Flood Warning in Effect With Freezing Rain Expected this Weekend
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Flood Warning for the area. Flooding is anticipated to varying degrees as a significant three-day rainfall, freezing rain, snow pellets and snow event moves through the area.
With freezing rain expected this weekend and the potential for power outages and icy conditions, now is a good time to check your emergency preparedness.
Get your 72-hour emergency kit ready
Charge your devices and check your flashlights
Make sure you're signed up for Voyent Alert! to stay informed
Store extra water and non-perishable food
Avoid travel if possible during peak storm conditions
The Township of Lake of Bays is saddened to hear of a recent incident, where a 59-year-old Milton resident lost their life after falling through the ice in Lake of Bays. Staff and Council’s thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for all watersheds in the District until Wednesday, April 02, 2025. Residents should expect water levels to increase: the potential for flooding exists.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has added a Flood Watch bulletin within the area of the North Branch of the Muskoka River and on the Moon River (Bala Reach). The bulletin is in effect until Friday, March 28, 2025.
The Township of Lake of Bays is primarily within the Muskoka Watershed and a Flood Watch means that a potential for flooding on these watersheds exists.
Proposed by-laws will come before the Township of Lake of Bays Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held in a hybrid setting (in-person and electronically), on the 8th day of April, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.
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: Title Rectification for lands in relation to Glenmount Road.
At its meeting on March 11, 2025, the Township of Lake of Bays Council approved updates to Policy AD-2.10 – Road Allowance Closure Procedures (containing a private road/driveway). These updates are part of a comprehensive review that aligns this policy with recent changes to related programs and ensures greater clarity and fairness in procedures for property owners.
The Ministry of Natural Resources – Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook bulletin is in effect in the District until Friday, March 21, 2025.
In honour of a local hockey team’s remarkable achievement in receiving national recognition for their acts of kindness, Mayor Terry Glover has officially proclaimed March 16 as Good Deeds Day in Lake of Bays, an annual celebration of kindness and community spirit.
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