Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Heritage Committee (GHC) has been busy of late designating more properties, locales and people of historical note. Following wheelhouses at the Muskoka Discovery Centre and the Gateway to Muskoka archway, they’re back at the Muskoka Wharf Wednesday afternoon to continue their honours for a Muskoka pioneer. Cockburn […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — During the Pope’s Indigenous mea culpa, one of the chiefs said “Don’t ask us to forget it — ‘it’s in the past.’” Belatedly the government and church haven’t forgotten. It’s the same with the Second World War. This marks the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, in which almost […]
GRAVENHURST — A resident who confronted break and enter suspects early yesterday morning has police looking for two suspects who fled in their vehicle. Police today say they are investigating the incident on Muskoka Beach Road, north of Lofty Pines Drive. On Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 5:20 a.m., a man and woman tried to gain entry […]
GRAVENHURST — Multiple thefts here from vehicles have led to a charge Saturday involving one of them. Police continue to investigate several reported items stolen from unlocked cars and trucks in Gravenhurst that continue to occurring in the early morning hours the past two weeks. Most incidents were in the town core between Muskoka Beach […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It was a Goods way to end the Barge season. For the 30th time the Good Brothers wrapped up the popular Sunday night concert series at Gull Lake Rotary Park. With more than a 1,000 country and blue grass fans nestled beneath the pines, on the beach and in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — More than 30 grams of cannabis were seized this morning at Beaver Creek from a visitor to the federal prison. Police say that on Saturday Aug. 13 at 11:05 a.m., the OPP were contacted by staff at the Beaver Creek Correctional facility about packages that were located during a routine […]
DZURUS, Jill Aug. 9, 1951 ~ Aug. 10, 2022 It is with great sadness the Dzurus family announces the passing of Jill Suzanne Dzurus, nee MacDonald. Jill passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Muskoka Shores Care Community after a courageous battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband Ron, of […]
HUNTSVILLE — COVID’s return sees visiting to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital site suspended after a unit-specific COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak was declared in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Wednesday, Aug. 10, said a release yesterday from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare. It says testing of patients […]
HUNTSVILLE — A man ordered by the court to keep the peace, be of good behaviour and not to possess weapons, has been charged with aiming an air rifle while sitting in a car toward another person Wednesday. Police here say that on Aug. 10, 2022, at 8:15 p.m. an officer patrolling West Road was […]
GRAVENHURST — A public complaint has led to impaired driving charges against a Port Perry man this afternoon. Police say that on Thursday Aug. 11, just before 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a complaint from a member of the public about the driving behaviour of a vehicle on Doe Lake Road in Gravenhurst. When the […]
HUNTSVILLE — The body of a man found this morning in Fairy Lake is believed to be non-suspicious and no foul play is suspected, say police. They say officers located the deceased in the water just off Crescent Bay Lane in the town of Huntsville. Crescent Lane is located just a few kilometres west of the […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A middle of the night accident downtown here today has led to impaired driving charges against a Bracebridge man. Police say that early this morning, Aug. 11, at 3:45 a.m., officers and paramedics were called Dominion Street near Manitoba Street after receiving reports that a pick-up truck had collided with a car parked […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — This afternoon’s 4 p.m. closure of the National Bank is no great loss here. The property goes on the block tomorrow — after opening in 1996. The building can now be put to better downtown commercial use — a daunting task no doubt for new economic development officer Amy […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Scotty Dunlop had residents at Muskoka Shores dancing in their seats last night. The Muskoka Music Source DJ was the featured entertainer in the front parking area as several dozen people got to enjoy a little bit of summer and fresh air outdoors after dinner. On a beautiful August […]
MUSKOKA LAKES – A 21-year-old Severn Township man is in hospital after his motorcycle left the road this afternoon near Skeleton Lake Road. Police say that on Tuesday Aug. 9, at 3:45 p.m. officers responded to a single vehicle motorcycle collision on Hwy. 141 in Muskoka Lakes Township. A motorcycle struck a guard rail and […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A fatal shooting early last week in the east end of Bracebridge has left a second person dead. Police are investigating the multiple fatalities after receiving a firearm call July 27. They say shortly after 2 p.m. emergency services responded to reports of gunshots on Stoneleigh Road, off Hwy. 117 near Baysville. Two […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A family of three, including a baby, were pulled from their car after being trapped when it collided with a cement truck that rolled over on Bethune Drive late this morning. Traffic at the intersection of Muskoka Road south and Bethune Drive was closed Wednesday for an air ambulance […]
HUNTSVILLE — Fire officials are investigating after a fire last night on Britannia Road caused $750,000 damage. The occupants of the home noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the home and called 911. All were able to get out of the home safely. The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to the structure fire […]
HUNTSVILLE — A “novice” driver whose vehicle hit a traffic light on Hwy. 60 just after midnight today faces six charges, including impaired operation of a vehicle. Police arrested and charged the driver after investigating a single motor vehicle collision, which occurred in Huntsville. They say that on Aug. 3, at 12:07 a.m., officers responded […]
MOOSE DEER POINT — A swimmer in distress who was rescued by people who came to his aid has died. Police say early last evening emergency crews responded to a man who was in the water near the Moose Deer Point First Nation. They say that officers from the Southern Georgian Bay and West Parry Sound […]