News and Public Notices

(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.

In honour of the Honourable Murray Sinclair's passing, flags at Township facilities have been lowered to half-mast and will remain so until Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

Mr. Sinclair, an Anishinaabe and member of the Peguis First Nation, dedicated his life to repairing and reshaping Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

The Heritage Committee, joined by dedicated community members, recently gathered at Paint Lake Cemetery in Dorset to celebrate the completion of a Walking Tour for the historical pioneer cemetery, which dates back to the late 1800s.

(Huntsville / Lake of Bays) – The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department has launched their annual volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign and is looking for residents passionate about protecting their communities. Applications open on November 4 and close on November 30, 2024. Interested individuals are invited to attend an information session at Station 1 Huntsville (1 Payne Drive) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is inviting builders, contractors, designers, and community members to attend an informative Building Services Open House. This event will focus on preparing our community for the upcoming Provincial Building Code changes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
• Location: Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Rd., Dwight