The Township of Muskoka Lakes is reassuring residents that no evacuation is required following an emergency notification regarding the Burgess Dam in Bala.
Current road closures include Old North Road from civic address 137 to Fowlers Road, Silver Sands Road at civic address 58, Dyer Memorial Road, and Cann St. from John St. to Chaffey St.
With active flooding throughout the region, and rain forecasted to continue over the coming days, Hydro One is offering tips on how residents can stay safe.
According to the Town of Huntsville, water levels have increased significantly over the past 24 hours and are expected to continue rising over the next week. Officials warn that high water levels and localized flooding are occurring in flood-prone areas and urge residents to take precautions.
Peter Koetsier, who was recently re-elected Mayor of Georgian Bay Township, is looking forward to continuing to make investments and improvements in the community over the next four years.