GRAVENHURST — A new mayor, new council, a new start — same poor planning. That’s the message dozens of kids, parents, grandparents and child care providers are sending the Town of Gravenhurst after it announced Monday that the popular splash pad at the Muskoka Wharf won’t open this summer due to a lack of “TLC” […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Flood victims can learn more about how they can apply for provincial compensation over the next two days. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is holding information sessions about DRAO in Bracebridge at the Sportsplex at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and in Huntsville at the Town Hall at 7 […]
HUNTSVILLE — We the North now includes Huntsville. The town has jumped on the bandwagon this afternoon with good news. “Attention Toronto Raptors fans, the Raptors fever has continued north with the Town of Huntsville hosting a ‘Jurassic Park North’ Game 5 NBA Finals viewing party tonight (June 10th) rain or shine at River Mill […]
MUSKOKA — Enraptured basketball fans will run into rain at tipoff tonight at outdoor parties across Muskoka, as they watch the Raptors try to finish off the Warriors in a historic Canadian hoops contest. So, if you’re going to a viewing party outdoors, be prepared. Today’s rain is expected to last all day, only ending […]
MACTIER — It was all aboard for the proud citizens of this tiny, once mighty train depot. Ontario’s Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell motored into the west Muskoka community Thursday, May 23, to help mark the 80th anniversary of the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in MacTier. The Royals arrived in 1939 while on a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — If you’re out for a walk — or drive — this month, watch for turtles. June is the highest nesting season for turtles and when they are most likely near roads. And why should you care about these old slow pokes? Because turtles are the best vacuum cleaners of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Weary weather watchers beaten by fires and flooding the past year, remain vigilant as they keep leery eyes on daily forecasts. Local Greens blame climate change, calling it a “crisis” and plan to talk about how it affects Muskoka Saturday, June 15. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry […]
BRACEBRIDGE – Raptors rapture is catching on. Tonight in Bracebridge Game 4 is hitting the local airwaves with a viewing party in the parking lot of the old town hall according to a Facebook post Friday. It’s near the Griffin Pub.
GRAVENHURST — We the North is coming north. Muskoka Drive-In in Gravenhurst will be showing the NBA Finals games between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors for Game 5 Monday, and if necessary, Games 6 and 7. And it’s free. They say they’ve received permission from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to show the […]
BRACEBRIDGE — It’s hard to find a parking spot here on Manitoba Street some days. On Father’s Day if you have a classic or antique car or truck you’ve got reserved spot. Bracebridge BIA officials will act as your valet director and park you on the main street for all your friends to see, as […]
Lois Cooper | Gravenhurst Horticultural Society GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society invites you to take up painting and try on being an artist this month. On Tuesday, June 18, Nancy Hunter, a well known local artist will teach how to do a floral water colour. Hunter is fun and fantastic at leading paint parties. All […]
ORILLIA — Zoe Dhillon’s is graduating Saturday from Lakehead University in Orillia. And she wants to come back. Not to take graduate studies, but to teach. She will be “the Voice” of the Class” at convocation ceremonies June 8 here at Rotary Place. In an advance copy of remarks she is giving, Dhillon will “focus […]
ORILLIA — Provincial police here are looking for a mischief suspect who spray painted graffiti on a building, on Atherley Road, Monday June 3 reported to police. The suspect was caught on camera in the act spraying the side of the building. The Orillia OPP is releasing a picture of the suspect in hopes someone can identify this […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Muskoka Lakes is more than a flood. It’s the envy of everyone, for its lifestyle, its people, it’s food and beverages. Savour it all Thursday June 20 at the annual Spotlight on Muskoka Lakes at The Kee. Experience a taste of what it’ll be like here this summer. The […]
BALA — With moving early morning ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Juno Beach today, Canadians are marking the historic turning point in the Second World War. Muskoka veterans, their families and friends will no doubt be pausing to remember and take note. Though there are no formal occasions to pay respects, at […]
GRAVENHURST — Twenty-five years ago this week Second World War veteran George Swerbrick talked to Hugh Clairmont about D-Day and his role June 6, 1944 in the historic beach-storming invasion Canadians and Westerners are marking today and tomorrow. See our cover story below, from our second edition of MuskokaTODAY, June 3, 1994, Vol. 1 No. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Today’s 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre may be repressed in China, but it brought back vivid memories for me of my trips there the past two years. To visit the Chinese capital of Beijing you’d never know its powerful seat of government was anything but a national […]
GRAVENHURST — A Gravenhurst couple has picked up a lotto winning over more than $150,000. Gavin Edmunds and Aline Martin were in Toronto to receive a $150,877 prize in the May 3, 2019 LOTTO MAX draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Dawson Road in Orangeville.
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT CARLING — Dave Kitchen is “on trend ….” With “Muskoka Boil,” a 30-minute seafood social that’s easy, entertaining and takes two minutes to clean up. The seafood boil is a social, fun and unique dining experience that welcomes family and friends to pitch in with the cooking and enjoy the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A Bracebridge store is expanding into Gravenhurst. After putting her Footprint on Bracacebridge, Footprints on Muskoka owner Krista Mansour is putting her Footprint on Gravenhurst. She is opening a Footprints on Muskoka shoe and women’s clothing store next to the Gravenhurst Opera House and Chamber of Commerce, at 265 […]