PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA – Here is where you can vote May 26 to June 6. There are nine locations throughout the riding, including the returning office in Huntsville, at which you can vote every day until June 1. And at the returning office in Huntsville, you can vote every day until Wednesday June 6. Just be […]
West Nile virus and Lyme disease: reducing your risks By Dr. Charles Gardner SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — With winter now pretty well behind us, many people are happily heading into the garden, on the trail, to the water, enjoying the sun and the warm, fresh air. Any outdoor activity, be it cycling, walking, paddling or just enjoying […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s graduation time and a chance to sell what you spell. This June, Gravenhurst High School proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. “Spelling Bee is a semi-improvised comedy musical about a group of misfit students who come to compete in (you guessed it) a spelling bee, as well as the […]
ONTARIO — Voting has begun. Saturday, May 26, advanced polls opened for the Ontario provincial election June 7. From now until June 1 you can vote early in all 124 ridings. And it may be a good time to get out early as there are new technology changes. There will be lots of voting officials […]
GRAVENHURST — Ball players and fans here can’t forget their No. 1 fan and supporter. Bob Turney, an integral part of coaching, managing and supporting little league and adult league baseball, softball and fastball may have stuck out, but his legion of supporters want to make sure his memory and presence remain felt. For “Bob” […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Come out and celebrate the tradition of a family picnic! On Sunday, May 27, Bracebridge residents and visitors are invited to the 7th Annual Picnic in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Annie Williams Memorial Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road in Bracebridge. This community event is hosted by the Annie […]
GRAVENHURST — Your first big free community picnic of the summer is here this Saturday. The Gravenhurst Rotary Club is celebrating 80 years with a celebration and some major additions to Gull Lake Rotary Park. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. join Rotarians as they officially open the newly expanded gazebo they built more than […]
EMILY TOWNSHIP — The OPP City of Kawartha Lakes Crime Unit is investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Pigeon Lake Road in the early morning hours of May 17, 2018. Police continue to investigate and are looking to speak with anyone who may have information regarding a possible suspect. The suspect […]
ORILLIA — OPP are searching for a driver who fled a police chase and crashed into a tree before running away early Monday. On May 22, at about 12:50 a.m., OPP from Orillia attempted to stop a vehicle in the city. They were acting on information from Durham Regional Police after a vehicle failed to […]
MUSKOKA — Only one week remains for men across Muskoka to register for YWCA Muskoka’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – a fun, family-friendly event where men strap on a pair of high heels and literally walk a mile to help prevent and end domestic violence in Muskoka. This year’s event is shaping up […]
MIDLAND — Ten people, two canoes, a kayak — and only one life jacket. That was the highlight of this weekend’s police check on Georgian Bay. Aside from that, the first long weekend of the summer was a relatively safe one ofshore here. Members of the Marine Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP […]
TAY TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist was airlifted to a Toronto hospital Monday after a crash in the southbound lanes of Hwy. 400. Provincial police were called 3:54 p.m. May 21 to the area of Fesserton Side Road, Tay Township. Along with Tay Township Fire Service and Simcoe County Paramedic Service, they found a 55-year-old male […]
BARRIE — A Barrie boater out for pleasure ride faces a second, more serious charge of dangerous operation after originally being charged without a PFD. Conservation Officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) says they were on uniformed patrol on the waters of Lake Simcoe conducting angler checks and vessel safety inspections May 12. […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s gonna be a “CAR-AZY” time. It’s been 25 years in the making, the big one is finally here. On June 16 the 25th anniversary of the Gravenhurst Car Show will take place at Gull Lake Rotary Park. “This is going to be a huge celebration for all of the car owners and […]
MIDLAND — Canadian music fans know Kim Mitchell, the iconic “Patio Lantern” guy. The rocker is and was a staple of big dance halls across Central Ontario, from the Dard in Wasaga Beach to the Kee to Bala (where he’ll be back playing on July 7). He’s shorn the hair, has a radio gig now – but still has […]
RAMARA, TWP. — The first boating fatality of the seaso occurred Sunday, after a pair of female conoeists overturned in Lake Couchiching. Provincial police say that on May 20, 2018, at abut noon emergency crews responded to the accident. A preliminary investigation reveals the two females were in a canoe that overturned approximately 100 metres […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — NHL playoff viewers are raving about the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ organist, whose musical interlude during the Canadian anthem in Game 3 allowed Winnipeg Jets fans to shout the lyrics “… TRUE NORTH STRONG AND FREE ….” Watch for it tonight. But last night here at the Algonquin Theatre, […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s the long weekend and the bylaw and fire departments are fired up and won’t tolerate any foolishness. They say in a reminder that with the arrival of warmer weather, the holiday weekend and the Forest Fire Danger Rating in Muskoka on High, they would like to remind residents and visitors about burning […]
GRAVENHURST — Some core businesses here should look better this summer and next thanks to a taxpayer revitalization program. Another round of fascade funding has local businesses benefiting from a municipal financial facelift program. This week town council approved $78,493 in Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants for downtown property improvements. This year the CIP Review […]
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Fears of a phone scam have been put to rest. The City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has received calls from residents concerned about the authenticity of a survey residents are being requested to participate in. “We can confirm that the survey request is not a […]