BRACEBRIDGE — A pair of indecent acts and a driving while impaired charges have a local man in the courts. Police say that on Saturday Aug. 15 officers entered into two separate investigations involving the same person after receiving complaints from the public. They say that at 7:45 p.m. an employee from a Bracebridge restaurant […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — While provincial and federal governments are throwing money around and digging deeper into your pockets, they won’t be adding to their debts and deficits in the Heart of Muskoka. It may cost the town a lot more, but Bracebridge civic officials vow to plow ahead with a new arena/library […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — Residents and visitors to Silver Lake, in Muskoka Lakes Township, and Lake St. John, in Ramara Township, are being cautioned about a confirmed cases of blue-green algae blooms. In Silver Lake it’s centred in the south-west area and in the south end of Lake St. John. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Deerhurst says it has been given a clean bill of health. Concerns about a COVID “cluster” at one of Muskoka’s largest resorts were assessed and dealt with as soon as they were known, says management. General manager Jesse Hamilton said the reason they remained open was because: “Until important […]
MUSKOKA — Two more beaches are back under swim advisories again. Both the Port Sydney Beach and the West Gravenhurst beach have had the same warnings several times this summer. The latest reports come on Aug. 11. The Town of Huntsville says it has been notified by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The health unit’s top doc blames the province for the lack of transparency around local COVID-19 cases. “I agree and I’ve made the case to the province,” said Dr. Charles Gardner. Responding to complaints from reporters yesterday — in a news briefing now reduced to once a week — […]
GRAVENHURST — After weeks of good news on the local corna front, a Gravenhurst man come down with the virus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit posts on its website that he between 18 and 34 years old. Health officials say as they continue their investigation into his activities leading up to testing positive, he […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The health unit now says 11 people from outside Muskoka tested positive for COVID-19 in a “cluster of cases” here Civic Holiday weekend. Dr. Charles Gardner said today that “multiple families” — “residing outside of Muskoka” and staying at Deerhurst Resort the first weekend in August dined out at […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The owner of a popular restaurant here has temporarily shut down his business and put one of its servers in quarantine after the health unit told him on Sunday that a customer on the long weekend tested positive for COVID-19. Jeff Suddaby closed the doors to 3 Guys and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Under the ‘B’ it’s TV bingo night again tomorrow in Gravenhurst. The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst returns to the air at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 for the first time in months since COVID-19. And with five games on Cogeco Cable 10 it’s a fun way for $10 to enjoy […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It was an “emotional” night as music returned to Peter’s Players Saturday. Peter and Michelle Swanek welcomed back a small group of devoted music lovers to hear Juno winners Paul Reddick and Steve Marriner and the latter’s fellow Colin James band member Chris Caddell in a limited seating concert. […]
MUSKOKA — Hepatitis A has been circulating in Muskoka, says the health unit. And the best way to prevent it is to get vaccinated. But supply of the vaccine is limited, they say in a release today. Appointments for free Hepatitis A immunization are now available for eligible residents of Muskoka at the Simcoe Muskoka District […]
MUSKOKA — Today’s your lucky day to help Hospice Muskoka and remember a loved one during the pandemic. The deadline for ordering butterflies for their uplifting Sept. 13 event has been extended to 4 p.m. Aug. 10. One butterfly is $30 and it’s four for $100. Order yours online here or from the Butterfly Release […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — While the pandemic has undoubtedly hit many hard, for the most part it’s business as usual in the Muskokas. Streets are teeming with people in masks and traffic is backed up. And that’s no Trumpism. Tourist attractions are seeing a steady flow of permanent and seasonal residents, tourists and […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Police are investigating after a man out for an early morning walk yesterday was found in the water near a dock on Three Mile Lake. Provincial police say that just after 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, officers responded to the emergency call. They say the 43-year-old man had gone for a […]
BARRIE — It’s looks like the Gravenhurst YMCA is safe for now. Even if it is closed temporarily due to the pandemic. But that’s not the story in Orillia, Barrie and Parry Sound, where it looks like their gym facilities will be closed permanently, leaving only child care services surviving. In an email reply to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Captain Glenn Murley is “happy” to be back behind the wheel of the Wenonah II and says it’s in “ship shape.” After 21 years with the Muskoka Steamships, he’s plying the Muskoka Lakes for one- and two-hour cruises. And it’s a hoot for everyone in town who are excited […]
HUNTSVILLE — A drive to stay alive is helping local hospitals. Jason Armstrong’s Drive Muskoka dealerships (Armstrong Dodge, Huntsville Honda and Hyundai of Muskoka) are participating in their annual month-long event this August to support local Muskoka hospitals. ‘Driven to Care’ is a campaign that for every new or used vehicle delivered this month, the […]
HUNTSVILLE — It was a fast and dangerous holiday for police and drivers in and around Huntsville this weekend with 191 charges — more than two thirds for speeding. Provincial police report that from Friday July 31 to Monday Aug. 3 Huntsville detachment officers took part in a busy Civic Day Long Weekend Safe Driving […]
MUSKOKA — This morning’s rain shouldn’t put a damper on the rest of the week, which looks good — through to Sunday night. A wet start to August will see a rebound the next few days, with above average temperatures for the second month of the summer. That’s not just an anecdotal observation from MuskokaTODAY.com’s […]