Township of Georgian Bay renews support for GBGH

On June 23, 2023, the Township of Georgian Bay made a gift of $5,000 from their 2023 Operating Budget to support the GBGH Foundation’s Impact Fund. The gift will support the hospital’s investment in updated capital equipment, and this year’s top priorities include an MRI machine, brand new x-ray rooms, surgical & procedure tables and laboratory equipment.
Since 2016, the Township has provided nearly $20,000 in critical funding for equipment and technology at the Midland hospital, which serves...

Bill Lendvay receives Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award

Bill Lendvay, given the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award  

Port Severn, Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – Mayor Koetsier and Fire Chief Tony Van Dam awarded Bill Lendvay the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Mr. Bill Lendvay was given this award for his quick action, saving the life of a child.

On August 23, 2022, Lendvay responded to a woman screaming at Stuart Lake. He jumped into action running to where the woman and the child were on the beach. A primary assessment...

Pickleball in Honey Harbour

Pickleball Courts in Honey Harbour

 

Port Severn, Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – Residents of Honey Harbour have identified an interest in having six (6) pickleball courts constructed at Honey Harbour Park with an estimated cost of $300,000.

Township residents have committed to fund a minimum of 50% of the project and have deposited $100,000 with the Township in trust to date.

Lead fundraisers Rob and Michelle Krizmanich, presented to Council on March 14, 2022 the concept of installing 6 Pickleball...

Muskoka Emergency Response Committee Launches #AlertMuskoka

The Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) is excited to launch #AlertMuskoka, an important new notification tool powered by the Voyent Alert! System.  This free community alerting app will make it easy for residents and communities across Muskoka to quickly receive important information during critical incidents and emergency situations.

By downloading the Voyent Alert! app and registering, residents and visitors can select to receive notifications from a wide variety of communication channels...

Baxter Ward Lions Club Recognized by District of Muskoka

District of Muskoka - 2020 Community Service Recognition  

 

The Baxter Ward Lions are one of many service groups being recognized with District of Muskoka - 2020 Community Service Recognition !! 

 

In February 2020, a group of 28 local residents started a new Lions club and joined 1.4 million Lions across the globe to step up and serve our communities.  Covid-19 quickly changed the way we could serve, but we were needed more than ever!

Our first urgent need was...