Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The District of Muskoka began work this week on the town’s closed Silver Bridge. Contractor Clearwater Structures Inc. is on site installing a temporary support structure, which will be used during this year’s construction before it is scheduled to reopen by end of 2026, the District of Muskoka engineering and public works commissioner James Steele said today in an update. The work follows a safety […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT SYDNEY — With just “six more weeks” till spring, winter lovers, snowmobilers, indoor and outdoor health enthusiasts are urged to join Premier Doug Ford and MPP Graydon Smith at the Port Sydney Community Hall Saturday for what they promise will be a “fun-filled” Saturday afternoon in support of local hospitals. […]

MUSKOKA — The Alzheimer Society of Muskoka has a new executive director. John Andresen brings more than 25 years experience in fundraising and community development within the non-profit sector. His professional background includes work as both a consultant and senior staff member with large organizations such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada, United Way, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — People without a primary care provider may miss the opportunity to be screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer as recommended by Cancer Care Ontario. Join local health providers Wednesday to discuss why cancer screening matters and an opportunity to ensure you are up to date with the recommended Cancer Care Ontario guidelines. […]

LAKE OF BAYS — Police in Huntsville are investigating the theft of a snowmobile and two impaired driving charges. They say the theft north east of the town off Hwy. 60 occurred sometime between January 10-19, 2026 from and address on Fieldale Road in Lake of Bays Township in the Bella Lake area. The stolen Polaris snowmobile is […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Julie Alexander was born in Minneapolis and Marjorie Hall studied and worked in the tormented city for five years. “It’s a shame what’s going on there,” said Alexander who left after the Second World War before she and her late husband Bill eventually moved to Canada. She was one […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST  — Giving peace a chance. Inspired by protests in Minneapolis, a candle-light vigil will take place Sunday afternoon outside Trinity United Church Feb. 1. The peaceful gathering will bring together all like-minded people deeply concerned about events around the world — notably recently in the United States. The ‘Vigil of […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — “Education and good fun.” That sums up a $3.2 million reno and retro fit of the Segwun and Muskoka Discovery Centre this year. The oldest operating steamship in North America and the ever-evolving Muskoka Lakes learning centre are undergoing a stem to stern makeover and more interactive dockside entertainment […]