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The Township of Lake of Bays has prepared a Housing Needs Assessment for review and comments from Council and the public. The Housing Needs Assessment aims to assess the current and future housing needs in the Township of Lake of Bays, identify gaps between housing demand and supply metrics across the full housing continuum, and direct strategic planning at the Township. This report is being presented at the December 17, 2024, Council (Planning Matters) meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m. 

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays will be considering proposed amendments to the User Fees & Charges By-law at the regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The Township of Lake of Bays is proud to support Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024. This day is a celebration to champion shopping local at the start of the busy holiday season. It is led by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the country’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses.

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is excited to announce the commencement of a significant renovation and expansion for the Dwight Community Centre and Library. This project aims to enhance the facility's role as a Community Hub, offering improved services and amenities to residents and visitors.

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) – Mark your calendars! The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is ramping up for the 36th annual Project Porchlight Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army. Fire trucks, with the assistance of the OPP, EMS, Public Works, and Motorcyclists of Muskoka, will be coming house-to-house to collect non-perishable food donations across our community on Wednesday, December 4, starting at 6 p.m.

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:

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is introducing a tap-to-donate system at its three public water refill stations in Baysville, Dwight, and Hillside. Staff and Council hope these devices will encourage more donations in our increasingly cashless world to help with the costs associated with this free, year-round service available for campers, visitors, and residents.

Funds collected at these sites will help offset the cost of operating the water taps, support the future replacement of aging wells, and contribute to the local fire department, along with other municipal initiatives.

The Council of the Township of Lake of Bays is pleased to announce the completion of Operation Facelift, a project dedicated to enhancing and renovating the Lake of Bays Community Centre.

Please be advised that the ongoing Canada Post strike may cause delays in payments for vendors currently requesting cheques. 

The Township of Lake of Bays will make every effort to ensure prompt payments and strongly encourages vendors to switch to electronic payments to avoid disruptions.

The Township of Lake of Bays Council has voted to pause the implementation of a proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) program during the November 12, 2024, Council meeting. This decision follows valuable public input from a community survey and local accommodators.