Year: 2016

Summer Issue of MLA Newsbites

A few of the highlights include:  Review of the current status of the District of Muskoka’s lake system health policy. Phase 2 of the Town of Bracebridge’s update of their zoning by-law which includes waterfront properties. Town of Gravenhurst’s official plan review. A new fireworks by-law in Muskoka Lakes Also, don’t forget about 2 upcoming […]

Muskoka Conservancy Contest Prizes Update

To enter, please send your picture to @MuskokaConservancyContest using Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/muskokaconservancycontest/). Your picture will be reposted on our page so our followers can like it. The pictures with the most likes in each category wins! Prizes from Muskoka Brewery, Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co., Cabin by TWB Co..

AGM General Invite July 22, 2016

The Muskoka Lakes Association is pleased to invite you to the Muskoka Lakes Association 123rd Annual General Meeting Friday, July 22nd, 2016 6:30 pm at Milford Bay Community Center 1020 Beaumaris Rd, Milford Bay Join us to hear from Rebecca Webb, Regional Manager with MPAC. The presentation will centre around the 2016 Assessment Update. MPAC […]

Rosseau Market Opening July 1, 2016

Join us Opening Day July 1st with a flag or maple leaf, if you have one, and help us to Celebrate Canada Day. Great Music!  Give aways! Opens at 9am – 2pm. Don’t forget that we have a FREE SHUTTLE BUS. Park anywhere in town and ride in Style to the Market. Rosseau Market Website

Jack Hepworth’s Report, May 2, 2016

See the May 2, 2016 Seguin Council eAgenda 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets  Excerpt from CFO Michele Fraser’s Staff Report: “On February 1, 2016, Council approved the 2016 Operating and Capital budgets, in principle. Since then, the Township has received notification of all of the external levies, and staff has adjusted the overall budget accordingly. […]

MLA Water Level Task Force Survey

This now regular update about the status of the Muskoka Lakes Association Water Level Task Force (WLTF – the “Task Force”) is the fifth in our communication series.  We’ve been busy.   We’re focusing on getting solid data so we can effectively present to our political leaders – not to mention the MNRF. Your Muskoka Lakes […]

MLA NewsBites for April 2016

Welcome to April 2016 NewsBites Flood/Ice Damage – The MLA hopes that our numerous e-blast updates regarding the recent flooding throughout Muskoka have been helpful. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) latest notice, water levels are still a concern; although levels may be dropping currently. A close watch on local conditions […]

Jack Hepworth’s Report, April 4, 2016

Hello Everyone: Here is The April 4th Report to council and Community.  Topics include: Rosseau Nursing Station Newsletter 2016 by NP Katie Hogue, Delegation to Council – Dan Duggan Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry Parry Sound, Sunday Gun Hunting request, Rosseau Library Board Request for Relocation, Update.  www.jackhepworth.ca See it directly at: www.jackhepworth.ca eAgenda Seguin […]

Hwy 141

Hwy 141 Flooding

UPDATE: MTO announced at 7:03 a.m. on Saturday, April 2 that Highway 141 has reopened in both directions. SEGUIN TWP. – Highway 141 East of Rosseau is closed in both directions due to a road near Muskoka Woods Youth Resort. The closure is between Highway 632 in Rosseau and Debank Road. According to people at […]

Jack Hepworth’s Report, March 24, 2016

Hi Everyone: The production company “Eyewitness Productions” has chosen the Mullen Building in Rosseau as their location for the Sheriff’s Office. “Eyewitness”  is a ten episode television series scheduled to be filmed locally for USA Network by NBC/Universal The Rosseau Community Hall will be rented by Eyewitness Productions on the days that filming takes place in Rosseau.  […]

Jack Hepworth’s Report, March 21, 2016

Hello Everyone Here is a report on the Special Meeting March 21 of Seguin Council.  The purpose of the meeting was to deal with Eyewitness Productions.  They have requested rental of the Rosseau Community Hall from March 28 to August 5 for filming a 10 episode TV series partially using the Rosseau Community Hall.  Note this […]