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Cherokee Lane/Starboard Development at Gravenhurst Wharf
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...
ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION AT LEGACY COTTAGES
THIS is why we need better, stronger, more restrictive policies in Minett, our Township and the larger District. Policy work may seem dull, but it is oh so important to get right. We lost 2 battles at LPAT because our policies are not strong...
COMMUNITY ASKS FOR STRONGER POLICIES AT MINETT PUBLIC MEETING
Close to 200 people attended the virtual Minett Public Meeting on May 28th. The public was invited to comment on the draft Minett Official Plan Amendment, the policy document that will govern development in Minett. The draft Minett policy is a...
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 for 18 (3 from each lower tier municipality) and one vote per councillor (no weighted...
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...
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...
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...