GRAVENHURST – A health unit advisory for Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst has been lifted. Just in time for more 30+ hot weather in the week ahead. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit had issued a warning earlier this week (on Tuesday July 17) after taking water samples on Monday (July 16). Elevated bacteria […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Muskoka is world class in many ways — from its natural beauty to some of its tourist attractions. But a century ago before social media, to dare compare yourself with the rest of the world was a stretch. But a small band of musicians from Huntsville dared to dream. […]
BALA — Here’s a photo-op you won’t want to miss if you love Bala. Hundreds are expected to show up this Saturday afternoon, July 21, at the Community Centre, opposite the Bala Sports Arena, for a group photo celebrating 150 years of history for the small town of Bala. Everyone who has ever lived or […]
GRAVENHURST — One of the hottest summers in years has been devastating for swimmers and bathers at the Gull Lake Rotary Park beach. Just weeks after opening following a beach debris scare, it is under another swim alert. This time, the culprit is a seemingly annual occurrence of bacteria. Based on beach water samples collected […]
MUSKOKA — Muskoka Pride week this year will celebrate not only LGBTQ+, but locally they and their friends and families will be marking a decade as a group in Muskoka. Muskoka Pride has announced the week of July 20-29 as the Muskoka Pride Festival. They plan a week of activities to celebrate the Muskoka lesbian, […]
Bobbi Dawkins, left, and Jamie Eaton perform a number after they and Matthew Lacroix, right, received Muskoka Concert Band bursaries Thursday night in Bracebridge, as MCB committee member Roger Bolt looks on.BRACEBRIDGE — Thursday’s Memorial Park Bandshell Concert Series features more than another great performance by the Muskoka Concert Band (MCB). Three young Muskoka musicians […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A new chapter in the long book that is Woodchester Villa began Thursday. Deputy Mayor Rick Maloney, councillors Archie Buie, Steve Clement, Lori-Lynn Giaschi-Pacini , Don Smith and Chris Wilson celebrated the grand reopening of Woodchester, the town’s newest event space, says a town release Friday. “After a long restoration journey, I am […]
BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — Fire ban orders are spreading like — well, wild fire. Following all of Muskoka and nearby Tay and Tiny Townships earlier this week, the most recent one comes from a First Nations territory in the west of the district. Midland, Penetanguishene and fire departments in Haliburton have announced similar total fire bans. That’s […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Neil Barlow and the Muskoka Concert Band pick up the baton Thursday night where they left it last week on the Dwight Beach. The second in a series of five evening performances takes place at the Bracebridge Bandshell, at 7 p.m., on the main street. The annual summer concerts, by the 40-piece brass […]
BARRIE — Passionate about cooking, eating, entertaining and music? Well, Barrie’s revitalized waterfront is the place for you July 20-22. The Medley Food & Drink Festival is a three-day experience for Ontarians looking to rediscover time together. Launching this year on the shores of Lake Simcoe in Barrie, this food and drink festival is packed […]
GRAVENHURST — Boat builder Paul Brackley was scrambling this week to get ready for Saturday’s Antique & Classic Boat Show at the Muskoka Wharf. With dozens of beautiful boats to be showcased at the annual Toronto chapter’s show, he was still re-installing the engine on one of the better boats he’s been working to restore. […]
Mark Clairmont and Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — The legends live on at the Mariposa Folk Festival. Gord Lightfoot and Bonnie Dobson, who were at the first festival in Orillia 58 years ago, were back on the stage Saturday afternoon. Orillia native son Lightfoot sang a couple of songs, as has come a tradition […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Woodchester Villa has been reinvented again. After years as an active museum, it is now the town’s newest event centre. Open for rental parties. On Thursday, July 12, join Mayor Graydon Smith and council as they officially reopen its doors from 3 to 7:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Enter […]
WINDERMERE – Celebrate the end of the First World war with this theatre take on iconic Canadian pilot Billy Bishop, at The New Baldwins Resort here starting July 6. The dinner and show is a Muskoka Chautauqua presentation and runs every Friday night in July.
MUSKOKA — A “total ban” on all types of outdoors fires has been issued for Muskoka. Fire chiefs have ordered the ban until further notice. It comes as an “extreme” fire rating has also been issued. The joint statement from the fire officials in all six municipalities says no type are permitted. That includes a […]
HUNTSVILLE — Got a noisy neighbour, or you hate the sound of loud motorcycles and trucks with mufflers that sound like tanks? Then the Town of Huntsville wants to hear from you. One of the most taxing and challenging irritants to the bylaw department are noise complaints. As part of their regular bylaw review process, […]
ALGONQUIN PARK — Cast off for Algonquin Park this Saturday for the free Rock Bass Family Fishing Day, as Kids, Cops get ready to dip a line in the water. It marks the start of National Fishing Week, when Canadians can fish without a licence for seven glorious summer days. The event is being held […]
GRAVENHURST — You this summer’s weather is hot. Wait till you hear Pavlo. His sizzling guitar virtuosity will burn your ears. The brilliant performer and showman sells out wherever he goes. And the Muskoka Concert Association’s annual fundraiser July 14 is a concert you won’t want to miss. Guitar players won’t believe what he does […]
GRAVENHURST — O Canada what a scorcher of a day. If you liked it HOT! — and plenty did — July 1 was your day. The temperature topped at 37 — but with the humidity it was well over 40. And Canadians celebrated in Gravenhurst Sunday like it was the middle of winter on an […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — Welcome to summer — for real. No more mixed bag weather, the heat is on baby. The first good long stretch of hot weather is here just in time for the end of school and start of vacations for many. So, grab your beach towel, sun screen, water bottle and map. It’s […]