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Keeping You Informed – Short Term Rental Survey and By-Law Officer Hours

Township seeks public input regarding short term rental licensing by-law via survey. New summer by-law enforcement hours.

Township Watch – May 2023

Muskoka Tourism marketing Muskoka as four season destination. Healthcare providers needed in Muskoka. Arenas feasibility study approved. Fire station location study approved. Council approves Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law. Planning Committee forwards Dark Sky By-law to Council for approval.

Fraud Awareness Strategies

Fraud Awareness Strategies - Open to All - Saturday, June 3, 2023 10:00 am - Port Carling Community Centre

Township Watch – April 2023

Transportation Master Plan Phase 1 findings presented to Committee. Burning by-law being updated. Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law acceptance recommended to Council. Process for potential short-term rental licensing by-law started. Mayor Kelley appointed Chair of Muskoka Housing Task Force Committee.

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