A Burning Control By-law Exemption has been issued to Parry Sound Friendship Centre as follows: EVENT: Muskoka Through Our Eyes Powwow PERMITTED EXEMPTION: Section 3, Subsection 3.1 (Set or permit a fire during prohibited time/month) of the Burning Control By-law 2014-018, as amended.

The Coulson Family Bracebridge Library, a signature feature of the Town of Bracebridge’s Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Library Building Award. The honour recognizes architectural excellence and outstanding contributions to library design across Ontario.

Starting today, residents and visitors are invited to take a step back in time with weekly public tours of historic Woodchester. Tours will be offered every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. until August 28. This is a unique opportunity to explore one of Bracebridge’s historic landmarks and learn about the stories behind the property.

The Muskoka Small Business Centre (MSBC) is calling on aspiring and established entrepreneurs to apply for the Starter Company Plus program, an opportunity offering hands-on business training, expert mentorship, and funding support to help entrepreneurs start, grow, or buy a small business in Ontario.

Yesterday, Town Council approved the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to support tourism promotion and enhance local services. The new program will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

The Town of Bracebridge is moving forward with a comprehensive update to speed limits across its municipal road network as part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety for all users, support community well-being, and encourage responsible growth.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to close and sell that part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 28, Concession 5 Draper, Town of Bracebridge, District Municipality of Muskoka described as Part 1 Plan 35R-27804 PIN: 48051-0618.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to close and sell that part of the Original Shore Road allowance in front of Big or Browning Island, Town of Bracebridge, District Municipality of Muskoka described as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 35R-27797 PIN: 48172-0654.

Today, Mayor Rick Maloney presented the recipients of the Town of Bracebridge’s Event Tourism Grant and Community Grant programs with the funding needed to support their 2025 programming. 

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge proposes to enact an amended Fees and Charges By-law. Proposed amendments were made in the following category:

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