SEVERN TOWNSHIP — Police charged a driver with multiple offences early today after locating a vehicle in the ditch in Severn Township. On Dec. 1 at 12:52 a.m., OPP from Orillia were conducting patrols in the area of Highway 11 and Centre Avenue when they located a vehicle stuck in a ditch on a ramp […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — “It’s all hands on deck. We will get through this. We always do. It’s not tough times, it’s tough people. Gravenhurst has shown that time and time again.” That was Mayor Heidi Lorenz this morning as Gravenhurst grappled with a massive weekend storm that dumped well over a metre […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Day 3 of a massive winter storm has led Gravenhurst to declare a state of emergency overnight. More than a metre of snow since Friday that led to Hwy. 11 south of town being closed and travellers rescued off the road prompted the move, said Mayor Heidi Lorenz in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Winter is a lot like death. You know it’s coming — but it’s always a surprise when you wake up to it. As it was again this morning when Muskokans were awash in a blanket of overnight white. So much for a green Christmas? Even though it’s less than […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Winter’s first big dump had police responding to an impaired driving report. As a result officers charged a driver after stopping him before noon this morning. They say that on Nov. 29, at 10:15 a.m., they responded to a concern from a member of the public about a possibly impaired driver in the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — R&D is no longer the domain of universities. Colleges are offering students, businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop, build, refine and market their ideas for the commercial world. And to own and retain 100 per cent of their intellectual property rights. Georgian College is among 80 Canadian post […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — After months of digging, piping and paving, phase 2 of the Bay & Beyond-schedule reconstruction is due to reopen within days of winter’s first snowfall overnight. Two-way traffic is expected to resume late Thursday or early Friday between Greavette Street and Cherokee Lane with just a few more signs, […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Kick off the holiday season at the Bracebridge Library this Friday evening aboard their Holiday Polar Express — featuring a dozen twinkling Christmas trees. See the new library transformed into a winter spectacle for the whole family. From 6-8 p.m. Nov. 29. Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages. Treat yourself to the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Weeks after being targeted by vandals — who smashed several windows — the legion here was the victim of heartless thieves who stole war memorabilia and a wheelchair from the lobby. This comes just days after the community paid tribute there to veterans on Remembrance Day. Police have charged […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A missed opportunity here this afternoon cost the Bears big time. Tied 1-1 after two periods with the Innisfil Spartans, Muskoka’s third PJHL win was within their grasp. And after a 10-2 home loss last night to 18-0 Alliston, the local Jr. C team had a chance going into […]
Photos by Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — You had to be patient to wait for Santa at the end of yesterday’s long parade. Luckily the weather was fantastic and that time on the sidelines was well rewarded with a long line up of floats, bands and colourful, fun costumed characters who had as much […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Fifteen wins behind the division leader it would be easy to give up. But the Muskoka Bears at least played game — if not at times lame — hockey last night in a mismatched rematch with the Alliston Hornets. While the result was the same the home team was […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Police are continuing their investigation into a collision in Gravenhurst between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. On Monday November 18, 2024, at 9:50 a.m. OPP officers responded to a report of an earlier collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Gravenhurst’s main street at the Canadian […]
Photos Lois Cooper, Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A parade of colourful costumed Christmas characters and a Ho! Ho! Ho! to boot. That was Day 2 of the Santa season this morning as this community members rallied ahead of jolly St. Nick for the annual Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce winter parade and extravaganza parade. […]
GRAVENHURST — Forget Black Friday — the best deals in town are with Rotary and their online auction. Even Santa’s shopping online at [email protected] Bids close this Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. It helps you, the Rotary Club of Gravenhurst and the community with its dozens of yearlong charitable efforts including mental health, student […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A seniors drop-in Thursdays at Bethune House is a stepping stone for a new volunteer group in Gravenhurst. Wendy Pries has arranged for a Happy Hour coffee klatch from 1-3 p.m. for anyone wanting to get out and chat. She also sees it as an opportunity to inform potential […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — It’s official. Santa season has begun with his first Christmas parade of the year — as usual — in Bala. And what a day it was in west Muskoka as hundreds lined highway route to welcome jolly St. Nick and his many colourful elves and believers with dozens of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — You know it’s going to be a long night when your opponent’s first two shots on net are goals. Stayner Siskin Tait Lightheart potted the first just 35 seconds in to the game, beating Muskoka Bears goalie Gabriel Donohue. Two hours later the testosterone-filled visitors left town with a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — If you’re looking for paper towels after the run on COVID paper products, you might ask Mike Ceccolini. He buys them by the truckload. And by the looks of his new warehouse here last night, it seems he’s cornered the market locally. “I don’t just buy a few skids,” […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — On the surface the Muskoka Bears aren’t bad every 20 minutes. At least today. But on the ice surface this afternoon — where it counts — 2-1, 3-0 and 2-0 periods added up to a 7-1 loss to the Midland Flyers. Another game not to be remembered or saluted. […]
