Photo by: Susan Johnson
MPAC: A few things we’re doing differently for the 2016 Assessment Update.
In 2016, MPAC will update the assessed values of more than five million properties in Ontario based on a legislated valuation date of January 1, 2016. What’s New: A New Property Assessment Notice – Residential Notices will be mailed on July 11th for Parry Sound/Muskoka District(s) with Business Notices mailed in October. MPAC is delivering…
Planning for Climate Change in Muskoka
In case you missed Peter Sale’s presentation at the LOBA AGM, some key highlights are available on the District of Muskoka website by clicking on the link below. https://muskoka.civicweb.net/document/27580 The Muskoka Watershed Council has studied the climate we are likely to see at mid-century, and has assessed the impacts it will have on our environment,…
Safe Quiet Lakes Campaign 2016 – on YouTube
Is your boat too loud? This video, produced by the Safe Quiet Lakes Association, in cooperation with the OPP explains the regulations governing mufflers on boats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N63q8KebdE. For more information on respectful boating and how to share the lake, please visit http://safequiet.ca/
New Depth Map of Lake of Bays
Many people who attended the LOBA AGM were able to see (and purchase) a copy of the new Lake of Bays Depth Map, created by Greg Betteridge, a recently retired trout biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in Algonquin Provincial Park, in cooperation with Jeff McMurtrie of Jeff’s Map (jeffsmap.com). Many at the…
Latest Update on Waterfront Back Lots
Smaller Waterfront Back Lots Approved by District Council Latest Update on Lake of Bays Official Plan – July 5, 2016: On June 20th, The District of Muskoka Council approved the updated Official Plan for the Township of Lake of Bays, including an amendment to reduce the minimum size of waterfront back lots from the current…
Newsflash: Official Plan Review Update
Smaller Waterfront Back Lots Approved by District Planning Committee Final decision to be made by District Council on June 20th Lake of Bays Official Plan Update: On May 19th, The District of Muskoka Planning and Economic Development Committee (PED) voted to approve the updated Official Plan for the Township of Lake of Bays, including an…
