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The Township of Lake of Bays would like to inform residents and road users of upcoming Intermittent single-lane closures on Muskoka Road 117, between University Street and North Road in Baysville, for soil and ground testing on Monday, January 13, 2025, to Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The agenda for the January 14, 2025, Council meeting is now available. It includes a draft report on the Roads License Agreement (RLA) program, which will be presented and discussed at the meeting

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Bulletin is in effect in the District until Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

As part of the ongoing review and public engagement regarding the Roads License Agreement (RLA) Program and the moratorium implemented earlier this year, we would like to provide an update on our progress and next steps:

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 14th day of January, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.

The Township of Lake of Bays’ Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budget was presented to Council, and the public today, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at a special budget meeting. Discussions at the meeting gave staff direction on the changes needed and set the timelines for approving the final 2025 Operating and Capital Budget. 

Another budget meeting to ratify the 2025 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, after the Planning Matters Council Meeting.

At the December 10^th Council Meeting, members of the Huntsville Sting U13-Black hockey team were celebrated for their outstanding achievements. The team, which calls the Lake of Bays Arena in Baysville their home ice, joined Council for a special photo unveiling. The photo of the team, commemorating their victory earlier this year in the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, will be proudly displayed at the arena.

Firefighters discovered a small fire inside a wall that had spread to an adjacent wood cabinet. Fire crews quickly contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to the home. At the time of the fire, three construction workers were working on the exterior of the home. They heard the smoke alarms sounding inside and quickly acted, using a 5lb ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher and buckets of water to knock down the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical malfunction involving a wall outlet and has been classified as accidental.

Please note that due to inclement weather, the Municipal Office in Dwight will close at 2:30 p.m. today (Monday, December 9).

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.