Port Severn Main Dam and Fixed Bridge Construction Update

July 21, 2021 – Parks Canada would like to advise that work on the Port Severn Fixed Bridge is nearing completion. The bridge has been closed to complete a full demolition and reconstruction of the main dam, fixed bridge, piers, and abutments. In addition to this work, Parks Canada will be partially mechanizing the Main Dam, resulting in more positive benefits for the Port Severn community. This work includes the installation of four fully mechanized vertical steel gates in sluices 1 through 4, adjacent...

PARKS CANADA DELAY SEASON OPENING TO ALIGN WITH PROVINCE

PARKS CANADA ADMINISTERED PLACES IN ONTARIO
DELAY SEASON OPENING TO ALIGN WITH PROVINCIAL MEASURES

 

PETERBOROUGH, MAY 19, 2021 – The health and safety of visitors and employees are of utmost importance to Parks Canada and the Agency is following the advice, guidance, and requirements of public health authorities and experts in its operations and continues to make every effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. To align with measures introduced by the Province of Ontario to limit the spread of COVID-19,...

Forest Fire Potential is Increasing

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Forest Fire Potential is Increasing
Muskoka Forest Fire Danger Hotline: 1-877-847-1577

 

Muskoka (May 17, 2021) Throughout the District of Muskoka, the Forest Fire Danger is
starting to increase. Evidence of this could be seen over this past weekend with multiple fire
departments responding to rapid growing grass and brush fires. The fires were caused by
unattended and prohibited burning and failure to fully extinguish campfires. With very little
precipitation...

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Township of Georgian Bay

SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT TOGETHER WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY BRING A VACCINATION CLINIC TO THE AREA.

Port Severn, Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – On May 17, 2021 the Township of Georgian Bay will host a Pop-Up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Baxter Ward Community Centre in Port Severn. This clinic is available to individuals seeking their first vaccination that live or work within the township and neighbouring communities. If you require a first dose vaccination and you can...

On-Demand Transportation Services for COVID-19 Vaccination Clincs

The District has partnered with Hammond Transportation Ltd. to have an accessible vehicle available to help transport eligible individuals to the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Bracebridge and Huntsville, starting today.

This is an on-demand service and trips will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Any District resident with a vaccine appointment can use the service, and it is free of charge.

The Hammond reservation telephone line will be available Monday to Friday from 9am – 4pm...