Yearly Archives: 2020

Watch the Muskoka Lakes 2020 Holiday Parade

Thank you to all of our wonderful Chamber members who contributed toward this year's virtual parade! Special thanks to Ontario Power Generation for their sponsorship. We couldn't have done it without them. Happy Holidays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCwW54kt-8U

2020-12-23T11:47:47-05:00December 21st, 2020|

New program can help local businesses go digital in response to COVID-19

Recovery Activation Program (RAP) helps grow your business digitally COVID-19 has changed everything, requiring telecommuting, on-demand delivery and services, supply chain resiliency and virtual collaborations.  Even as the province begins to reopen, the pandemic has heightened the urgency for businesses to digitize to survive. To address this change, the Toronto Board of Trade and World [...]

2020-08-30T11:30:12-04:00August 30th, 2020|

Top 5 Things To Do In Muskoka Lakes & Where To Use Your Cottage Country Spirit Vouchers

Got your Cottage Country Spirit travel vouchers ready? Great! It's time to discover (or rediscover) the best of Muskoka Lakes – and you can cash in your vouchers at many places around the big lakes. Here are the must dos when visiting our cottage country paradise. Be sure to use your vouchers before October 12th. [...]

2020-09-30T15:06:42-04:00July 22nd, 2020|

Public to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces in Muskoka starting July 13

SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit has made its decision regarding use of face coverings. As of Monday July 13, 2020, the public is required to wear a face covering (i.e. non-medical mask) when entering the indoor premises of businesses, organizations and on public transit systems in Simcoe Muskoka. This will be achieved through [...]

2020-07-07T14:36:52-04:00July 7th, 2020|

June 12: What can open as Muskoka enters Stage 2 Re-opening

Muskoka can reopen in Stage 2 of the provincial guidelines on Friday, June 12. Here's what can open then and what is not permitted: Places that can open in Stage 2 Personal Care Services Establishments providing personal care services can open with the proper health and safety protocols in place. Examples include: Hair services (including [...]

2020-06-08T21:01:10-04:00June 8th, 2020|

May 14: Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen

As of May 14, 2020: Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen. Premier Ford speaks to Chamber Members May 14 As soon as 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020: Golf courses will be able to open, with clubhouses open only for washrooms and restaurants open only for take-out. Marinas, boat clubs and [...]

2020-05-14T14:40:03-04:00May 14th, 2020|

Time to stand united: Letter to Members from Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance

To all Chamber Members, The Chamber said it wanted to hear from Members, and so here are my thoughts. My business is shut down. I am totally in favour of the shut-downs and we are doing our bit to flatten the curve. This is a time to put aside all of our individual interests and [...]

2020-04-14T09:09:15-04:00April 13th, 2020|
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