MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Two Muskoka drivers face impaired driving charges after being stopped recently. Police say that on Thursday, May 28, at 9:35 p.m., a Huntsville OPP officer was en route to a call for service on Muskoka Road 169 in Muskoka Lakes Township when they became concerned about the driving behaviour of an oncoming […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — There’s a lot to know about Muskoka’s rich, long history of local and lakeside residents and cottagers and locations. And some fine writers and pictorial purveyors of the past, but one of the best and most passionate is Andrew Hind. The books and articles of the former Muskoka resident […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Better a day later … than yesterday. Saturday’s deluge gave way to a brilliant Elderberries concert this afternoon as the popular choral group weathered the weather with their ‘Whether the Weather’ spring offering. For a choir that’s sometimes battled Mother Nature, the always enjoyable ensemble presented a high and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Can’t wait for the Northlander Train or pay the cost of a Northlander Bus to Toronto? Starting Monday, June 8, for $22-$29 a new bus service is headed Gravenhurst’s way — before motoring north to Bracebridge, Huntsville … and eventually North Bay. Explorers’ Edge announced the expanded service yesterday […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — The Mariposa city’s burgeoning population marked two major milestones today on its path to building a new Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. A long-awaited stepping stone began Friday with an Ontario Builds sign at the preferred site — and confirmation from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ontario Health (OH) […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Over the past three years, the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation has provided nearly $6 million for non-operating equipment and care for South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Including $1 million announced this week. “That’s pretty incredible,” foundation CEO Leah Walker said this week while presenting a ceremonial cheque to MAHC president […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — This week’s northern lights include the ‘Bright Nights!’ of the Orillia Silver Band Saturday here at St. Paul’s Centre. Theatre and dance are in the spotlight on and on the playbill for their spring/summer concert for all to dive in and enjoy. Seven p.m. Tickets available at www.orilliasilverband.com and at […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNSTVILLE — A senior more than a century old was the victim of a Huntsville woman — more than half her age — who on Tuesday police say was charged with trying to fraudulently deposit the person’s cheque in a bank last month. Police say that on Thursday, May 21, just […]