HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s future takes a new turn for 2020, with a new mayor and controversy. After much debate among the public and little at the council table, councillors rubber-stamped deputy and interim mayor Karin Terziano’s application for the top job in town. At special council meeting Monday, Dec. 17, she was sworn in by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Frustrated cops have two words for you this Christmas — if you’re caught drinking and driving during RIDE checks. And they aren’t “Happy Holidays!” “You’re busted!” That’s more like it, says OPP Const. Sam Bigley, after a RIDE check and media blitz Tuesday afternoon on First Street next to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Fans of the FB group If You Grew Up in Gravenhurst will be sure to post this Christmas greeting. Sally Boyes Bullock, a sales rep at Enjoy Muskoka in Gravenhurst, mailed out this great photo card of Linc Walker (of Walker’s Point) and a bunch of kids playing hockey […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Local clergy took an hour out of their busy Christmas schedule to break bread with Rotarians today. They were fed and feted at lunch at Trinity United Church, where the club meets Mondays at noon. Rotarian Brian Ferguson and his committee invites more than a dozen ministers and pastors […]
HUNTSVILLE-GRAVENHURST — Have you got your Christmas lights up? If not, here’s a chance to light up your life with the Muskoka Concert Band’s “Christmas Lights” concert Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14, at the United Church in Huntsville. 2 p.m. downbeat. And also Monday night, Dec. 16, at the Gravenhurst United Church, 7:30 down beat. It […]
HUNTSVILLE — Forget the turkey stuffing this Christmas. Stuff a cruiser. That the Huntsville OPP’s message for this weekend. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Muskoka-Georgian Bay Auxiliary Unit have once again partnered with the Salvation Army in Muskoka for the annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event here. They say those wishing to help make a […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Kids who wake up to a ton of presents under the Christmas tree won’t be half as happy as one family in a few weeks. When one lucky little girl or boy opens their eyes for the first time, they’ll be greeted with their first gift box of goodies courtesy of two generous […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Two men suspected of drinking and driving are to appear in court in the new year charged with refusing to provide a breath sample to police. The OPP say that on Wednesday Dec. 12, 2019, at 12:30 a.m. officers received a call from a concerned member of the public about two people who […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Thirty years after her first pageant, Penny Varney is presenting one more performance of the popular Christmas concert at Trinity United Church Sunday night, Dec. 15. While the first 25 were a huge success, she took the past five years off. This week she’s back with more enthusiasm with […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — There was lots of singing and laughter Sunday night at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. The Muskoka Advent Choir was celebrating its 25th season and fifth of sixth concerts. In the town where it all began, in 1994, when Baptist Pastor George Johnston began with 35 eager volunteer singers and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com OTTAWA — New MP Scott Aitchison got down to business in his maiden speech in Parliament Friday with “a simple message.” And he equated himself well as the new representative in a strong, firm, businesslike voice. Distaining from the opportunity to blush or boast about winning, the Conservative member spoke directly […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Forget that canned Christmas music piped into stores to get you to “shop till you drop.” And the endless stream of radio play season hits that put earworms in your head that loop around all day. For the true sounds of the season, played as they were intended and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com LOS ANGELES — Life on the road away from politics is still pretty exciting for former Bracebridge town and district councillor Lori-Lynn Giaschi-Pacini. The former deputy mayor and mayoralty candidate was in LA-LA-land recently, on Nov. 26, when she posted this great photo on Facebook about being a near-contestant on the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Real estate agents and brokers are always glad-handing. Their handshake is often good enough to start deal on the sale of a house or home. But what if that handshake was almost your last one? Enjoy Muskoka broker/partner Dave Reid enjoyed that at a recent Ontario Real Estate Association […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — There are some great local Christmas concerts this time of year. But if you want to see and hear two of the most superbly talented Muskoka artists in our midst, catch the Dec. 14 Muskoka Concert Association show at the Gravenhurst Opera House, 7 p.m. Pianists Kyung-A Lee and […]
MUSKOKA — If you have missed any of the opportunities already to donate a toy to charity for Christmas, there are a three more this weekend. Members of the Muskoka-Georgian Bay Auxiliary OPP Unit have once again partnered with the Salvation Army in Muskoka for the annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event. They say “those wishing […]
MUSKOKA — If you have missed any of the numerable opportunities already to donate a toy to charity for Christmas, there are a three more this weekend. Members of the Muskoka-Georgian Bay Auxiliary OPP Unit have once again partnered with the Salvation Army in Muskoka for the annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event. They say “those […]
GRAVENHURST — What started out 25 year ago as a simple Christmas celebration by an eager group of church choristers has emerged into one of the most anticipated concert series of the season. In 1994 the Muskoka Advent Choir assembled in the Baptist Church here under the direction of former pastor George Johnston, a talented […]
BRACEBRDIGE — The Muskoka Men of Song, in their 35th year of bringing beautiful music harmony to Muskoka, are back with their 2019 Christmas special. Deck the Hall with Sounds of Joy is at the Rene Caisse Theatre, in Bracebridge, on Saturday Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. And again on Sunday Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. In […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Santa’s a ham. And the kids loved him. It’s hard to be shy when confronted with a jolly smile — and a little ribbing. Kids are comfortable around the gargantuan, gregarious gentleman. Especially this year’s Claus couple. Post parade Saturday, after they had greeted all the good little boys […]