MUSKOKA — In the wake a fatal snowmobile accidents that claimed two boys 11 and 15 recently, provincial police are increasing their snowmobile patrols during the March break. Officers from the OPP’s Bracebridge detachment Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) patrol have been actively patrolling the trails, lakes and roadways in our area this week. They say […]
GRAVENHURST — Families in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge are mourning the tragic deaths of two cousins who died early Monday morning in a snowmobile accident on Lake Muskoka. Fifteen-year-old Alexander Martin, a Gravenhurst High School student, and 11-year-old Mitchell Paris, a Bracebridge Public School student, died just after midnight while snowmobiling with three others near the […]
LONDON — That fast start the GHS Gryphons were gaining momentum with, slowed Tuesday at noon in the Game 3 at the OFSSA provincial basketball championships. They hit double digits in the first quarter, but their opponent Almonte District High School doubled them, for a 20-10 lead. A better second quarter by GHS gave them […]
GRAVENHURST — Provincial police are defending their use of lethal force on a moose they claim was either “injured or sick.” Social media lit up Saturday with gruesome photos of the dead animal. Jennifer Morrison, who says she lives near the “injustice” has started a petition opposing the shooting. She says: “The community is deeply […]
GRAVENHURST — A wild and violent attack on the main street of Gravenhurst last Friday afternoon has resulted in the arrest of a Gravenhurst woman with charges against her in an assault on another female. Provincial police say that on Feb. 22, 2019, at 4:20 p.m. OPP officers responded to a report of an attack […]
HUNTSVILLE — Provincial police here are investigating the reported theft of a car from Elm Street last Tuesday. The 2002 beige four door, Honda Civic was stolen overnight Feb. 12. The Civic has been recovered and police are asking anyone with information about the theft to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at […]
HUNTSVILLE — A broken-down snowmobile left at the side of the road yesterday afternoon was picked up a thief who carted it away. Provincial police report that on Sunday Feb. 17, at about 2:30 p.m. a group of snowmobilers were on OFSC trail D102B, one of the sleds broke down and was left on the […]
DORSET — Provincial police say they have recovered a stolen truck and trailer — but have not made any arrests in the theft. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance. A police photo sent out shows what looks to be three suspected, seen in a security video. They say a Ford […]
Barb McCabe, Rotary Club PR GRAVENHURST — Our club is always so pleased to have our local high school students come to speak at one of our Monday noon hour meetings. This past week was no exception. We welcomed four of the talented exciting students of the Robotics Team from GHS. These students are in […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A Bracebridge driver who led police on a chase and had his vehicle stopped using a spiked belt, faces four charges. Provincial police in Bracebridge have charged 47-year-old Andrew Moore with Impaired Operation while Blood Alcohol Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b), Flight from Police CC 320.17 X2, Dangerous Operation CC 320.13, Resist Arrest CC […]
MUSKOKA LAKES — Now here’s a real snow day. After getting snowed out last year, Kelly Shires Foundation is happy the white stuff is back in abundance. So the Midland-based breast cancer team is attempting a marathon Guinness World Record Challenge Feb 25-26 on Lake Muskoka. “We attempted last year but couldn’t run the event […]
By Dr. Lisa Simon | Associate Medical Officer of Health SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Public input is important for a supervised consumption site. The persistent crisis of opioid overdose in Simcoe Muskoka and Canada demands response on many fronts, from individuals, social services, first responders, health care providers, and from government at all levels. One part of this […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A young Bracebridge man faces a charge of stunt driving after hitting a snowbank last Monday, which means he will be walking for at least a week now. Provincial police say that on Feb. 11, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. they responded to a complaint about a vehicle “that had been driving erratically and collided […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Provincial police are looking for witnesses after a four OPP cruisers were damaged during chase and stop Friday afternoon. They say that on Feb. 15, just before 2 p.m., officers responded to a request to assist a motorist on Hwy. 11 S. in Bracebridge. After a brief interaction, the driver fled in his […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — School’s in, but buses aren’t today. That’s the message from @TLDSB. The public school board said first thing this morning that school buses had been cancelled due to the weather — but that the schools would be open for students who walk or can be driven to them. Teachers, too, were expected […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Worried about the weather out there today? Think if you’re sitting on $100,000 and you have to collect it by Valentine’s Day. The clock is ticking; and if you’re down to the final 24 hours, that’s $4,167 an hour to collect it. So, if you’re heading to Toronto today to collect your year-old […]
TORONTO — Got a question? Forget Siri or Alexa, call 211. February 11 is 211 Day across North America. To mark this day, Community Connection/211 Central East and the 211 Ontario network are asking residents to make the right call if they want or need non-emergency help by dialing 2-1-1. You can ask who do […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A wanted Scarborough man was in court Friday for a bail hearing after police found a firearm and drugs after stopping the speeding driver on Hwy. 11 Thursday. On February 7, 2019, at 5 p.m., a provincial police officer from the Bracebridge detachment conducting a radar check northbound in Bracebridge stopped a grey […]
HOUSEY’S RAPIDS — Firefighters rescued a woman from house fire Saturday afternoon in northeast Gravenhurst. @GravenhurstFIRE tweeted just after 5:30 p.m.: “One woman has been rescued from this fire by the initial crew and has been transported to hospital. The fire is under control but units continue extinguishment and overhaul.” At 4:30 they tweeted: “Units […]
BAYSVILLE — Two youths have been charged with seven break-ins, that also included the theft of a vehicle, say police. On February 2 at 10:30 p.m., officers from the Huntsville OPP detachment responded to a break and enter at a residence in Baysville. Their investigation revealed that several homes had been broken into and two […]