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Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
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Great Fall Lineup at the Opera House
Even after a busy summer, the Opera House is still humming with activity.On Tuesday November 24th, back by popular demand, a mat...
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Do You Have An Open Permit? PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:27
 

Have you got an open building permit??

The Gravenhurst building department is currently archiving building permits that are 3 years and older, with no record of activity in 2009.

As the property owner, please ensure that building inspections for permits on your property are carried out in a timely manner. Whether it was a minor permit to repair a deck or dock, a completion permit for construction that commenced prior to a permit being obtained or a major permit to construct a dwelling, a  final inspection is always required.   Outstanding permits may cause difficulties at the time of selling your property, obtaining mortgages, severances, or transferring the property.   The fee to re-activate a an inactive permit is $150.00.  

If you had a contractor complete the work for you, but never received a final inspection report, the permit may still be open or inactive.  Please give us a call at 687-3412, we will gladly advise you your permit status.  If you have an open permit, with no inspections in the last 12 months, you may only need to request an extension on your permit based on your circumstances. You can also check your property on-line by inputting your roll number at www.gravenhurst.ca/bp.  Your roll number can be found at the top of your tax bill.

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 20:11
 
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 14:20

Back by Popular Demand.. Skokie and the Gravenhurst Winter Carnival.

Buy your button for $5 for Adults, $3 for kids ages (6 - 12) or buy a family pass for four for just $15.  Be sure to Mark you Calendars for this great event.

 

Registration for most events is required.  Download a registration form here!  Completed forms can be dropped off at the Town Office or faxed to 705-687-7016.

Bed Race Registration Form

Volunteers are always needed and if you can lend your time and talents, send in the completed Volunteer Application.

 

Of course we couldn't do this without the Generous Support of our Sponsors!  If you want to help support the Carnival it's not too late..  Sponsorship Packages can be found here!

 

Check out or Events List below to see what is happening and where!!  To find out the Winners of the various events CLICK HERE!

Friday, March 5, 2010   
Games Triathlon - Pool, Darts, Shuffle Board, Cards, Mini PuttGravenhurst Legion 7 - 11 pm 
Children's Music NightGravenhurst Opera House7 - 8:30 pm 
Family Night Walk Around Town 8 - 10 pm 
Uptown Music Heritage Square in front Opera House7:30 - 10 pm

 

  
Saturday March 6, 2010  
Lion's Pancake BreakfastGravenhurst Opera House9 - 11 am
Youth Pond Hockey Tournament (weather dependent)Boston Pizza 9 am - 3 pm 
Snow SculpturesKinsman Park9 am - 3 pm 
Doggie Dash New Pet Valu Store10 - 11 am 
Skokie Mixed Darts Tournament ($40 per team)Legion Register at 10 am 
Bed Races (18 years of age and older) Registration Form Muskoka Road10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Nail DrivingHeritage Square in front Opera House1 - 3 pm 
Kids Craft Zone and Air HockeyGravenhurst Opera House 1 - 3 pm 
Donut Eating on a StringGull Lake Rotary Park2 - 3 pm
SkijoringGull Lake Rotary Park2 - 3 pm
Arm WrestlingCarey's  Irish Pub2 - 5 pm
Skokie Dance - adults only - $10 for ticketsLegion8 pm - 1 am
   
Sunday, March 7, 2010  
Breakfast Buffet - $5Legion9 - 11 am
Awards CeremonyLegion11 am - 1 pm

Thank You to our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors 

 $1,000

Chamberlain's Timbr Mart

Gravenhurst BIA

Home Building Centre 

 
 
Gold Sponsors  $ 500
Veridian Connections 
Moose FM 
 Gravenhurst Banner 
 

Silver Sponsors

$250

Ontario Power Generation

 

Stevenson Plumbing

 
 

Bronze Sponsors

 $100

Tim Horton's  

 

The Winners of the Gravenhurst Winter Carnival Drawing Contest are...

Group # 1
First Place - Cailyn Schribner, Age 6

Second Place - Lexie Schribner, Age 3

Group # 2
First Place - Jacqueline Leatherdale, Age 9 

Second Place - Rachel Smith, Age 8

Group # 3
First Place - Hannah Winter, Age 11

Second Place -  Elizabeth Edwards, Age 12

  

 

Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 22:07
 
Notice of Public Open House PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 14 September 2009 09:03

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GRAVENHURST

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

FOR

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE

The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst is holding a Public Open House to share preliminary information and obtain public input with respect to the preparation of a Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update, which is currently being undertaken in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act.

The Public Open House is scheduled for:

Saturday, October 3, 2009

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

at the

Terry Fox Room, Centennial Centre

101 Centennial Dr Gravenhurst, ON

PURPOSE OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE

The Town of Gravenhurst recently initiated a work program to update its Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The Town’s current Zoning By-law, known as By-law 94-54, was adopted in 1994 and although it has been amended over time, there has not been a comprehensive review of the Zoning By-law since it was adopted.

The objective for the Zoning By-law Update is to create a modern, efficient, comprehensive Zoning By-law that will:

Implement and build upon the policies contained within the Town’s new Official Plan, approved in 2008;

Conform to the policies of the District of Muskoka Official Plan;

Be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

Reflect the aspirations of the Town’s residents;

Incorporate best zoning practices; and,

Update and digitize mapping.

The Comprehensive Zoning By-law applies to all land within the Town of Gravenhurst and will regulate the development of land by stating how land can be used, and the required standards (e.g., lot size and dimensions, building size, parking requirements and setbacks from property lines and shorelines).

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FORMAT

The Public Open House is the first organized opportunity for the community to provide comment into the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update process. The purpose of the Public Open House is to share background information gathered to date including existing zoning requirements and issues being considered and more importantly to obtain input from the public on these issues and any other zoning matters early in the process. Community members are welcome to drop into the Public Open House to understand the role of the Zoning By-law and review the background information. Town staff and consultants from PLANSCAPE INC. will be in attendance to discuss the update of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION respecting the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update can be obtained by visiting the Municipal Offices during regular office hours, or by contacting either of the Project Team members listed below:


Nicholas Popovich, MCIP, RPP
Manager of Development Services
Town of Gravenhurst
190 Harvie Street
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1S9
Tel: (705) 687-3412 ext. 274
Fax: (705) 687-7016
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 


Greg Corbett, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
PLANSCAPE INC.
104 Kimberley Avenue
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z8
Tel: (705) 645-1556
Fax: (705) 645-4500
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting (to be held later this year) or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst before the By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting (to be held later this year) or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst before the By-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR NOTICE of subsequent meetings or the approval of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law should be directed to Nicholas Popovich, Manager of Development Services via the contact points noted above.

Last Updated on Friday, 30 October 2009 12:37
 
Great Fall Lineup at the Opera House PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 09:11

Even after a busy summer, the Opera House is still humming with activity.

On Tuesday November 24th, back by popular demand, a matinee

performance of "Tuesdays with Morrie" for students of area schools,

(this show is also open to the general public) followed by an evening performance

at 8 pm.  On November 26th, Canadian Country Star Sean Hogan, brings

"The Canadian Country Christmas" with a stellar lineup of guest including Jammie Warren,

Julian Austin, Tonya Kennedy and Sue Medley. On December 6th, we're extremely proud

to host the Ontario Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker".  Check our performance

schedule on this site for details.  http://www.gravenhurst.ca/residents/opera-house/performances/month.calendar/2009/11/18/-

Last Updated on Friday, 20 November 2009 13:58
 
Disability Tax Credit - Did you know? PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 10 August 2009 13:46

Recently an article ran in What's Up Gravenhurst outlining in the new Disability tax Credit from the Canada Revenue Agency.  A 30 page booklet outlining the area where people with Disabilities can claim, the amounts and circumstances can be found here.

Additionally the article, written by Karen Wehrstein, highlighted that this tax credit is retroactive to 10 years and is available to people who are either markedly or significantly disabled.   An original copy of the Article is available here.

Check out Canada Revenue Agency for more details!

For more information on the Gravenhurst Accessibility Committee click here.

 

 
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