PORT CARLING — Staying cool and keeping your skin fresh and hydrated this summer is a challenge as you jump into and out of the lake all day. The ladies at Gee Beauty and 6 By Gee – Stephanie, Celene, Natalie and their mom Miriam – can help you. They’ve opened a two-week pop-up store […]
GRAVENHURST — Another swim advisory has been issued for a second beach in Gravenhurst. And it is the third one this week in Muskoka. Based on beach water samples collected by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Tuesday July 2, it has been recommended by the SMDHU that Muskoka Bay Park Beach, in West Gravenhurst, be posted with swim advisory […]
MUSKOKA — The Gravenhurst beach where a man drown Saturday has been placed on a swim watch due to poor water quality. The Muskoka Beach becomes the second beach this week closed for same reason. In Port Sydney, it’s the same case, says the Town of Huntsville. Based on beach water samples collected by the Simcoe Muskoka […]
MUSKOKA – Summer sounds are everywhere now. And for the best, check out the Muskoka Concert Band’s summer series. The 35-piece band is playing weekly throughout July around Muskoka and Orillia for free public concerts. After opening the Canada Day celebrattions Monday morning at Heritage Park in Huntsville, the band moves up to the Dwight […]
GRAVENHURST – Summer sounds are starting to sizzle. Music on the Barge returns to its original schedule of a July 1st weekend start. After too many years of mid-June misses with the audiences, the Barge series kicks off June 30 with Little Peter and the Elegants. And then it’s every Sunday to Aug. 18 when […]
GRAVENHURST — A 37-year-old Brampton man is dead after a swimming accident here Saturday afternoon at the Muskoka Beach. Provincial police say that just after 4 June 29, emergency services from the OPP, Gravenhurst Fire Department and Muskoka Paramedic Service were called to a public beach in Gravenhurst, in response to a report of three […]
ORILLIA — Police want good Samaritans to call 911 when they see a person overdose. And to do it without fear of police involvement, if they want. To encourage people to seek life-saving assistance the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is launching the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA) public awareness campaign. They say opioid overdoses are claiming the […]
PETERBOROUGH — Ottawa’s announcement Tuesday that the Liberal government will contribute $66.1 million in new funding to further study the Quebec-Ottawa-Peterborough-Toronto VIA Rail relief line doesn’t mean the line is “a done deal.” So says Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Conservative MP Jamie Schmale. He said in a release that “while I have been advocating for this project […]
MUSKOKA — The world needs more Canada Day! And Muskoka will get plenty of it this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you’re at home, here’s where to find your nearest celebration. And if you want to take in lots more, keep reading MuskokaTODAY.com JUNE 29 — BAYSVILLE CANADA DAY FIREWORKS More Details Hosted by Baysville […]
LAKE ROSSEAU — An aircraft crash on Tobins Island luckily resulted in minor injuries Sunday. On June 23, at 3:20 p.m. provincial police at Bracebridge received several reports regarding a pontoon-style aircraft that had crashed into trees on Tobin Island on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka Lakes Township. Police and EMS attended and met with the […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A Caledon man was airlifted to a Toronto hospital with serious, life altering injuries after crashing his vehicle on the main street here Saturday night. Provincial police say that on June 22, at 9 p.m., OPP, Muskoka EMS and Bracebridge Fire were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on Manitoba […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marine Unit has been very busy patrolling area lakes in an ongoing effort to keep Muskoka waterways safe. On Friday June 21, 2019, just before 10 p.m., officers stopped a vessel on Lake Muskoka for an infraction, and during the course of their investigation became concerned […]
GRAVENHURST — A local woman who police say drove through a stop sign was pulled over and is facing traffic and drug charges. Provincial police say officers on general patrol in the town of Gravenhurst, on Tuesday June 18, 2019, when the vehicle travelling on James Street caught their attention by failing to stop at […]
WINDERMERE — A collision on Deebank Road, near Windermere, on Sunday June 16, 2019, just before 1 a.m., has led to an impaired driving charge against a Muskoka Lakes Township man. Provincial police at Bracebridge were called to the scene and officers quickly assessed the situation with the assistance of members of the public and […]
BARRIE — Central Ontario’s leading health-care centre is under some new management. Barrie’s behemoth hospital — RVH — whiich continues its massive expansion, has named Charlotte Wallis new chair through 2021. At its June AGM, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s board voted her in. Wallis joined the board five years ago and has just retired […]
GRAVENHURST — June 27 school ends and summer vacation begins for kids. So, what to do then? There’s lots of choices for kids and parents. The Gravenhurst Public Library is a great choice. They are excited for another fun summer full of free activities for children running July 2 to August 29. Their goal is […]
GRAVENHURST – Race fans can catcah speed boats this weekend here. A week after cars and trucks were the land feature attraction at Gull Lake Rotary Park, the waterfront will be the focus on Saturday and Sunday as oval racing dominates 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
GRAVENHURST — Fast on the heels of closing the Muskoka Wharf splash pad and telling users to go to local beaches, the Town of Gravenhurst has sent out notice that Gull Lake Rotary Park won’t staff life guards on half of every weekend this summer. They said Tuesday that: “Due to a staff shortage of […]
GRAVENHURST — An infrastructure review at the Muskoka Wharf Tuesday will see officials going dock to dock to assess their condition after 14 years. The town staff has hired Tatham Engineering for the day-long inspection June 18, from 7 a.m. and it could last 12 hours. During this time the public are urged to exercise […]