HUNTSVILLE — A Halloween thief helped themself to a camper trailer. Provincial police say they have been investigating the theft at a property on Lone Pine Drive, town of Huntsville. The theft was reported to police after it was discovered missing and police believe the trailer was stolen on Oct. 31 between the hours 8 […]
SEVERN TOWNSHIP — A public school here was under a brief hold and secure that was quickly resolved Tuesday afternoon. Provincial police say they issued the hold and secure at Severn Shores School in the Township of Severn. On Nov. 12, shortly before 2:30 p.m., the Orillia OPP received a serious call in close proximity […]
HUNTSVILLE — Three people known to have been “frequenting” Huntsville over the past month have been arrested with multiple fraud charges involving credit cards and the purchase of large bundle to lottery tickets. Provincial police say that following an extensive investigation, they have charged a trio of suspects: Corinne Butler, age 38, Fraud Under $5,000 X […]
GRAVENHURST — Lest you forget today …. Another look at Remembrance Day in Gravenhurst.
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Young people have forever been a part of war and peace, whether it’s fighting or fighting for them. Monday, it was both, as young girl guides and boy scouts helped present community wreaths during Remembrance Day services at the legion. Email Mark Clairmont at mark@muskokatoday.com Or news@muskokatoday.com Celebrating 25 YEARS […]
Photos by Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — At precisely 11 a.m. this morning — 101 years after the First World War ended with a pair of signatories — Gravenhurst stood silent. A poignant siren from a passing fire truck on Bethune Drive drew closer, louder, then passed south, as Royal Canadian Legion bugler Mark […]
GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Concert Association presents one of its largest ensembles Saturday night with the Highland Chamber Orchestra. It is a group of 40 musicians based in Haliburton. The members of the orchestra share a love of music and a passion to delight audiences with masterpieces of the symphonic repertoire. You will not want […]
GRAVENHURST — If it take a village to raise a child, it take volunteers to run a town. Gravenhurst handed out its semi-annual Community Spirit Awards Thursday honouring individuals and groups who have shown outstanding volunteerism and or achievement, with recipients nominated by members of the community and their peers. Committee chair Gord Durnan called […]
HUNTSVILLE — Endless efforts to lift Muskokans out of poverty continues. On Friday, Nov. 8, YWCA Muskoka is hosting another day of Bridges Out of Poverty training in Huntsville. The workshop is designed for community individuals, educators, sector leaders and volunteers who are interested in broadening their mindset and making a difference. Bridges offers community […]
GRAVENHURST — If you’re in the mood early for Christmas shopping, the Gravenhurst Fire Department welcomes your donations this Sunday at the Canadian Tire. Firefighters are preparing for the Santa Claus Parade Saturday Nov. 23, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. As usual, firefighters will be will be leading off the parade with their 4th Annual Toy […]
QUEEN’S PARK — Remembrances have begun early for Muskoka. Friday, in the Ontario Legislature, MPP Norm Miller congratulated MacTier on its new cenotaph and he highlighted Patrick Boyer’s new book about the First World War. Miller also encouraged all Ontarians to take part in Remembrance Day next Monday, Nov. 11. Miller: “I rise today as […]
GRAVENHURST — A young Halloween participant was struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating here in one of the most popular neighbourhoods for shelling out. Provincial police says six-year-old was struck on Fernwood Drive, in the Wartime Houses area, about 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 near sunset. The child was taken to hospital with minor […]
PORT CARLING — An armed robber who looked like a hold-over from Halloween is being sought in main street bank heist here Friday. Provincial police are the robbery at the Scotiabank on Maple Street in Port Carling Nov. 1. They say a man entered the bank just after 4 p.m. and produced a weapon, demanding […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Monday was payday for local hospitals in the riding. The province announced $4.79 million in funding for the Bracebridge, Huntsville and Parry Sound hospitals. “Ontario is working towards ending hallway health care by making increased investments in the province’s small and medium-sized hospitals,” said MPP Norman Miller in a release. The total […]
BAYSVILLE — Why are our waters so bad this year? Residents are wondering that after yet another environmental report of a blue-green algae bloom in Muskoka, just outside Baysville in Lake of Bays Township. It’s been a widespready ongoing problem this summer and this is at least the third incident, this one reported just before […]
Lois Cooper | Gravenhurst Horticulural Society GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society (GHS) begins a new season on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Gravenhurst Active Living Centre, 480 First St. N. This is the first meeting of the 2019-20 year, our 72nd year. We will be celebrating fall. And as the scheduled […]
HUNTSVILLE — Scott Aitchison says high-speed internet will be a priority for a Conservative government. The Parry Sound-Muskoka candidate said this week that Andrew Scheer “will make sure that Canadians have access to high-speed internet.” “Canadians – no matter where they live – should have access to high-speed internet,” said Aitchison. “Making sure that public resources […]
GRAVENHURST-BRACEBRIDGE — Don’t forget the hungry. Tonight’s the night to leave a bag or two of groceries on your doorstep for volunteers in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge to pick up for local food banks. Gravenhurst Rotarians and the Muskoka Oldtimers hockey team are both leading drives in the two towns Tuesday, Oct. 8, after 6 p.m. […]
Breyan Sinnott, Fire Prevention Officer GRAVENHURST — Oct. 6 to 12, is Fire Prevention Week across North America, and leading up to it the Gravenhurst Fire Department has been sharing information gathered from its “Have Your Say” community survey conducted in August. “The survey told us several important things about fire safety, and over the […]
GRAVENHURST — Candidates got to sum up their federal election campaigns at the end of Tuesday night’s meeting at Opera House, with concluding remarks. Here’s what the NDP’s Tom Young had to say.
