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Media Release: Firefighters Battle House Fire with Live Ammunition Igniting

Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2021 06:30 AM

(LAKE OF BAYS)- Firefighters from Stations 2 and 3 responded to a reported structure fire just after 10:00 pm Monday, September 6, 2021 on Fieldale Road in Lake of Bays.
The residents of the home were watching TV when they smelled smoke. They called 911 and waited outside for first responders to arrive. Upon arrival firefighters saw flames coming through windows and the roof.
A tanker from Station 1 was called into assist with water supply.

At one point, ammunition inside the home reacted to the heat...

Notice of Road Allowance Closing

Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:00 AM

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, and amendments thereto, to stop up and close that portion of Roger Road abutting Lot 16,  Registered Plan 14 of the Geographic Township of Chaffey, now in the Town of Huntsville, District Municipality of Muskoka, and for the transfer of Parts 2, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 35R-26572.  The proposed By-law will come before...

Notice of Shore Road Allowance Closing

Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 10:30 AM

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, and amendments thereto, to stop up and close that portion of the Road Allowance in front of Lot 7, Concession 11 of the Geographic Township of Brunel, now in the Town of Huntsville, District Municipality of Muskoka, and for the transfer of Part 3 on Reference Plan 35R-25268.  The proposed By-law will come before Council...

Municipal Department Update: Manager of Parks and Cemeteries Sources Trees for Diggin’ Downtown

Posted on Friday, July 23, 2021 11:00 AM

Manager of Parks and Cemeteries sources the trees for Main Street and the Diggin’ Downtown project. Watch the July 23 video https://youtu.be/5Lk4IPV34aM or review the highlights:

  • Trees are being sourced for the streetscape aspect of the Diggin’ Downtown construction project on Main Street
  • Trees are being individually picked at a tree nursery and the tree species are chosen for shape and colour
  • While the root space for trees in Stage 1 have been installed, the tree planting will take place in the...