GRAVENHURST — A driver charged with impaired operation was also charged with fleeing police here Friday night. Police say that on Friday March 21, just before 11 p.m., an officer patrolling Gravenhurst became concerned about the driving behaviour of a motorist on Winewood Avenue. The officer followed the vehicle onto Bethune Drive and then Industrial […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Two underage teens face alcohol-related charges after being stopped on Hwy. 11 early Saturday. On March 22, just after 3 a.m., police say an officer was conducting proactive patrols in Bracebridge and stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 South near Cedar Lane. An impaired driving investigation led to an arrest and charge against […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BARRIE — Buy Canadian turned in to buy, trade and sell yesterday as The Hudson’s Bay liquidates most of its stores including Barrie. A visit to the iconic chain location at the Georgian Mall on Bayfield Street hints at why. Since opening in 1999 (1,400 kms south of Hudson Bay) it […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Insomniacs — and anyone without Netflix — knows the countless hours of joy TRIPPING through Ontario with TVO. Journeying through the province’s stunning scenery and historically rich environments in their collection of 10 slow documentaries can be if not tedious informative and tranquil in the middle of a cold […]
HUNTSVILLE — Last fall OPP responded to 40 calls for service in Huntsville about bears feeding on dumpsters and garbage that was left out by residents. To try and prevent that, police are reminding residents to take precautions this spring. The presence of the bears, they say while interesting, is not a tourist attraction and they […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A federal election announcement Sunday will officially put Huntsville resident Geordie Sabbagh in the race as a Liberal candidate. And he won’t waste any time campaigning after Prime Minister Mark Carney chooses either April 28 or May 5 as the federal election day. Sabbagh will jump in early […]
HUNTSVILLE — An injured student required medical care after an assault involving another student at the high school here Wednesday morning. Police say that on March 19, at 11:40 a.m., they were called to a report of an assault at Huntsville High School. An investigation revealed the accused, a male student, had allegedly threatened and […]
HUNTSVILLE — A suspect charged in multiple thefts Saturday night may be the same person involved in other recent thefts and tagging across town. Police said today that on March 15, at 7 p.m. they responded to reports of thefts at various businesses at 111 Howland Drive. Police located the suspect and discovered various stolen […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORONTO — There was good and bad news for Graydon Smith as he was again sworn in to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s new cabinet this afternoon. The Parry Sound-Muskoka PC, who will soon be sworn in as MPP, remains in cabinet albeit attached to another ministry, but in a lesser role. After […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Growing cases of measles have made their way in to Simcoe-Muskoka. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says it has received confirmation that an unvaccinated resident of Simcoe Muskoka has tested positive for measles. Individuals who were present at the following locations during the listed times may have been […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — An unknown intruder was electrocuted with life-threatening injuries late this afternoon after entering a hydro compound and becoming trapped. Police are trying to identify the man, who was described as about 20 to 30 years old. They say that on Monday at 5:38 p.m., OPP, Muskoka EMS and Gravenhurst […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Dear patriots, want to hear one of the best brass bands in the land — without going to the States. For the first time in its long history, the OSB will be travelling to the North American Brass Band Championships held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The band will perform […]
MUSKOKA — A half dozen motorists face individual charges after being stopped by police the past 10 days. Friday March 7, just before 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision that on Germania Road near Gilbert Lane. The vehicle left the road and got stuck in a snow bank. The uninjured driver, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Tariff spin offs are affecting Muskoka from your morning coffee to your evening brew. Baristas and beer meisters are busy keeping up with minute by minute changes on the national trade front. And the District of Muskoka is helping turn “lemons into lemonade” with a tariffs website hub here […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — If the tariff war continues two more weeks Sawdust City Brewing will be ready elbows up. March 28 they are brewing a special batch of “Glorious and Free,” an “all-Canadian” ingredients beer as part of a recipe response cooked up by trans-Canada craft brewers. And Sawdust will be able […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A Gravenhurst man is in bail court this morning on charges of break and enter after being spotted wielding a pair of axes ahead of break, enter and thefts in the Kilworthy area overnight March 5. Yesterday police said they charged Brandon Tonna with multiple property crimes nine days ago. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Beaver Creek may be out of sight — but not out of minds of locals who work and commute to jobs at the federal prisons here. A death, a stabbing, two escapes and a contraband smuggling interception already this year at the penitentiary? Not unusual, just another day and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Mark Carney has a local running mate. MuskokaTODAY.com has learned that Geordie Sabbagh, a Huntsville filmmaker and father has been named the Liberal candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka. Local federal party president Bill Condy tells us this afternoon that the party has named their man to challenge Conservative and former […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — For the next “year” all babies born in Muskoka will have their place of birth noted as Huntsville. Effective immediately. Citing “urgent staffing challenges and ensure patient safety,” MAHC tells MuskokaTODAY.com it is “temporarily” re-locating all services to Huntsville for 12 months pending reviews at six and nine months as […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com OPINION Justin’ time. … They found him just in time. That’s local Liberals who yesterday along with party members country-wide elected Mark Carney as their leader and Canada’s next prime minister later this week. With elbows up all 343 Big Red ridings voted in his favour — including Parry Sound-Muskoka. Setting […]
