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  • The Heritage Committee and dedicated community members standing in front of Paint Lake Cemetery, holding newly released walking tour brochures.
    New Cemetery Walking Tour Explores History of Early Dorset

    The Heritage Committee, joined by dedicated community members, recently gathered at Paint Lake Cemetery in Dorset to celebrate the completion of a Walking Tour for the historical pioneer cemetery, which dates back to the late 1800s.

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    Media Release: Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is Looking for New Recruits

    (Huntsville / Lake of Bays) – The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department has launched their annual volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign and is looking for residents passionate about protecting their communities. Applications open on November 4 and close on November 30, 2024. Interested individuals are invited to attend an information session at Station 1 Huntsville (1 Payne Drive) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

  • CBO Stephen Watson
    Building Services Open House – Getting Ready for the New Building Code Effective January 1, 2025

    (Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is inviting builders, contractors, designers, and community members to attend an informative Building Services Open House. This event will focus on preparing our community for the upcoming Provincial Building Code changes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

    Event Details:

    • Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
    • Location: Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Rd., Dwight
  • Exterior Do Not Cross Aspdin Road Fire 2
    House Fire on Aspdin Road

    (Huntsville / Lake of Bays) - Around 2:15 a.m. on October 28, 2024, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Fighters responded to a structure fire on Aspdin Road in Huntsville.  Crews from Station 1 Huntsville and Station 5 Port Sydney were dispatched. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fully involved single story home with flames through the roof. Fire crews acted quickly to suppress the fire and prevent further damage. The roof and the ground floor of the home were completely destroyed by fire. There were no injuries reported and damage is estimated to be at least $500,000.

  • Notice of Intent To Dispose of Surplus Property at November 12, 2024 Meeting

    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:

  • Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Department Logo
    Garage Fire on Springfield Road

    (Huntsville / Lake of Bays) Around 2:19 pm on October 21, 2024, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Fighters responded to a structure fire on Springfield Road in Huntsville.  Crews from Station 1 Huntsville, Station 5 Port Sydney, and Station 4 Baysville including 20 firefighters and 7 trucks, responded to the event.

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    Media Release: Funding Available for Watershed Health Projects in Second Intake of Environmental Grant Program

    The second intake for the Environmental Projects Grant Program is now open, accepting applications for three key funding streams focused on environmental initiatives in Lake of Bays. This round introduces the new Watershed Fund, which offers up to $5000 for projects aimed at protecting and restoring watershed health and improving water quality in the Township.

  • Media Release: Invitation for Public Feedback on Municipal Accommodation Tax Draft By-law

    (Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays has released a Draft Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) By-law for public review and comment via a survey and public meeting. This important step brings the Township closer to implementing a MAT program, which aims to support and grow local tourism initiatives such as area promotion, trail system improvements, and the expansion of local events, among others.

  • Notice of Intent To Dispose of Surplus Property at October 8, 2024 Meeting

    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:

  • Announcing the new Lake of Bays Community Fund
    Call for Applications – Lake of Bays Community Fund

    The following release is being shared from The Muskoka Community Foundation.

     

    Muskoka, ON - The Muskoka Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications to the Lake of Bays Community Fund are now being accepted. The Lake of Bays Community Fund was established earlier this year with an initial gift of $9,500.00 from the Township of Lake of Bays.


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Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
705-635-2272
1-877-566-0005

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