GRAVENHURST — Just as beaches begin to re-open, the first of the annual summer swim advisories at Gull Lake Rotary Park has been announced today. In what has become an all-to-common occurrence at the downtown watering hole, swimmers are again faced with signs warning them to use the water at their own risk. The Town […]
GRAVENHURST — A number incidents of spray-painting around town here has police on the lookout for graffiti artists. Police are investigating several incidents of mischief at local parks the past two months. The incidents took place at Gull Lake Park on Brock Street and Muskoka Beach Park on Muskoka Beach Road.
SEVERN TWP. — A two-day weekend search on the Severn River has landed a suspected impaired boater. Provincial police at Orillia say they arrested and charged a Collingwood man with impaired operation of a vessel on the river yesterday. They say that on June 20 OPP received two complaints regarding a vessel being operated by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — If you’re coming out of COVID-19 looking for a job or a change of career today is the day for you — and employers. A Muskoka-wide Virtual Job Fair this afternoon from 1:30 to 3 p.m. — Monday June 22 — will hook up jobseekers and dozens of businesses […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — A tractor trailer driver faces an impaired driving charge after a collision Friday afternoon with an off-duty police officer who was driving their own vehicle. Provincial police say in a release yesterday that on June 19 at 4:05 p.m. the officer was westbound on Aspdin Road in Muskoka Lakes Twp. and was “narrowly […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Working from home has proven to be a successful way of doing business that may become more common after the pandemic, says a new report for the Town of Gravenhurst, which also calls for timely approval of temporary restaurant/bar patio applications and infrastructure repairs. CAO Glen Davies adds says […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Local hospitals long under constant financial threat — and with increased COVID-19 pressures — received increased support from the province. MPP Norman Miller said in a release Thursday that he is “happy to see the long-standing funding inequity for small and medium sized hospitals addressed.” Locally Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s base funding has […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — In response to Black Lives Matter demonstrations that took over local main streets last week, the district is finally moving toward ending “systemic racism” in Muskoka — including its own lilly white workforce. Monday, councillors “unanimously” passed a resolution “recognizing current calls for social reform to address systemic racism […]
SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Business owners and employees get to grill local health officials about COVID-19 Thursday at 3 p.m., as Stage 2 of re-opening Ontario ends its first week. The Zoom Q&A follows a free Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) information session on rules and regulations as more businesses open this week. It’s a virtual […]
PORT SYDNEY — Lisa MacLeod landed on her feet Friday at Trillium Resort and Spa ladened with cash for the ailing local tourism industry. The Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries joined MPP Norman Miller to announce $350,000 in tourism marketing support for Parry Sound-Muskoka. She also announced $100,000 in support for Resorts of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Grad season is exciting and unpredictable this year. And while schools are virtually in chaos — and until college and university studies are free — post-secondary students may have to pay a steeper price to learn. So the $100,000 that eligible Gravenhurst students will receive this year from the […]
GRAVENHURST — It was a cool day here Friday for the first customers on the “patio” balcony at Boston Pizza. A “few people” with “parkas and blankets” braved an early June cold-snap as the restaurant re-opened for partial in-house dining. Takeout and delivery has continued throughout most of pandemic. But there was no trouble social […]
GRAVENHURST — A police chase through the south end of Gravenhurst ended in a ditch in front of Hortons here late Wednesday afternoon. And provincial arrested two people June 10, charging one of them. They say that on Wednesday June 10, at 4:30 p.m., officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Traffic unit […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SOUTH MUSKOKA — KD and instant coffee: two things you can’t live without if you need “food help” — or you’re the Salvation Army. Lt. Kam Robinson said it use to be peanut butter — “but we made a large purchase recently, so we’re good.” She told Gravenhurst Rotarians online here […]
MUSKOKA — As COVID-19 cases appear to decline in Ontario and more people are eligible to be tested, local assessment centres are still not open to walk-in visits. They are by appointment only health officials stress. To do so call the Muskoka call centre at 1-888-383-7009. Once you have an appointment, it’s easy and your’re […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A COVID-19 scare at the TD Canada Trust branch here has been averted. The bank closed Tuesday, June 1, for employee testing after it was feared a case of the coronavirus was present in a staff member who self-isolated after last being at work May 29. Carla Hindman, their […]
MUSKOKA — Social distancing in the great outdoors gets a little easier tomorrow when Ontario opens day-use camping in provincial parks and also allows recreational camping on Crown land. As of June 1, backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including access points, paddle and portage routes and hiking trails. It says Ontario Parks […]
HUNTSVILLE — The town and its two business associations are co-ordinating the local supply of PPE for merchants. If you are a local business in need of pandemic survival supplies, the town, the BIA and chamber of commerce will connnect you with someone else in town who has extra masks and gloves you can use. But […]
HUNTSVILLE — A decked-out custom trailer and contents worth $42,000 have been reported stolen here. Provincial police say that on Tuesday May 26 officers began investigation into the theft of a utility trailer and its contents from an address on Aspdin Road in Huntsville. They say the Triton PR187 trailer was taken sometime Monday, May 25 […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Roland Perret had a “very interesting life” before succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer’s at age 91. A missionary who “felt called to India,” he was “very bright,” said his son Merrill, a retired Air Canada pilot who lives in Port Sydney and is taking part in this Sunday’s […]