News and Public Notices

The District of Muskoka is working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the community and seeks input from residents and stakeholders to shape its strategy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources has lifted the Restricted Fire Zone for our area. The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs will be removing the fire ban for the District of Muskoka. The Fire rating is now set at MODERATE.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department recently accepted delivery of their newly purchased extrication equipment, commonly known as the Jaws of Life.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Lake of Bays region. A multi-day heat event is currently underway, and temperatures ranging from 29 to 33 degrees Celsius (with a humidex of 37 to 42) are expected to persist until Thursday, July 6, 2023.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department has postponed the Baysville Canada Day Fireworks event, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 1st, due to current fire safety concerns.

The 2023 Calcium Chloride Application Program for approximately 100km of township gravel roads has commenced and is expected to be finished by June 22, 2023. 

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is inviting residents and visitors to attend and participate in one of two virtual open houses and surveys.

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is issuing a warning to residents regarding a recent phone scam targeting our community. Scammers have been posing as representatives of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department, attempting to deceive residents into making donations for wildfire efforts.

The Special Air Quality Statement continues for the Lake of Bays area. High levels of air pollution are present due to smoke from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) On June 6th, 2023, in celebration of Seniors Month, The Township of Lake of Bays’ Council presented the Ontario Senior of the Year Award to local resident Caroline Konarzewski.