Police tight-lipped as officers remain on scene for hours at south end of town’s main street Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A mid-morning police raid drew heavy Ontario Provincial Police presence to the Oakwood Motel on the south end of Gravenhurst’s main street Thursday, as officers appeared to be searching for a person of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Police have charged another driver with impaired driving in the lead-up to Christmas. On December 13, at 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver in a commercial parking lot on Muskoka Road 118 in Bracebridge. Police located the vehicle arresting and […]
MUSKOKA — Here two great last-minute Christmas gift ideas that’ll do a lot of good in our community. On Friday, December 19, at 11:30 a.m. a hockey game in aid of Huntsville’s Corner Lighthouse Food Bank faces off at the Jack Bionda Arena when the Huntsville High School Hoyas take on members of the OPP […]
MUSKOKA — “On the first day of this weekend …” the Muskoka Concert Band gives to you: a one-hour Deck the Shelves concert sponsored by the Bracebridge Library Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m. You’ll hear many of your favourite popular Christmas songs as well as, of course, having the opportunity to sing along with the band. Admission […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police responding to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11, southbound near Aspdin Road found the driver hiding in the snow a short distance away from the stuck vehicle. Drew Reid, 31, of Marmoro, was located last Tuesday, Dec. 9, and charged with: Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration […]
Four goals in back-to-back games produce a win over Innisfil before Penetang rallies for Saturday victory Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The Muskoka Bears are finding their offensive range — and the results were at least mixed these last two outings. The Bears scored four goals in each of their two weekend home games, […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Family, friends and police are worried about a 15-year-old girl who was living in Torrance and who went missing Monday. The OPP have sent out a call for assistance in locating Aliya Degeit. They say ask the public and media help in locating the teen is believed to be in the […]
GRAVENHURST — Weather is playing havoc with yet another Christmas concert today. But there may be hope. Saturday afternoon’s Bifocals Concert Band ‘Sleighbells’ festive offering scheduled for 2 p.m. has been unfortunately called off. Several of the band’s members who live across Muskoka and down to Orillia could find it difficult to make it on […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A four-goal comeback and great goaltending gave Muskoka a solid seventh win tonight in hosting Innisfil. The Bears bounced back to take the rubber match in just the teams’ third game this season with a welcome 4-2 victory before 203 of their fans who enjoyed the rare opportunity cheer […]
Teams separated by a single point as Muskoka opens five-game stretch over two weekends By Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The Muskoka Bears return to home ice tonight hoping to halt a four-game slide as they face the Innisfil Spartans — a team chasing them by just one point in the tight lower half […]
Audience invited to test musicians with carol challenges at Orillia Opera House Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — The Orillia Silver Band is putting its musical memory to the test this Sunday as part of its annual Sleighbells and Brass Christmas Concert, inviting the audience to request any carol, hymn or seasonal favourite — whether […]
Beloved Muskoka musicians return for a holiday program of classics, Caribbean carol, and warm seasonal cheer at Zion Presbyterian Church Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORRANCE — Two of Muskoka’s most enduring musical figures are teaming up for a festive evening of Christmas music next Wednesday at Zion Presbyterian Church. “Feel the Christmas Spirit,” set for […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Death and taxes … two things everyone counts on. A third is Muskoka taxpayers paying more in its six municipalities and at the district level. Which is a good thing as in you get what you pay for — or pay to play. So what does 2026 mean for […]
Cyber hack stole personal information with banking, passport, social insurance, health information, credit card, work, religious, criminal record data Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The Town of Huntsville says its 19-month investigation into a massive ransomware attack that crippled municipal computer systems for more than a month has concluded, confirming that personal information was […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Elderberries Choir delivered a musical “moment in time” this weekend, offering Peace and joy through a pair of warm, spirited holiday concerts that contrasted the wintry weather outside. Performing Saturday night at St. James Anglican Church and again Sunday afternoon at Trinity United Church, the Gravenhurst ensemble condensed […]
SUSAN KEAST — Special to MuskokaTODAY.com RYDE — Rural residents know the importance of safety and being prepared more than many. Last December’s winter blast re-enforced that. Still some were unprepared. This year to refresh their memories the Ryde Co-op at 1624 Barkway Road hosted a well-attended Emergency Preparedness Workshop Thursday bringing together local residents eager to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Within a month Bala has lost its Beer Store and TD Bank branch, but hope is stirring in the most unexpected of places: the local Legion. Branch #424 president Dennis Mills, a former four-term Toronto Danforth Liberal MP and lifelong advocate for community causes, stands at the heart of […]
JACK HUTTON Special to MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — A mutual friend of ours, Don McCulloch, a long-time Bala Legion member — better known as “Coach” — will not soon forget taking the escalator on the Toronto subway exit at Yonge and St. Clair last week. On the way up the 88-year-old reached for his cell phone, […]
Beloved 33-year tradition expects thousands after last year’s snow cancellation By Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — After being cancelled by heavy snow last year, Bala’s long-running mystical Trek to Bethlehem returns Saturday night with a revised route, dozens of volunteers and the same immersive re-creation that has drawn generations of families for more than […]
MUSKOKA — Hospital officials say their most recent respiratory outbreak is over as of today, Tuesday Dec. 3. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, says in a release that in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) on North Wing at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Site is over. The outbreak […]