Welcome to The Bay’s Election Central - your resource for the 2026 local elections. This page provides essential information for voters and prospective candidates in the Muskoka District and Almaguin ...

The new program will streamline programs and help reduce confusion The District of Muskoka is launching a Service Excellence project aimed at making it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to ...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reshuffled his critic team, naming Michael Chong as the new finance critic in the latest update to his front bench. Chong takes over from Jasraj Hallan, who ...

The new playground and splash pad will be ready for summer Crews have broken ground at the Lake of Bays Community Centre as work begins on a new splash pad and playground in Baysville. Township ...

Linda Boothby has announced she will run for Franklin Ward Councillor in Lake of Bays in the upcoming municipal election. Boothby says she is seeking to bring business experience and community ...

A Brampton man faces kidnapping and weapons charges as OPP continue to hunt for remaining suspects A multi-agency manhunt spanning more than seven months has led to another breakthrough in a violent ...

The police warn about door to door home repair and upgrade scams OPP are warning residents about two scams currently targeting communities across the province. Police say warmer weather often brings ...

A major drug bust in Burk's Falls has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of a dangerous cocktail of illicit substances. On Tuesday afternoon, OPP executed a search warrant at a residence on ...

The OPP is warning about fraudsters pretending to be customer service representatives from major phone companies. Police say victims may receive calls or emails offering account discounts, free phones ...

The Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation has permanently protected a 107-acre property near the Bona Vista cottage community. The Marianne Girling Nature Reserve was purchased through a bequest from ...

Gravenhurst residents will vote using new ward boundaries in the 2026 municipal election. The town completed a ward boundary review in 2024 to ensure residents have more balanced representation, with ...

A serious crash in Lake of Bays has left one woman with life-altering injuries. OPP say a 2026 Hyundai Palisade left the roadway on Highway 117 near Longline Lake Road Thursday afternoon. The driver ...