HUNTSVILLE — Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, confirmed today, Monday Nov. 18, that the gastro-related outbreak (enteric) on east and south wings at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site has ended. They say in a release that the outbreak lasted 14 days, and through outbreak management […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — If you got a call from someone in Huntsville last week, chances are they may have been illegally driving while on their cellphone. Police there said that Monday to Friday, November 10-14, officers conducted a direct enforcement initiative, enforcing distracted driving (hand-held devices) like cell phones. During the five-day […]
By Jack Cline — Special to MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — You’re Invited to a ‘Magical Evening of Christmas Music!’ Join the Elderberries Choir Dec. 6-7 as the spirit of the season comes alive through song at two free-will concerts at St. James Anglican Church in Gravenhurst. Under the inspired direction of Louise Jardine and accompanied by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SEVERN — Police arrested a 29-year-old Gravenhurst man shortly after issuing a shelter-in-place advisory in response to an “active incident involving a potentially armed person” just past 9 p.m. Thursday west of Cumberland Beach off Hwy. 11 and just northwest of Orillia. Timothy Cleaveley, 29, of Gravenhurst, who is known to […]
GRAVENHURST — A driver who fled an accident after hitting a piece of construction equipment has been charged with impaired operation.On November 13, at 6:50 p.m., police responded to a report from a member of the public that a vehicle had collided with construction equipment on Evans Avenue E. in Gravenhurst and left the scene. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Join Hospice Muskoka for an afternoon of remembrance at the Second Annual Angels’ Tree of Light Memorial Service Sunday November 23, at 2 p.m. at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre. Personalize an Angel to place on their lighted tree in honour of your loved one. Angels have been lovingly handcrafted by the Gravenhurst […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — When the Gryphons celebrate their GBSSA championship from last evening they have to look back and credit their gutsy 33-31 semifinal morning marathon victory over Stayner. Friday they won GHS’s first senior boys volleyball victory in school history beating LeCaron in four games. It was bouceback for the Gravenhurst […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Two teens each face two charges of mischief endangering life after a pair of vehicles were hit by rocks thrown on Hwy. 118 last Friday and Saturday during the day in the east end of Bracebridge. In an update, police said today they’ve charged the unidentified teens after an […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — An icy start in the north made the GBSSA finals a dicey day Thursday at GHS. Junior and senior teams from Almaguin were no-shows due to bus cancellations for the Near North District School Board. And only one team from the Penetang got to the Gravenhurst High School this […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — “Let’s go upstairs ….” That’s where you’ll find Kris King many hockey nights pouring over video to help referees decide if a goal is a goal. When the 25-year NHL executive vice president isn’t organizing winter outdoor hockey Classic games around the league one of his many jobs is […]
BRACEBRIDGE — An early afternoon accident Sunday seriously injured a youth riding an e-bike. Police are investigating a collision involving a motor vehicle and the rider who was taken to hospital. They say that on November 9, at 1:17 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka EMS, responded to 911 calls from members on Taylor […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As Last Post echoed across Muskoka, residents paid their Remembrance Day respects this morning town by town and village by village. Ceremonies large and small recognized what everyone wished they hadn’t had to do — but for unwanted wars. Still, winter chills didn’t dampen spirits as dapples of sun […]
GRAVENHURST — Santa rode in early today as the first snowfall of the season landed here. A light dusting with one big pile-up was a reminder to get snow tires. And if you look on the Gravenhurst Rotary Club’s Online Auction there’s either tires or a gift certificate that will help get you through more […]
MUSKOKA — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a pair of mischief investigations last month. On Saturday October 7, officers responded to a report of a mischief complain that occurred at 2:15 p.m. on Highway 118 East near Kirst Road, after a rock struck the victims windshield while they were driving, causing damage. Police believe […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — We take a few minutes or a few short hours at this time of year to remember those who signed up to go to war or to keep the peace for us, so we may continue our enjoyment of freedom today. I was reminded of family members who stood […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A first light snowfall in south Muskoka today saw a six-vehicle pile-up as they slid through a slippery intersection intersection with no injuries. Emergency services were called to near the bottom of Bay Street at Wanda Miller Road and Clairmont Drive about 11 a.m. Monday for the rear-end collisions. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Fraserburg Road between McKay Trail and Old Cottage Road was closed early this morning after two vehicles collided with one of the drivers succumbing to his injuries. The road next to McKay Lake remained closed for several hours while emergency crews and investigators tried to determine the cause. The investigation remains ongoing with assistance […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — With four days to Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion members are out this weekend giving away free poppies. But if you’d like to donate to help them with their veterans programs they always welcome support. Cash and coins, which typically fill their boxes, are being supplemented with credit or […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Fifty-eight men born in Gravenhurst, Morrison and Ryde townships lost their lives in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. They were among more than 600 who signed up to defend Canada, the Commonwealth and world, she has meticullously researched and writes about in her soon to be published […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Exciting news for the new Gravenhurst Health Hub. As tenders go out this month for work that could begin in January, the Cottage Country Family Health Team is applying next week to the Ministry of Health for operational funding for 10 new positions. The province is expected to make […]