Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A waterfront stroll can be a salubrious experience. A boardwalk promenade invites opportunities for reflection that can cause catharsis. The Muskoka Wharf affords that deepness, thanks to the inspired words and elementary wisdom out of the mouths of babes. Or more precisely their finger paints. The Muskoka Discovery Centre’s […]
MUSKOKA — The popularity of drive-through COVID testing is prompting more dates this month. Muskoka Community Paramedics are continuing tests if you are COVID asymptomatic. You don’t need an appointment at these drive-throughs. It’s free. Just bring your Ontario health card. They start tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Bala Sportspark BRACEBRIDGE: August 11 and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Gord Durnan proposed a toast today. To A.P. Cockburn — in a square already dubbed in his honour. But that isn’t enough for a group of heritage enthusiasts, who want the August civic holiday named in honour of the great man who helped pioneer the Gateway to Muskoka. With […]
MUSKOKA — Going back to the library will be a new, safer experience for knowledge seekers. Governments are taking advantage of the pandemic to catch up on municipal infrastructure repairs. Count libraries among the projects receiving money and effort. Both Gravenhurst and Huntsville are working on renovations and anticipate re-opening their doors this fall with […]
ORILLIA — Parks Canada advises that re-installation of the Samuel de Champlain statue as part of the monument in the City of Orillia’s Couchiching Beach Park has been deferred to allow for additional progress on the implementation of the Samuel de Champlain Monument Working Group recommendations. The plan is on hold pending “more consultation and […]
GRAVENHURST — Bingo lovers staying safe at home can get their online fix here again starting Wednesday Aug. 12. That’s when the Gravenhurst Rotary Club will resume broadcasting their weekly five-game prize card — after a hiatus due to COVID-19. Bingo cards are going out to stores this week for you to buy. Then it’s […]
Please find attached a letter to the editor from the North Simcoe Muskoka & District Labour Council (NSMDLC) regarding funding for municipalities at this challenging time. As the recognized voice for workers and their families in our region, the NSMDLC is very much aligned with the Canadian Labour Congress on this issue, and recognizes its […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com With a return to school in a month’s time — after virtually four months virtually — it’s time for a little primer. Remember the TV show “You Think You’re Smarter than a Fifth Grader?’ Well, MuskokaTODAY.com reader Gordon Woollard sent along this little test to you’re your kids’ educational appetite. It’s […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — While the rest of the world is tearing down statues and disowning historic figures, a group of Gravenhurst residents finds no trouble with a founding father. Monday’s civic holiday may mark Simcoe Day in Toronto, but in this lumbering town best known for its most famous son, Dr. Norman […]
Mary Storey | Special to MuskokaTODAY.COM Ed. note: Remarks for opening of Ditchburn Bay Heritage Garden GRAVENHURST — Today, we have a few less people than were gathered on a cold day of November 13, 1875 to welcome the first train to the Muskoka Wharf. That day, in 1875, was the occasion of the formal […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Call it civic pride with a ride. As far as neighbourhood improvements go, few have the history of the Ditchburn Bay Boathouse Association. Affectionately known around town as the “Tin Boathouses,” the 50+ boat owners who treasure the “original Muskoka Wharf” off Steamship Bay Road celebrated their nautical and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA LAKES — Broadband is essential infrastructure. Here’s proof. During yesterday’s online presentation by Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce executive director Norah Fountain, to the standing committee on finance and economic affairs, she said: “we had internet connectivity issues.” That pretty much summed up her address, as she apologized for the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Fitness buffs happy to recently be back in the gym as part of the Stage 3 pandemic recovery will be happy to hear Crunch Fitness Canada is opening in the former IGA grocer in downtown Gravenhurst. Originally scheduled to open in June, the Crunch Bunny is expected to be […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It’s full steam ahead for the Muskoka Steamships tomorrow as it return to cruising the Muskoka Lakes with the Wanda II first to weigh ancho after being forced by COVID-19 to remain in its home port here in July. An on the eve of her maiden voyage, MPP Norm […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — This summer it’s refuse they can refuse. With a dearth of jobs — and more unemployed receiving CERB and EI — it’s hard to believe a company can’t find workers to pick up recycling and waste for $20 an hour. It’s seems a waste of talent. The District of […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s sill a waiting game. As Stage 3 openings continue, many barriers to active living are slowly returning to new norms. Fences are down on some public facilities and a few remain. Like the splash pad in Gravenhurst, where with swim advisories at beaches sun-drenched kids eager to cool off love running through […]
PORT SEVERN — You can briefly water your lawn and garden — but other water uses such as filling the kiddy pool are restricted here. Effective immediately, watering restrictions are in effect for the west Muskoka community of Georgian Bay until further notice. The District of Muskoka says restrictions have been recommended by the Ministry […]
MUSKOKA — Finding a safe beach to swim at this summer is becoming a daily challenge. Off and on swim advisories from the health unit are popping up each day causing scorched residents to wonder why. Other beaches in Simcoe-Muskoka are also affected. Tuesday, July 28, Port Sydney Beach and two more in Gravenhurst came under […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Norman Bethune would be amused if not bemused. The good doctor’s statue is the latest effigy embroiled in a social unmasking of the world. Never one fearful from expressing his personal, political and professional beliefs, the Gravenhurst native and surgeon revered in China is at the heart of COVID-19 […]
GRAVENHURST — A new garden marking the original Muskoka Wharf will be dedicated this afternoon. Town officials will be on hand to help the owners of affectionately known “Tin Boathouses” on Lake Muskoka officially open the Ditchburn Bay Historical Garden Tuesday, July 28. The owners are celebrating their 15th year as an association and have […]