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  • Public Notice: Temporary Road Closure for 2024 Santa Claus Parade in Baysville

    Please be advised of temporary road closures for the upcoming Baysville Lions Santa Claus Parade. The closures are scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024, starting at 1:00 pm and concluding at 4:00 pm.

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    Township of Lake of Bays Continues Official Plan Review and Public Engagement

    Staff and consultants have wrapped up Phase One of the project, and are well underway to completing Phase Two, the Background Research phase. As part of Phase Two of the project, initial public engagement activities will include a public information session, stakeholder focus groups, a presentation to Council, and the release of key discussion papers for the public to review and provide comment on.

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    Public Notice: Postal Strike Affecting Mail-out Notices for Planning Applications

    Please be advised that the ongoing Canada Post strike may cause delays in mail-out Notices for Planning Act applications. 

    Notices for planning applications in the Township of Lake of Bays will be available online through the Township website at the Planning Application Notices page. 

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    2025 Draft Municipal Budget Discussions Scheduled for December 10, 2024, Council Meeting

    TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays will review the first draft of the 2025 Municipal Budget at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Budget discussions will begin at 1:00 p.m.

  • Notice of Housing Needs Assessment for Review and Comments

    The Township of Lake of Bays has prepared a Housing Needs Assessment for review and comments from Council and the public. The Housing Needs Assessment aims to assess the current and future housing needs in the Township of Lake of Bays, identify gaps between housing demand and supply metrics across the full housing continuum, and direct strategic planning at the Township. This report is being presented at the December 17, 2024, Council (Planning Matters) meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m. 

  • Notice of Intention to Adopt Fees and Charges by-law at the December 10, 2024, Council Meeting

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays will be considering proposed amendments to the User Fees & Charges By-law at the regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

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    Media Release: Community Hub Expansion Project Underway in Dwight

    (Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is excited to announce the commencement of a significant renovation and expansion for the Dwight Community Centre and Library. This project aims to enhance the facility's role as a Community Hub, offering improved services and amenities to residents and visitors.

  • Project Porchlight Food Drive
    Media Release: Project Porchlight Food Drive is Coming to Town on Wednesday, December 4

    (Huntsville/Lake of Bays) – Mark your calendars! The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is ramping up for the 36th annual Project Porchlight Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army. Fire trucks, with the assistance of the OPP, EMS, Public Works, and Motorcyclists of Muskoka, will be coming house-to-house to collect non-perishable food donations across our community on Wednesday, December 4, starting at 6 p.m.

  • Notice of Intent To Dispose of Surplus Property at December 10, 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:

  • A Tap-to-Donate device at the Hillside Public Water Tap
    Media Release: Use the Tap, Tap to Give - Township Introduces Tap-to-Donate System at Public Water Taps

    (Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is introducing a tap-to-donate system at its three public water refill stations in Baysville, Dwight, and Hillside. Staff and Council hope these devices will encourage more donations in our increasingly cashless world to help with the costs associated with this free, year-round service available for campers, visitors, and residents.

    Funds collected at these sites will help offset the cost of operating the water taps, support the future replacement of aging wells, and contribute to the local fire department, along with other municipal initiatives.


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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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