The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents and visitors that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook Bulletin is in effect for the district until Friday, July 19, 2024. A Flood Outlook is an early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) would like to inform Township of Lake of Bays residents and visitors that a SWIM ADVISORY has been issued for Dwight Beach. Recent water testing has indicated E. coli levels exceeding the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 mL.
Concerning Township-wide Amendments to Community Planning Permit By-Law for Housekeeping Amendments
Township of Lake of Bays is excited to announce that the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) private sector incentive program is now open for applications! This program is aimed at encouraging reinvestment in privately owned properties located in the CIP project areas, being the Township’s four settlement areas (Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Hillside), especially where it will enhance the public realm and make a positive contribution to overall vitality.
Please be advised that the IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As a result of the planned bike course, District Road 117 in Baysville will be restricted to traffic for the event, with vehicles rerouted through Bridge Street.
Statement shared from Station 4 Baysville of the Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Department
The annual fireworks display in Baysville, organized by the Station 4 Volunteer Fire Association, have been cancelled. This is due to provincial legislation that mandates specific safety zone and setback requirements that are no longer met at the Baysville Dam location. The Fireworks Team, who are licensed and solely responsible for the discharge of fireworks and mortars, must make sound safety decisions and adhere to provincial safety standards to maintain their licenses.
Our Building and By-law Department is excited to announce the launch of our Short-Term Rentals (STR) Web Map! This new tool provides an easy way for residents and visitors to find information about licensed short-term rental properties within our township.
The Ministry of Natural Resources– Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area
residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Bulletin is in effect for the district
until Friday, July 5, 2024.
The Township of Lake of Bays reminds residents and travellers that turtle nesting season is underway and urges everyone to be mindful and aware of turtles crossing and nesting on roads near wetland areas.
On Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024, while inspecting an area for upcoming road resurfacing operations, crews discovered a snapping turtle laying eggs on the road’s shoulder. All planned resurfacing work for the section where the nest was found was halted, the area was marked, and the Saving Turtles At Risk Today (S.T.A.R.T) program was contacted.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays proposes to enact by-laws pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to:
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