One of my all-time favourite TV shows was simply called Monk. It’s been off the air now for many years, but there’s one channel that carries this classic program at 2 a.m. By this hour my pretty little eye lids have been shut tightly for a few hours. This is where that wonderful little contraption […]
MUSKOKA — With more than 94 per cent of hospital staff and credentialed staff now vaccinated, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) will require all visitors to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 starting Nov. 22. Patients do not have to show proof of vaccination to receive care at MAHC. That’s the same as many other […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — A sixth person in Muskoka has died of COVID. He was 80+ and his death, on Nov. 4, was considered a sporadic case not linked to any outbreak. And while cases are declining nationally, regionally they are up. Friday 52 cases were reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Forty COVID cases in the region include a man in Huntsville, aged 65-79, who had close contact with a first episode Tuesday. His case was reported today by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). The big jump in cases is up from 26 yesterday. And is accompanied by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Did Norm Miller jump or was he pushed out of his MPP’s seat at Queen’s Park? Speculation follows a day after he announced he won’t be re-running in June and that Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith is claiming to be his heir apparent. Or at least the Conservative candidate […]
BRACEBRIDGE — What’s a six-letter word for Wendy Betts? Winner. The Bracebridge woman parlayed a $3 lottery investment in to a $50,000 prize. “I was at home with my husband when I realized I uncovered six words,” in an Instant Crossword puzzle. “I started shaking and became light-headed,” she said while picking up the game’s top […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Forget three strikes and you’re out. With booster shots due any day now for several adult and health care groups, keep your short sleeve shirts handy. In all likelihood — like third and fourth waves — third injections are just the beginning of living life with COVID, laments Dr. […]
PARRY SOUND — Four maple syrup producers have received provincial funding to start and expand sales and processing of the popular sweet treat. The Ontario government is providing more than $124,000 to help them create new jobs and support economic growth throughout the region, says a government release today. “Ontario produces some of the highest-quality maple […]
GEORGIAN BAY TWP. — A 21-year-old hunter who went back into the wood after hunting with friends Saturday was found the next morning by emergency services. Police were called for a report of a missing hunter on Oct. 30 at 7:40 p.m. near Galla Lake Road in Georgian Bay Township, southwest of MacTier. The man […]
BRACEBRIDGE — An outbreak of two COVID cases at the Pines among staff over the weekend has led to the isolation of 65 residents for two weeks. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has placed the LTC home in outbreak status and ordered residents to isolate in their rooms. As a result general visiting […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — There was a lot of applause and back-slapping as Rotarians honoured four first responders yesterday in an annual salute in their first indoor meeting in 18 months. But it was a simple hand shake among two medical professionals with a century of service above self that caught my eye […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Two dozen regional COVID cases today included an elderly Lake of Bays woman. The 80+ resident is under investigation after testing positive yesterday — the same day she had her first episode. A dozen of Tuesday’s positive cases were unvaccinated, 8 were fully vaccinated and 3 partially vaccinated, says […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARY SOUND-MUSKOKA — After 21 years as MPP, Norman Miller is calling it a political career at Queen’s Park. He announced this morning that he won’t be running in next June’s provincial election. In a statement this morning from his Parry Sound home and office, he issued the following statement: “It […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A further re-opening of the Ontario sees more in-person provincial court services available to the public in Muskoka. As of Nov. 1 the following in-person court services are now available at by appointment only: Traffic ticket and fine payments Requesting a trial Filing Re-opening applications Filing Motions for Extension of Time to Pay Fines […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Police arrested a driver in the parking lot of the OPP detachment here Sunday who was said to be chasing another vehicle. Officers responded to a 911call from a motorist Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. The caller said they were being pursued by a person in another vehicle on Taylor Road in Bracebridge. […]
MUSKOKA — Welcome back to winter. Police in south Muskoka have responded to 20 motor vehicle collisions between Monday and early Tuesday morning. They say most of them were preventable had drivers been responding to the changing weather conditions with caution. Fortunately no one was injured. Schools in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge were also affected. Trillium […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — With the world today topping 5 million COVID deaths, local health officials report 68 cases over the weekend in the region. One of them was a Bracebridge woman, 45-64, who is under investigation after reporting Saturday and with her first episode that day. And 39 of the positive results […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Halloween 2.021 got kids and their families out of the house. And opened doors to a renewed reality after looking back on 2020’s scary experience. Trick o’ treating and shelling out was a lot more relaxed and less fraught with worry last night as everyone seemed to enjoy the outdoor gatherings […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Home shopping online has been a life saver for millions around the world who have been stuck inside due to COVID-19. Consumers who rely on products they can’t buy in stores. And while many customers are satisfied with many major international brand retailers — which all accept returns or […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — As Ontario plans to release details next week on booster shots, the local health unit reports 24 cases — including a woman in Gravenhurst. The Muskoka woman, 18-34, is under investigation after reporting yesterday with a first episode the day before. She is among 82 cases far this week […]