News and Public Notices | Township of Lake of Bays

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Special Air Quality Statement Issued - June 5, 2023

Please note: A Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for the area by Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario. Parts of Lake of Bays are experiencing poor air quality and reduced visibility due to smoke from forest fires in Ontario and Quebec.

MAILT Members Receiving the 2023 Award of Excellence from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA)

MAILT Receives CAMA Collaboration Award of Excellence for Positive Regional Impact

The Baysville Exercise Group presenting a cheque to the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities for the Township of Lake of Bays

New Donation Boosts Progress of Lake of Bays Community Centre Renovation Fundraising Goal

The Lake of Bays Community Centre renovation project, Operation Facelift, has received a generous donation of $710 from the Baysville Exercise Group.

Media Release: Donation of 300 Advanced Smoke Alarms Received for ‘Get Alarmed Baysville’ Program

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) The Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Department is excited to launch the Baysville Get Alarmed Program, a community-wide fire safety initiative, made possible through a generous donation of 300 hardwired First Alert smoke alarms from the Baysville Curling & Bocce Club.

Engineering consultants reviewing and inspecting the roof at the Lake of Bays Community Centre in Baysville

Media Release: Township Developing Comprehensive Asset Management Plan

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) With a permanent population of approximately 3,759 and an additional 11,720 seasonal residents, the Township of Lake of Bays has a vast network of roads, bridges, community centers, libraries, senior centers, fire halls, and various other Township-owned buildings.

A group of officials standing next to each other with District Municipality of Muskoka Chair Jeff Lehman, MPP Graydon Smith, MP Scott Aitchison, Provincial Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra, Mayor Terry Glove, District Councilors Mike Peppard, and Robert Lacroix.

Groundbreaking of Fairvern Long-Term Care Home: A Vital Resource for Seniors

Part of the Township of Lake of Bays Council had the honour of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated new Fairvern Long-Term Care Home facility in Huntsville.

Spring Grading Campaign Now Underway

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays' Public Works Department is thrilled to announce that our annual Spring Grading Campaign is currently in full swing. Our dedicated team, in collaboration with a contracted grader, has been diligently working to enhance and maintain the quality of our gravel roads.

A group photo featuring offenders from the Beaver Creek Institution Community Service Volunteer Group, CO Jeff Earl, and Township of Lake of Bays employee Julie Thur, standing together as they participate in the spring cleanup efforts."

Beaver Creek Institution Community Service Volunteers Help Spring Cleanup Efforts

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays’ Parks and Facilities Department has partnered with the Beaver Creek Institution Community Service Volunteer Group to assist with spring cleanup efforts in local cemeteries and parks.

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Day of Mourning 2023

Every year on April 28th the Township of Lake of Bays dedicates to remembering those who lost their lives or suffered injury or illness due to work-related tragedies. It's a day for us to renew our commitment to improving health and safety in our workplace.

Discover MAILT: Uniting Indigenous Communities and Local Municipalities in Muskoka

As a proud participant in the Muskoka Area Indigenous Leadership Table (MAILT), the Township of Lake of Bays is honoured to be part of this exceptional collaboration between Indigenous Communities and Local Municipalities.