HUNTSVILLE — A fleeing thief — who may be armed — had police on the run overnight Monday. Provincial police say that on August 20 officers from the Huntsville OPP got notice of an outstanding stolen vehicle seen in the area of Grandview Dr. and Highway 60. Police in Huntsville and Almaguin have been attempting […]
HUNTSVILLE — The woman and man who died Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash with a tour bus at the entrance to Algonquin Park were both 40-year-olds from Italy. Provincial police said their car crossed the centre line, hitting the bus in front. The bus driver who suffered minor injuries was identified as a 52-year-old […]
HUNTSVILLE — Two people are dead after a tour bus and two cars collided on Hwy. 60 at the entrance to Algonquin Park Sunday afternoon. Provincial police say that on Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. OPP from Huntsville and Killaloe, along with Algonquin Highlands Fire, Lake of Bays Fire and Muskoka EMS were called to […]
GEORGIAN BAY TWP. — A 42-year-old woman is dead and two other people are in serious condition in hospital in Toronto after an early morning crash Friday on Hwy. 400 in west Muskoka Provincial police at Bracebridge , along with Muskoka Paramedic Services and Georgian Bay Fire responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — While the rest of the world was still singin’ the blues over the death of the Queen of Soul, Joe Louis Walker was busy praisin’ women like Aretha Franklin who deserve more respect. Walker said “a lot of songs are written about women — but not to women.” And […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — Blue-green algae is doubling down. After first being suspected in Three Mile Lake again this summer, it is now in part of Lake Rosseau. Friday, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) learned from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are once again saying very little about a major crime in the community, one that may be lead to the second deadly assault in town in less than five days. And once again it took place in broad daylight and may also have been witnessed by the public, who they are calling […]
PARRY SOUND — The lingering fire season in Northeastern Ontario doesn’t appear to be abating much. But some. Perhaps due to the change in cooler, wetter late summer weather. It is looking slightly better going into the fourth quarter of the critical July/August season begins to wrap up. As of late afternoon yesterday, Aug. 16, […]
GRAVENHURST — The biggest end of summer sale takes place this weekend at the Muskoka Wharf. The annual Dockside Festival, with dozens of food, clothing and crafts vendors fills the sports field with everything you didn’t buy or get to browse this season. And looking at the list of vendors on their website below, this […]
GRAVENHURST — Confusion caused by Premier Doug Ford surrounding the local municipal elections can hopefully be cleared up Friday afternoon in Gravenhurst. It’s especially important as there are a few changes this year, compared to 2014, including online voting. Everything You Need to Know About Voting in the Upcoming Election The town is hosting an election […]
GRAVENHURST — Friends in Gravenhurst are mourning the death of Danielle Edmond, 30, who died Monday, Aug. 13, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, following an illness. She was the daughter of Ward and Beatrice Edmonds, and is also survived by her sisters Nicole and Madeline. Visitation is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 16, and evening at […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Joe Louis Walker doesn’t know Donald Trump. He’s only met him once, at his Trump Towers hotel in New York City. That was a long time ago. A lifetime for both. “He seemed personable. We shook hands. “That was my only experience. “I don’t know the man.” But Walker […]
DEAR EDITOR: Muskoka residents have fought long and hard to stop the construction of the highly contentious Bala Falls hydroelectric plant. They found an important ally in Ontario Premier Doug Ford but fear soon it may be too late if the premier and government don’t act quickly. On Feb. 27, 2018, then-candidate Doug Ford addressed […]
GRAVENHURST — Lovers of the YMCA pools will get to dry out their wrinkly skin for a couple of weeks next month as the the lap pool and therapy/kids pool under go maintenance work. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 16, they will be closed for the bi-annual repairs. During this time, both pools will be […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Alliston may be a long way from Muskoka, but not as the crow flies — especially involving mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following the season’s second positive finding of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes. The […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville drug bust today has two people in court in Bracebridge. Provincial police say that on Wednesday August 15, 2018, the Huntsville Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Bracebridge CSCU and the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Police have found the body Saturday of a woman reported missing Tuesday, and have charged a man with second-degree murder. Provincial police from West Parry Sound say they responded to a report of a missing person Aug. 7. Amanda McClaskin, 36, of Britt-Byng Inlet was last seen on Aug. 3 walking […]
PARRY SOUND — Sunday morning dawned anew with 41 active forest fires across the northeastern ONtario. Of these, five are not yet under control, 36 are either being held, under control or being observed. And there were no new fires confirmed yesterday and three fires extinguished. That’s from the epicentre of the burning bush: the […]
GRAVENHURST — A B.C. man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 67-year-old father in a “violent altercation” at a Kahshe Lake cottage Saturday afternoon. Provincial police say that on Aug. 11, at about 3:30 p.m., officers from the Bracebridge OPP detachment responded to a report of a “violent altercation” at a […]
ORILLIA — Note to thief: wear a disguise. And remember, you’re on CCTV — candid security camera. Police are looking for a suspect who broke into an Atherley business wearing identifiable clothing. The Orillia detachment of the OPP is investigating a break and enter to an Atherley Road business in the City of Orillia Sunday, […]