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Update on April 1, 2025, at 9:04 a.m.: Our phone service at the Municipal Office in Dwight has been restored!

Service Disruption (Resolved) | We previously experienced technical issues with our phones, but the problem has now been fixed.

The meeting is being held to consider Township-wide Amendments to the parking provisions in the Community Planning Permit By-law 2021-111. 

Following the recent ice storm that impacted much of the region, cleanup efforts in the Township of Lake of Bays are continuing. Township facilities remain open. Residents are urged to continue using caution as cleanup efforts progress. 

The District of Muskoka has declared a State of Emergency following a severe ice storm from March 28–30, 2025, which caused extensive power outages, fallen trees, downed hydro lines, and dangerous road conditions.

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.