country and beyond should it be passed into law. We implored you to write letters. You did. And it worked! In April, the Ford government passed the...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Dec 1, 2022 | News
Bill 23 passed. They did not hear us. Time to make some more noise. On November 28th the Ford Government passed Bill 23 – the More Homes Built Faster Act – despite significant opposition from all sides. While we support the building of attainable and affordable...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Oct 25, 2022 | News
The results are in! On October 24, 2022, new Councils were elected across Ontario. Our goal was to elect individuals to 4 Councils in Muskoka who prioritize responsible development, environmental protection and strong fiscal management….and WE SUCCEEDED! Muskoka...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Sep 18, 2022 | News
Over the past four years, the MLA and Friends of Muskoka have closely followed and actively participated in all council and committee meetings where issues of importance to our members were on the agenda. We have been able to observe the effectiveness and the track...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Aug 15, 2022 | News
There is a proposal before Gravenhurst Council to develop a parcel of land in Muskoka Bay, at the east edge of Gravenhurst wharf. The proponent’s application has been deemed complete by the Town and the Town is now obtaining peer reviews of some of the reports and...
