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The 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 11th day of November, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - The Township of Lake of Bays has officially broken ground on the Dwight Library Expansion and Community Centre Upgrades project, a major milestone for a long-anticipated, community-led initiative. Once complete, the newly expanded facility will serve as a modern, accessible hub for residents and visitors alike.

On October 14th, the department was requested by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) to assist with a wildland fire on Stephenson Road 2. The fire covered approximately 2 acres. Firefighters worked alongside MNRF crews on the first day and then continued suppression and overhaul efforts on their own for the following two days. The fire was fully extinguished, and no structures were threatened.

The District of Muskoka is hosting a casual, drop-in style coffee chat where you can learn more and ask questions at your own pace about the upcoming Muskoka Road 117 Main Streets project in Baysville.

Have an idea to protect the environment in Lake of Bays? Funding is available through the Township’s Environmental Projects Grant Program to support grassroots initiatives that protect, enhance, or restore the environment in Lake of Bays.

At its Tuesday, October 14, 2025 meeting, Lake of Bays Township Council approved a by-law to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), effective January 1, 2026.

On October 7, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Delbrooke Road in Lake of Bays.

On October 9, 2025, at approximately 12:06 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to Muskoka Landing Long Term Care for an activated fire alarm.