Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Chad Evans may or not be run out of town here Tuesday after appearing before the town’s council with an update on the speed, progress — and timing — of Ontario Northland’s new promised return of passenger rail service. A public push for accountability on a planned shelter box […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST  — Friday the 13th may be bad luck in some places. But not at Bethune Bistro and in downtown Gravenhurst. Bei Bei was happy to reopen her restaurant yesterday after unceremoniously being closed by the health unit before Christmas when she was written up over the kitchen. This morning, over […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Two drivers are in court next month facing impaired driving charges after collisions last week and this. On Thursday March 5, at 7:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 11 South near Taylor Road in Bracebridge. Police arrested and charged 26-year-old Joshua Jones, of […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A scary incident in which a vehicle was lit on fire at gas pumps here March 1 has led to two charges against a teenager from Huntsville. On Wednesday police charged the young man after beginning an investigation the day after the Sunday evening incident. They say that on Monday, […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Overture, curtains, light … tonight’s the night. No more rehearsing or nursing apart We know every part by heart This is it, you’ll hit the heights And oh what heights we’ll hit On with the show this is it. And with apologies to Mel Blanc, Bugs Bunny and Rod […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Another attempt at air flight service between Toronto and Muskoka is being launched this afternoon. This time with Air Canada under its wing. But their jets won’t be landing here, where staff at the Muskoka Airport are “excited” about the new major air carrier’s service connection. Beginning June 15 […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Municipalities receive cheques regularly from the province in the form of grants and assistance for various building and services projects. That help is usually delivered through some kind of government e-Transfer without much fanfare save for maybe a press release. In other words it’s business as usual. But this […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Too good to be true. It ain’t over till it’s over. April Fool’s Day 2025 all over again. Wiarton Willie (R.I.P.) didn’t predict this. If you haven’t heard — buckle up tomorrow into Thursday. Winter’s not over. Power will be out somewhere — guaranteed — if you don’t have […]