Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — While the rest of the world was still singin’ the blues over the death of the Queen of Soul, Joe Louis Walker was busy praisin’ women like Aretha Franklin who deserve more respect. Walker said “a lot of songs are written about women — but not to women.” And […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Four months after closing for the summer, MuskokaTODAY.com has learned that the Boston Pizza franchise here begins renovations Monday, Aug. 20. And the popular pizza place is expected to reopen Nov. 26 “in time for the busy holiday season.” Joanne Forrester, senior vice-president, operations, told TODAY: “We’re […]
GRAVENHURST — The biggest end of summer sale takes place this weekend at the Muskoka Wharf. The annual Dockside Festival, with dozens of food, clothing and crafts vendors fills the sports field with everything you didn’t buy or get to browse this season. And looking at the list of vendors on their website below, this […]
GRAVENHURST — Confusion caused by Premier Doug Ford surrounding the local municipal elections can hopefully be cleared up Friday afternoon in Gravenhurst. It’s especially important as there are a few changes this year, compared to 2014, including online voting. Everything You Need to Know About Voting in the Upcoming Election The town is hosting an election […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Joe Louis Walker doesn’t know Donald Trump. He’s only met him once, at his Trump Towers hotel in New York City. That was a long time ago. A lifetime for both. “He seemed personable. We shook hands. “That was my only experience. “I don’t know the man.” But Walker […]
GRAVENHURST — Lovers of the YMCA pools will get to dry out their wrinkly skin for a couple of weeks next month as the the lap pool and therapy/kids pool under go maintenance work. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 16, they will be closed for the bi-annual repairs. During this time, both pools will be […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Blues singer Sue Foley would have loved to hear the stories of fellow artist Ruthie Foster told Thursday night. The two just missed crossing paths at Peter’s Players a couple of weeks apart. But they’ve no doubt seen and heard each other on their cross-Canada summer tours. Foley is […]
GRAVENHURST — A girl and her guitar. A simple concept brimming with promise. That’s Ruthie Foster tonight, (Aug. 8) at Peter’s Player’s. On the road, a troubadour with a deeply personal message. The east Texas singer is alone on tour and making a stop in Gravenhurst to spread her own gospel. The gospel of Ruthie […]
GRAVENHURST — Hot weather this summer has been a boon — er bloom — for gardeners. As long as they watered. The proof is in the 70th annual Gravenhurst Horticultural Society Flower and Vegetable Show today, Aug. 8, at the Gravenhurst Seniors’ Centre. Dozens and dozens of flowers and vegetables, each treated lovingly with TLC […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — There’s some hope the Sawdust City Music Festival will become a long-term success. After a weekend that wrapped up last night at the Barge, the first fest appears to have real legs. There were a lot of hugs and high-fives at the Sawdust City Brewery wrap party with the […]
PARRY SOUND — Just like the village of Killarney, the Town of Parry Sound is fighting back as word spreads — like wildfire — that the east coast of Georgian Bay is a vacant, burned-out wasteland evacuated of people and bereft of tourism. Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka and Minister of Natural Resources and […]
WINDERMERE — Wayne Strongman, one of Canada’s most distinguished music directors, continues his summer concert series this Sunday, Aug. 5, at Christ Church in Windermere, 7 p.m. The second in the Gazebo Concert series will feature The Art of Portuguese Fado with musicians Jessica Lloyd and Louis Simao. From concert hall to opera stage, from […]
GRAVENHURST — On the heels of a successful start last year, this weekend’s Sawdust City Music Festival officially becomes its first annual. PR person Beth Cavanaght says “We have officially announced the full lineup – you can see it all here: https://mailchi.mp/75f1bda4b253/sawdust-city-music-festival-announces-full-lineup-for-2018-festival. Single day tickets for the Friday evening at the Opera House w/ Danny Michel […]
GRAVENHURST — The on again/off again beach alert at Gull Lake Rotary Park is off again. That means it safe to swim and sunbathe. The swim advisory posted on Tuesday July 31, at Gull Lake Beach in Gravenhurst — as advised by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) — has now been lifted. That’s […]
GRAVENHURST — Gravenhurst Horticultural Society is heading into a spectacular celebration of history from 1924 to 2018 at their annual flower and vegetable show on Wednesday, August 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre. Treasurer/PR member Lois Cooper spent many hours perusing the town archives at the library this past winter and much […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Story & Photos HUNTSVILLE — “The Anglo Canadian Leather Company Band (ACLC), from Huntsville Ontario, was the best industrial band in North America.” That was 100 year ago. Saturday night 53 bandsmen and women channelled the brass band in the first of two weekend tribute concerts. The other sold-out show was […]
MUSKOKA — Muskoka has PRIDE. Gravenhurst …, Bracebridge …, Huntsville …., Georgian Bay …, Lake of Bays …, Muskoka Lakes …, and Wahta …. They all have pride in their LBGTQ+ communities. From the Muskoka Tourism centre south of Gravenhurst, and north, east and west at seven town halls across the district (except at the […]
Phillips Family and Friends Annual Art Show Come and enjoy Realism and Impressionism Paintings, Portraits and Sculptures from local Artists. August 4 & 5, Sat. Sun. 10 a..m – 6 p.m. 1124 Stephenson Rd 2 West, Utterson (From Muskoka Rd 4 – Raymond Rd, turn at the Beatrice Cemetery) Learn about the Artists and be […]
BRACEBRIDGE – As part of its new strategic vision to enhance its member experience, the Bracebridge and Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber of Commerce is re-launching its business networking events and Fowler Construction will host the first on Tuesday, July 31 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. “We’ve been listening and gathering feedback from the business community to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Reunions are always a lot of fun. You see old friends you haven’t seen in years. You catch up on old classmates and hear about their families. You compare ailments. You even run into old sweethearts. That’s always a surprise, because you never know who’s going to be there. […]