PONTYPOOL — Two people parked in a vehicle were stunned when a dump truck ran into them Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:20 p.m, officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP detachment were called to a Pontypool area residence to investigate a two-vehicle collision. They say a parked vehicle, occupied by two persons, was struck […]
HALIBURTON — A missing Algonquin Highlands man who was last seen in Dorset Wednesday night is being sought by police and concerned family members. OPP are asking for the public’s help locating Steve Cservid. He is 54 year old, and is 5-foot-10, with short, brown hair, and clean shaven. He weighs about 175 pounds. He may […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Police have given the all-clear on a package they deemed “suspicious,” which closed a west section of the downtown Wednesday mid-afternoon. On May 17, at 3:10 p.m., OPP from Bracebridge got a call from a concerned member of the public about a package “affixed to the meter station for natural gas on Ball’s […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A local activist has joined the provincial election race as an independent candidate. Jeff Mole, best known around the Save the Bala Falls fight, entered the race just a few weeks ago. Already, his signs — ‘VoteMole.ca — are appearing around Muskoka. The disenchanted Liberal (and former Green Party candidate) says he […]
GRAVENHURST — Weather Channel watchers (and aren’t we all?) may have caught sight of some early risers in Gravenhurst this morning (Wednesday, May 16). And it wasn’t just the gorgeous spring weather that got them airtime. “We were happy to be a part of the live morning show on the Weather Channel at the Gravenhurst […]
MUSKOKA – What makes teenagers tick? It’s a question a lot of parents ask as their kids start seeking greater independence and challenging the household rules. The Triple P program, coming soon to Bracebridge and Huntsville, can offer some answers. The Muskoka Triple P Network is holding a Raising Responsible Teens session on May 17 […]
Barb McCabe Rotary PR GRAVENHURST — Gravenhurst has some extraordinary people who make the Muskoka’s first town great community it is. Each year the Rotary Club honours some of them who make their home what it is — whether it be through their volunteer work or some recognition they may have received that sheds a […]
MUSKOKA — Bears love sardines. For people sardines are an acquired taste, but not for bruins they’re a gourmet meal. So the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry plans to take advantage of that to update our bear population data for the province Especially in areas where there are concerns about the sustainability of the […]
HUNTSVILLE — One Kids Place provides community-based rehabilitation, specialized clinic services and related support services for children and youth in Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. Their office is located next to the hospital in Huntsville. They also service clients in their homes. Family client services include help for those on the autism spectrum or who […]
GRAVENHURST — Kids with clarinets and Bifocals with baritones are part of the fun Thursday night at a mass bands concert at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Concert bands from the Gravenhurst Public School, Muskoka Beechgove School, Gravenhurst High School, Bracebridge Public School will be performing. It’s dubbed ‘A celebration of music throughout our lives.’ And […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Failure to catch and release cost a fisher $1,500 clams in court earlier this month. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports a North York man was fined for having an over-limit of fish. Ryszard Zegota pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for catching and retaining an over-limit of lake trout from […]
GRAVENHURST — Spring is in bloom — and there’s no better inspiration for gardeners who want to sharpen their green thumbs than a bus trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens June 14. One of the great gardens of Ontario — indeed Canada — the RBC offers a plethora of perennials and plants that have the […]
PARRY SOUND – Hospitals, highway maintenance and the Northlander train were high on NDP Leader Andrea Horwath’s agenda Friday morning. She said it was time to add, not subtract from Northern Ontario. That means not accepting more government cuts, and time for investing in Northern people and their communities with better health care, more jobs […]
HUNTSVILLE — New Democrats made it official Saturday afternoon. A day after posing for photos in Parry Sound with Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, the local riding association confirmed Erin Horvath as their candidate June 7 for the Ontario provincial election. So now its Horwath and Horvath. Erin Horvath is an entrepreneur who specializes in collaborative community […]
HUNTSVILLE — The Town of Huntsville welcomes everyone to two great events taking place in the afternoon Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Canada Summit Centre, 20 Park Drive, Huntsville. Starting at 3 p.m., join Mayor Aitchison and Sports Memorabilia Chair Councillor Jonathan Wiebe as they formally unveil the “Roy MacGregor” sports memorabilia display, located […]
GRAVENHURST — Canada’s 150 may be over in a few weeks, but you can still show your patriotism here this summer – thanks to a pride of local Lions with Canadian pride. The Gravenhurst Lions Club’s annual program of installing Canadian flags around town will occur in just a few weeks. “We are looking for […]
MUSKOKA — A threat against local beaches has police warning the public to be extra vigilant around public waterfront access across Muskoka. And as a result, most beaches in Muskoka are closed until further notice. Provincial police say that on Friday, May 11, OPP at Huntsville were called in for a suspicious letter sent to […]
Dr. Charles Gardner MUSKOKA-SIMCOE — The provincial government plays an important role in shaping policies that affect all aspects of our lives, including our health. A key role of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is to work with partners and decision-makers to revise or create policies that take health into consideration. During the […]
HONEY HARBOUR — Here’s a Mother’s Day gift she can use the day after. As Canada’s largest provider of natural and cultural tourism, Parks Canada’s destinations form important cornerstones for Canada’s local, regional, and national tourism industry. Starting May 14th, visitors without their own boat can experience Georgian Bay Islands National Park by reserving DayTripper […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Students considering the post-secondary costs of arts studies should act fast on this opportunity for an arts bursary. The Elene J. Freer Art Scholarship is sponsored by Muskoka Arts & Crafts and is a $1,200 cash award for a graduating high school student from Muskoka who is continuing his or her post-secondary education […]