News

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 2nd day of June, 2026, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning. 

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is pleased to share some positive news regarding the Community Centre, Arena and Library facility in Baysville. As of today, the Library portion of the facility has reopened, allowing library services and programs to resume.

A public water tap is now available at the Baysville Fire Station at 12 University Street, across from the Lake of Bays Community Centre during the closure.

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township continues to assess an issue at the Lake of Bays Community Centre, Arena and Library in Baysville, which has resulted in a temporary closure.

(Lake of Bays, ON) Township staff and engineers continue to assess the Lake of Bays Community Centre, Arena and Library in Baysville after a ground issue was identified following recent work related to the building’s heating and cooling systems.

Please be advised that Linda Boothby has filed her nomination papers for the position of Councillor for Franklin ward for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Under Noise Control By-law 2021-029, an application under Section 13 has been received by Township staff. The applicant is looking for an exemption from Schedule B, Item 8 under Section 10, which would allow for Discharge of Fireworks between the hours of 8:30pm and 10:30 p.m.

The Lake of Bays Community Centre, Arena and Library remains closed out of an abundance of caution following issues identified during recent work related to upgrades to the building’s heating and cooling systems.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Bulletin is in effect in the district until Wednesday, May, 13, 2026.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - Seasonal half load restrictions on roads under the jurisdiction of the Township of Lake of Bays will lift effective Friday, May 15, 2026, unless otherwise posted.