Mark Clairmont

Cyber hack stole personal information with banking, passport, social insurance, health information, credit card, work, religious, criminal record data  Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The Town of Huntsville says its 19-month investigation into a massive ransomware attack that crippled municipal computer systems for more than a month has concluded, confirming that personal information was […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Elderberries Choir delivered a musical “moment in time” this weekend, offering Peace and joy through a pair of warm, spirited holiday concerts that contrasted the wintry weather outside. Performing Saturday night at St. James Anglican Church and again Sunday afternoon at Trinity United Church, the Gravenhurst ensemble condensed […]

SUSAN KEAST  — Special to MuskokaTODAY.com RYDE — Rural residents know the importance of safety and being prepared more than many. Last December’s winter blast re-enforced that. Still some were unprepared. This year to refresh their memories the Ryde Co-op at 1624 Barkway Road hosted a well-attended Emergency Preparedness Workshop Thursday bringing together local residents eager to […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Within a month Bala has lost its Beer Store and TD Bank branch, but hope is stirring in the most unexpected of places: the local Legion. Branch #424 president Dennis Mills, a former four-term Toronto Danforth Liberal MP and lifelong advocate for community causes, stands at the heart of […]

JACK HUTTON Special to MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — A mutual friend of ours, Don McCulloch, a long-time Bala Legion member — better known as “Coach” — will not soon forget taking the escalator on the Toronto subway exit at Yonge and St. Clair last week. On the way up the 88-year-old reached for his cell phone, […]

Beloved 33-year tradition expects thousands after last year’s snow cancellation By Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — After being cancelled by heavy snow last year, Bala’s long-running mystical Trek to Bethlehem returns Saturday night with a revised route, dozens of volunteers and the same immersive re-creation that has drawn generations of families for more than […]

MUSKOKA — Hospital officials say their most recent respiratory outbreak is over as of today, Tuesday Dec. 3. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, says in a release that in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) on North Wing at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Site is over. The outbreak […]

PORT SYDNEY — After a man was spotted fleeing an accident on an on ramp to Hwy. 11 last week, police received phone calls of a suspicious male in the area. Just after 7 p.m., November 24, the OPP received a call reporting a pickup truck involved in a collision at the on ramp from […]

SUBSCRIBE NOW TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A 17-year-old Bracebridge youth has admitted to causing damage at two sports fields here a week ago Monday. Police would like to thank members of the public for their support and for sharing information after yesterday the OPP released photos […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Video images of a suspect car involved in a pair mischief cases last Monday night that damaged two school sports fields here have been released to the public. Police are asking their help in identifying the small car seen in the […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — The deepening controversy over a construction-delayed new school in Parry Sound has MPP Graydon Smith supporting a provincial plan to take control of the Near North District School board. “I welcome the decision by the Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, […]

GRAVENHURST — If you enjoyed the Bifocals Band’s recent Remembrance Day performance outdoors, you’ll warm up to them more indoors in a full concert next week. With the holiday spirit and chill in the air, the band is pleased to present their “Home for Christmas” concert Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m., at the Gravenhurst […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM MUSKOKA — A driver who fled an overnight altercation involving an accident and suspected impaired driving has been arrested and charged. Police say early Sunday November 30, at about 2 a.m., they received a complaint of a physical dispute on University Street in Baysville and that a […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST  — Why’s a Canadian guy with Korean roots running a Mexican restaurant? “It’s the kind of food I like,” says John Park, owner of Lo Siento on Bethune Drive at the Winewood Road intersection. Candidly Canadian, he says “I’m sorry” — while […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — So much for weather forecasters, eh? A year ago today winter came in like a lion. No so much this weekend — yet — as predicted earlier in the week. But it does look like we’re in for a total couple […]

MUSKOKA — Season’s Greetings! It’s MuskokaTODAY.com’s ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE. And Santa Mark (“Nice photo”) is updating our list of subscribers in December — at the end of 2025.   If you want to stay on his GOOD SIDE, please re-subscribe. IT’S LAST CALL. If you’ve done it, THANKS! WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU. BUT some of you (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) are well […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM HUNTSVILLE — Police say they are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. On Wednesday, November 26, at 9 a.m., the OPP were called about a female who had left her workplace in a reportedly intoxicated state. Officers located the driver who subsequently failed a roadside alcohol screening test. […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM BRACEBRIDGE — The OPP’s seasonal Festive RIDE campaign in south Muskoka has begun with a pair of charges against drivers operating vehicles in Bracebridge Monday and Wednesday.  On November 24, at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM GRAVENHURST — A driver who did donoughts on an elementary school playground Monday, graduated to the high school sports field the same night. Police are investigating the two mischief incidents that took place November 24. They say that just before 7 p.m. officers responded to a report […]

SUBSCRIBE TO MUSKOKA TODAY.COM: E-TRANSFER $30 TO NEWS@MUSKOKATODAY.COM Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A request for sender today by the Cottage Family Health Team seeks qualified and experienced contractors for its new medical arts building addition and renovation Gravenhurst. The invitation is open to all general contractors (GC) with an emphasis on local business […]