NewsFlash

April 25, 2025

LOBA Delegates to District Community and Planning Services Committee on Muskoka Official Plan Amendment 62

Resort Development

At a public meeting on April 24, LOBA's Chair of the Planning, Development and Government Relations Committee Tim Hadwen made a delegation to the District Community and Planning Services (CPS) Committee regarding the draft Commercial Resort Development Policy. LOBA's principle concern is that resort properties not be "residential condos in disguise" and supports "the draft Resort Policy requirements in Section 6.2 Permitted Uses f) that limit unit use in commercial resorts with multiple ownerships to no more than 26 weeks per year and no more than four weeks in July and August".

You can read the draft policy, see the staff presentation to the CPS Committee and read LOBA's letter/delegation>

Mark the Date

The Annual General Meeting of members of the Lake of Bays Association will be held at the Lake of Bays Community Centre (Baysville) on, Saturday July 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

In addition to LOBA business, Guest Speaker Captain Fred Landry of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department will cover a range of important Fire Safety topics including wildland fire prevention, safety precautions for lithium-ion batteries, smoke and CO alarms and the Township of Lake of Bays burning by-law.

Flood Watch

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin continues for the area until Friday, May 2, 2025.

Residents should expect water levels and river flows to remain high through April 25-27

weekend and into the week of April 28- May 2.

Runoff into local lakes and rivers is anticipated to increase with forecasted rainfall.

For more information, please read the full Watershed Conditions Statement. 

Live Lake Levels for Lake of Bays at Muskoka GeoHub

The Muskoka GeoHub has new floodwater features! The Floodline and Lidar app now shows live lake levels for Lake of Bays, updated hourly, and the hydrograph tab (see image below) shows the current level compared to operating zones with 20 years of data.

Go to the Muskoka GeoHub.



Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation invites you to the Dr. Cathy Charles Bird Count

Join us at the Marsh's Falls Nature Reserve on Saturday May 3, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Learn about migratory birds from local naturalists and expert birders Rick and Kelly Stronks as we walk the trails of this beautiful property.

Email

registration@lakeofbaysheritage.ca

if you plan to join us or have any questions. It's an ideal family outing!

Click here for more information>

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photo by Arni Stinnissen, courtesy for LBHF

Canada Warbler

Through education, advocacy and engagement, our mission is to foster a

healthy natural environment, responsible waterfront development, a thriving community, and a Lake of Bays shared respectfully and safely by all.