Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — When Ken Shanks’ brakes failed as he approached the James Street on Muskoka Road South this afternoon he had three choices. Hit the police car in front of him waiting for a red light; turn right and hit a big maple tree or veer further and slam into an […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Police have charged a Brampton man in connection with unsafe firearms incidents near MacTier. After an investigation into what they says was the careless and unsafe use of firearms, as depicted in videos shared online, officers charged Gurkanwal Singh, 24. He was arrested Wednesday, September 3, and faces two […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — He was a poet and they didn’t know it. Dr. James Hogg Hunter was an accomplished writer, author and editor of the Evangelical Christian Magazine, who lived in Gravenhurst from 1951-’63 and took the train to work in Toronto during the week returning home weekends. Including 12 to 15 […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Wanna practise your slap shot? Or wrist shot and help fundraise for the U13 South Muskoka Bears ‘D’ hockey team. The keen kids have set their sights on road games and travel costs by organizing a puck shot and BBQ this Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Supporters can donate […]
MUSKOKA — Just what you’ve been waiting for all summer. Tomorrow night – live from Huntsville – it’s the return of Rotary Bingo on YourTV Muskoka-Parry Sound wide. And with huge changes for the host Gravenhurst and Huntsville Rotary clubs in a new joint venture that will mean a ton more money available every week […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The end of summer didn’t mean an end to impaired driving in south Muskoka. Police laid five charges Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, including three drivers from Gravenhurst. Friday August 22 at 10:30 p.m., officers conducting a RIDE program on Beaumont Drive in Bracebridge stopped a 43-year-old Stefanus Castelijn, of Mattawa, charging him […]
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — One person is dead after a single-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon, northeast of Windermere in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Police say shortly after 1 p.m., August 31, emergency services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Windermere Road, just south of Dee Bank Road. A 45-year-old male from Brampton, […]
GRAVENHURST — The legend lived on. And the Gravenhurst Health Hub was the big beneficiary. Steve Rae and the Pony Band helped raised more money last night for the community’s new primary care planned facility. After the District of Muskoka just committed another $200,000 for the second floor renovation of the Cottage Family Health Team […]
HUNTSVILLE — An armed man accused of demanding cash from an overnight worker at a gas bar here last week has been arrested a week later. On Tuesday, August 19, at 1:55 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store at Main and Centre streets. The suspect entered […]
GRAVENHURST – Don’t forget tonight’s musical memories show, a night with Gordon Lightfoot. The Gravenhurst Rotary Club presents Steve Rae and The Pony Man Band. It’s their third concert by the Rotarian and friends. The return with “Lightfoot: The Legend Lives On,” is a powerful remount and fresh update of their acclaimed 2023 show at the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Police say they are investigating after becoming aware of recent videos circulating on social media that depict individuals discharging firearms in a careless and unsafe manner. And that they are actively looking in to the incidents while encourage anyone with information to come forward. One video reportedly shows two […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Artur Cholach was looking forward to seeing Mitch Marner Monday at Muskoka Hockey’s pro skate public practice and scrimmage. As were 400 fans of the departed Maple Leaf who had to miss the annual public scrimmage as he prepared for this week’s Team Canada Olympic training camp. Cholach will […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Ed. note: Savouring East Coast ‘Staycation’ Part: 2 MARITIMES — Georgian Bay’s no comparison to the Atlantic Ocean. Basking beach goers in Cavendish think Doug Ford’s “crazy” for wanting to sell off any part of the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. While walking the gorgeous white Prince Edward Island National Park beach […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Ed. note: Exploring Canada, enjoying a summer ‘Staycation’ MARITIMES — If you’re severing 600 for supper, what do you boil them? At the Fisherman’s Wharf in North Rustico, P.E.I., it’s tons of lobsters. And how do you catch that much shell fish? Kyle, who owns the aluminum fishing trawler “Shake Me,” […]
HUNTSVILLE — An armed man walked into a gas bar on Huntsville’s main street shortly after midnight Tuesday, pulled a knife out of his pants and demanded cash. Police are investigating the robbery at the convenience store on Main Street and are appealing to the public for any witnesses or information related to the overnight […]
MUSKOKA — An overnight altercation with a customer at a convenience store Tuesday led the gas bar employee to flag down police who charged a Hamilton man with impaired driving. On August 19, at 2 a.m. a officer was flagged down by an employee at a convenience store on Wellington Street and Hwy. 118, in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST – Love on the rocks? Muskokans will relate to Hurry Hard, a romantic comedy about five friends who share a winter pastime familiar to many small towns. A sport where there is no “I” in team. But a play that is a winner take all prize for anyone brave enough […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Summer hockey scored big for local charities tonight. The stars came out and showed their support for the United Way and South Muskoka Hospital Foundation raising far north of $50,000 to split between the two. Fans of all ages and vintages joined the players with the same look as […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Police and of OFM are investigating a pair of vacant old trailer park buildings that “suspiciously” burned this morning off Winhara Road. Just after 6 a.m., Friday August 14, OPP along with Gravenhurst Fire Department, responded to reports of a structure fire on Winhara Road near Langford Drive in […]
GRAVENHURST — With just a week to go for the first ‘Early Bird’ draw on the Gravenhurst Rotary Club’s new 50/50 draw the final November prize has topped $2,000. And that will only increase as the weeks fly by. Next Thursday the first early bird draw for $250 will take place at the club’s noon […]