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Float Homes – coming to a bay near you
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’...
Float Homes – coming to a bay near you
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...
SITE PLAN CONTROL REINSTATED – A WIN FOR ONTARIO COTTAGE COUNTRY
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...
Muskoka Lakes Seeking Input on Short Term Rentals
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is encouraging the public to share details of their experiences with Short Term Rental Properties in Muskoka Lakes. “The use of short-term rental accommodation properties has increased immensely over the past few...
Stand up and be counted! Muskoka Second Home Survey closes soon
In January, Muskoka property owners should have received notice in the mail of the District of Muskoka’s Second Home Survey. Please take a moment to fill in this important survey. Survey closes February 27th. The Second Home Survey is conducted...
Bill 23 – Still time to act!
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...
Muskoka Election Results
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...