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The Lake of Bays Community Centre in Baysville has welcomed some charming new forest friends. A stunning new sculpture by woodcarver Jake Rhodes has been unveiled at the facility. This piece, which took over 80 hours to complete and weighs approximately 250 pounds, adds a unique local touch to the centre.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin continues for the area until Friday, May 2, 2025.

Residents should expect water levels and river flows to remain high through April 25-27
weekend and into the week of April 28- May 2.

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:

The Township of Lake of Bays is pleased to announce the return of the Annual Compost Giveaway, taking place on Earth Day, April 22, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m.. Free, high-quality compost will be available for residents to pick up.

The Muskoka Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications to the Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary are now being accepted. This bursary is a newly established stream within the Lake of Bays Community Fund.

The Township of Lake of Bays is inviting accommodation operators to join the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Task Force, an advisory group that will play a key role in shaping the Township’s MAT program.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for the area until Friday, April 18, 2025.

Lake water levels are generally declining and river flows have decreased over the past week, but significant snowpack remains across the watersheds with increased runoff from snowmelt anticipated.