LETTER TO EDITOR: WINDERMERE — Hi my name is Lucas Graham, I am 10 years old and this is my review of the Terry Fox Run in Windermere. Enjoy. I have participated since 2013, when I was four years old in Junior Kindergarten, so six years now. Some of the many things I love are: […]
Letter to Editor: So it’s been a real hot summer, with lots of people driving around their dogs in hot cars. For the sake of the dog, cut the umbilical cord on a hot or cold day and tell the dog you have to go out and for them to please mind the fort while […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Bracebridge man faces serious charges after fleeing a police RIDE check and crashing the vehicle and landing a female passenger in serious condition in hospital. Provincial police say that shortly before 2 a.m. this morning, August 23, 2019, officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had set up […]
GRAVENHURST — A bold and creative thief is being sought after someone stole water jugs and returning the empties for a refund at the YIG grocery store. Provincial police are investigating a theft and fraud at a grocery store on First Street North. The say an unidentified suspect came into the store on August 14, […]
RAMA — An Orillia man is wanted for attempted murder after a Ramara man was injured early Monday at a police warrant has been issued for an Orillia On Monday July 29, 2019 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a serious assault in Ramara Township. At approximately 2:20 […]
KAWARTHA LAKES — A happy ending to a farmer who became lost in the woods while chasing some cows. Provincial police say that on Tuesday, August 20, at 10:35 p.m., officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the OPP were called to Martin’s Road in response to a report of a missing male […]
SOUTH MUSKOKA — A man and woman in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge were charged in separate impaired driving investigations this weekend. Provincial police at Bracebridge say that on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 7:40 p.m. officers set up a RIDE check close to the town core in Bracebridge, and say that within seven minutes began an […]
HUNTSVILLE — The body of a man who was boating and swimming with his family Monday afternoon was recovered in a local lake here early Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. August 20, members of the OPP Under Water Search and Recovery Unit located the missing male in the water in Peninsula Lake, in the […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police divers are still looking for a man who may have drowned Monday afternoon while boating with his wife and swimming with his son. Police say that on August 19, at 5 p.m. Huntsville and Lake of Bays Fire Department, Muskoka EMS and Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised two missing people […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A shopper who had her wallet and credit card stolen while in variety store that was later used in town, has police on the lookout for a suspect. Provincial police are investigating the theft at a variety store on Wellington Street in Bracebridge. The woman entered the store June 17 at 2 p.m., […]
GRAVENHRST — There are many things in life to savour and enjoy. Food, wine, sunrise, sunset, the Northern Lights, music of most kinds. But nothing beats one of the most beautiful and simplest pleasures that come from the gardens and flower beds, which are always like Mother Nature’s fireworks. Yet it takes a green thumb […]
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Transport Canada officials are trying to learn why a plane crashed near here Friday. Provincial police say a 911 call put emergency services into action Aug. 16, when the plane, carrying the pilot and one passenger in the grey-metal plane, crashed into a ditch near the intersection of Kawartha Lakes […]
LAKE OF BAYS — Provincial police here are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect or suspects involved in a break and enter. Between August 7 and August 9 unlawful entry was made to a cabin at the base of the telecommunication tower located north of Highway #60 on Miller Hill Rd, Township of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Federal funding of $4.4 million for bridge and road repairs in Muskoka, Parry Sound and Haliburton was announced Friday, Ottawa’s share of a three-way split. The province previously announced it will provide its share. In Bracebridge, the replacement of Black Bridge with a new single lane structure with new safety barriers will improve traffic […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A driver stopped for a traffic offence faces additional charges, including possession of drugs. Provincial police said on Friday that on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 10:15 p.m. a an officer from the Bracebridge OPP stopped a vehicle on Cedar Lane in Bracebridge for a traffic offence and discovered that the driver of […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — With the fire rating down to moderate, there is no need to let down your guard. Forest fires and wild fires continue to manace anywhere there are trees or brush. Local firefighters and special forces firefighters from the province continue to monitor and battle stubborn blazes that This after the recent 75th […]
GRAVENHURST — A charging tablet has nearly caused a fire in Gravenhurst at a home for special care. Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday August 14, Gravenhurst firefighters were called to an alarm activation at the home located on Muskoka Road North, says a fire department release. They say firefighters from Station 1 rushed to […]
GRAVENHURST — How do you feel about big bonfires and burning garbage and debris fires in your backyard downtown? After years of a no burning bylaw — as recommended by the Gravenhurst Fire Department — in the town Wards of 1 and 5, town councillors have voted to call for a survey for input on […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Three small forest fires of 0.1 hectare each continue to burn locally Wednesday. Algonquin Park 10 is not yet under control at 0.1 of a hectare, on an island located on the western side of Opeongo Lake. Parry Sound 6 is also deemed not yet under control at 0.1 of a hectare […]
GRAVENHURST — Summer — like the CNE — is not over until the Dockside Festival. The Muskoka Wharf will be a hub of activity this weekend as the DF takes over this Friday, Saturday and Sunday with more than 100 vendors, musicians, food trucks, live animal shows and a full slate of events for all […]