QUEEN’S PARK — The annual handout of money from the province to municipal governments Will see Parry Sound-Muskoka communities get back $12.5 million. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced the one-time investment for many of Ontario’s small and rural municipalities. The 26 municipalities across Parry Sound-Muskoka will receive a total of $12,579,480 […]
GRAVENHURST — Tourette’s supporters want you to put your money where their mouth is. On Sunday March 24, the 11th annual Trek for Tourette will see Muskoka residents putting their feet to the pathways for a 5 km charity fun walk in Gravenhurst, to support Tourette Canada in its annual fundraising drive. Tourette Syndrome (TS) […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The worldwide outpouring of support for Muslim victims of the deadly New Zealand mosques shooting is being felt here halfway around the world. A 6:30 p.m. peace vigil Thursday night at the Bracebridge high school, sponsored by local Muslim community, has been organized. The gathering in the cafeteria will […]
GRAVENHURST — Five goals in the second period finished off the Muskoka Anglers for the season, as the visiting Essa Stallions defended their Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League championship Sunday afternoon with a dominating 8-0 win in Gravenhurst. It was 2-0 after the first, 6-0 after two periods and 8-0 game over. Gravenhurst had all […]
HUNTSVILLE — It’s party time here March 25 as the town celebrates its 133rd birthday. Huntsville Mayor Scott Aitchison and his council invite the community to celebrate at the Algonquin Centre from 4 to 5:30 p.m. That’s the date in 1886 that the Village of Huntsville, Ontario was incorporated. Residents are encouraged to come on […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Jean Polak’s devotion to Ontario and her hometown has been described as “a gift to her community.” The Bracebridge lawyer and Rotarian was recognized by the Ontario government recently as one of eight distinguished individuals for their contributions to their communities and the province, with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, the province’s […]
GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Anglers need the luck of the Irish this afternoon at home (Sunday at 2:30 p.m.) if they want to keep alive their championship hopes alive in the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League. A 6-1 loss in Angus last night (Saturday) to the defending champion Essa Stallions puts the Gravenhurst team down […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The eighth annual Daniel Keane Entrepreneurial Legacy Award was presented recently at the Gala Business Awards Ceremony at the Bracebridge Sportsplex, hosted by the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce. This award is provided each year to a student who has participated in the Muskoka Small Business Enterprise Centre’s delivery of the Provincial Summer Company […]
MUSKOKA — Taxpayers in Gateway to Muskoka and Heart of Muskoka can expect to see a lot of money spend road improvements and more savings for a community centre. On March 7, Gravenhurst’s council approved its capital budget for the year, with an eye on future . With a largely new council composition as of […]
GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Anglers open a best of three final series Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. in Angus, for the championship of the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League riding an impressive four-game playoff winning streak. Game 2 of the best-of-three showdown is Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. back in Gravenhurst, at the the Graeme […]
GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Anglers are off to a hot playoff start with a 4-0 record in the Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League. With two wins against the Grey Highlands Hawks, the Gravenhurst-based junior hockey team hosts the Essa Stallions Saturday night, March 16, in Angus and Sunday night in Gravenhurst. The Hawks and Stallions […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — In 1970, when John Robarts was rounding out his 10-year term as Ontario premier, he began amalgamating small towns with their surrounding townships. Bracebridge grew with the addition of Oakley, McCauley and Draper townships, among others. Similar towns grew into great metropolisis across Muskoka. The next year, when Bill […]
ORILLIA — Residents here are mourning the death of a young Orillia woman and environmentalist who died in the Ethiopian plane crash Sunday. Angela Rehorn, 24, was a Patrick Fogarty high school graduate. The Canadian Wildlife Federation confirmed in a tweet Monday that: “It is w deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — A tense overnight armed robbery investigation here last night has led to two people being arrested and charged — and two others still being pursued by police. Provincial police said in a release at 12:50 p.m. today that they responded to a robbery with weapons, which occurred at a […]
What a week …. Days after Doug Ford escaped escalating events at Queen’s Park, by dropping into Muskoka for a few hours, MAHC officials unveiled proposals this week to spend upwards of $400 million on their two hospitals. A sum that when shovel-ready could reach $0.5 billion — and which a year ago they would’ve […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — With a successful campaign to help save Muskoka hospitals behind him — and Tony Clement possibly out of the running — does Huntsville Mayor Scott Aichison have his eye set on Ottawa Oct. 20? A weekend phone survey seems to hint that way. Or it could be a floater by some other […]
GRAVENHURST — The senior boys’ basketball team returned yesterday after competing at the OFSAA provincial championships in London. Ranked 14th in the province, the Gryphons gave #8 Villanova College a scare in their first game. GHS was up 7 at half time but ultimately couldn’t keep up with the speed and stamina of Villanova and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Cyril Fry admits he’s frugal. Yet you won’t find any cash tucked under his mattress. What you may find is something of far more value tucked under the bed he’s shared with his wife Marion the past 70 years. Remnants of a lifetime of history on Gravenhurst, which they’ve […]
LONDON — It was another fast start for GHS in their second game at the OFSSA finals Monday. After a tough loss to Villanova in the morning, they rebounded to beat Lamonthe-Cadillac by double digits, 62-52. The afternoon matchup (at 5:30 p.m.) saw them again take the lead in the first quarter, 23-14. But they […]
NOVAR — Three people face cocaine charges after a police raid here Friday. Provincial police at Huntsville, along with their Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEA) executed a warrant at an address in Novar with the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit March 1, 2019. As […]