GRAVENHURST — An early morning altercation at a restaurant has led to several charges against a local man Saturday who was also charged recently with throwing sanitizer. Police were called to the restaurant at 6:15 a.m. July 25 for disturbance on Muskoka Road South. They say a man who was previously issued a trespass notice […]
GRAVENHURST — The return of business is a reminder to mind the cash box after police say a break and enter here last week netted a thief daily proceeds. The OPP are investigating the B&E at the Muskoka Wharf overnight July 22, 2020. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at Bracebridge 1-(888) […]
GRAVENHURST — A 25-year-old boater faces impaired driving charges after being stopped on Lake Muskoka Saturday. Provincial police say their marine unit was patrolling the lake in Gravenhurst July 25 and stopped a vessel for a routine check. Officers found presence of alcohol and charged the operator, 25 year-old Claudia Lelki, of North York, with […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Looking for a staycation in your own backyard? There are dozens of day-trip opportunities minutes away for hikers and family-friendly. Many free. Often they take less than an hour to explore and enjoy. With Muskoka sites like Huntsville’s Heritage Village re-opening and Gravenhurst’s Muskoka Steamships set to sail next […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A new business in the downtown is closing its doors — after recently being allowed to open — after it says in a release Friday that “one of our team has notified us of a positive COVID-19 test.” Christine Buckley owner and president of the Kilworthy-based accounting company Buckley […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — So, how’s it feel having a six-inch q-tip shoved up your nose? “It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” Judy Hart said Thursday, from the front seat of her SUV, after her quick drive-through COVID-19 test at the Gravenhurst Community Centre/arena. “It’s nothing to be afraid […]
At the height of the season, living the pandemic takes ingenuity and joi de vive. That joyfulness, delight, zest and pleasure is evident everywhere, as the world kicks up its heels and trying times. Like Julia and Rachel Taylor who were hangin’ out on a tree at the Gravenhurst High School yesterday. The 12-year-old grade […]
UPDATE: The Town of Huntsville has been notified by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swim advisory issued July 21 has been lifted for Port Sydney Beach . Port Sydney swim lessons will resume at Port Sydney Beach as scheduled. Registered participants will be contacted by Aquatics. For information on beach water testing […]
HUNTSVILLE — An early morning robbery and minor assault on Mary Lake — which resulted in an extensive police search — has led to charges against a pair of local men in custody. Provincial police from the Huntsville detachment and the Muskoka Crime Unit are investigating last Monday’s break and enter at a residence located […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Dorothy Liddle’s long life will live on in the lives of Gravenhurst students thanks to her family and good friends. Celebrations of life have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. But Liddle’s passing did not go un-noticed in a big way by those who knew the Gravenhurst resident and retired […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Better late than never. As the pandemic persists, public COVID-19 testing is expanding into the summer. After a “record” testing day at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre June 30— when Muskoka Paramedic Services staff swabbed 203 people in their cars and trucks — they’re coming back. Thanks to the demand […]
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Police divers are searching Pigeon Lake near Bobcaygeon today for a canoeist who overturned last night. The OPP’s underwater search and recovery unit (USRU) are continuing the search for the missing person Wednesday. They say that on July 14, just after 9 p.m. officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes […]
MUSKOKA — On-and-off beach swim advisories continue across Muskoka are OFF again. (UPDATE: Beaches at West Gravenhurst and Port Sydney are open again for the weekend as of Friday July 17.) Today, Tuesday, July 14, Gravenhurst town officials said based on beach water samples collected by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) on Monday […]
GRAVENHURST — A massive fire that destroyed a cottage under construction early Monday — causing $2.5 million damage — saw the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office investigating the Lake Muskoka blaze. Gravenhurst firefighters, who got the call about 8:30 a.m. off Muskoka Road 169 at McKenzie Road (just west of the Creative Plate Eatery restaurant), managed […]
GRAVENHURST — Recent rains have resulted in the open burning ban being rescinded as of July 14. The Gravenhurst Fire Department tweeted today that: “The weather over the weekend has improved conditions throughout our community to the point where the OPEN BURNING BAN has been RESCINDED.” They say the Fire Danger Rating is now set […]
GRAVENHURST — The heat’s on those who spark fires now. The Forest Fire Danger Rating has been elevated to “Extreme” for the Town of Gravenhurst. That means a total fire ban is now in effect. So “absolutely NO burning at any time, including fires for cooking or warmth,” says a fire department release Friday afternoon. Fire […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Mail call. Canada Post is converting a number of old community mail boxes around town. The exact number is unknown — even to the local downtown post office here where a worker said: “We don’t know, we just get new keys in the mail” to distribute. And — please […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A day at the beach is nothing like last year, says Jon Hagan. Not at Gull Lake Rotary Park Beach, for sure, where he and his lovely yellow lab Simon were wading in the water. He noted not only the absence of large crowd that a year ago would […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — If masks are required inside public spaces, what about outside? The health unit, which is calling for everyone to where them indoors — effective July 13 (if not sooner) strongly urges everyone to wear face coverings now to keep COVID-19 in check. A check today with the Simcoe-Muskoka District […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — If you haven’t got a mask — or worn one yet — it’ll be mandatory next week. And the new “regulation” could cost you if you don’t. The region’s top health official has ordered mandatory face covers for anyone entering a business or indoor public setting to fight the […]