Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Six days in to the worst snow storm in 15 years, Gravenhurst’s mayor says if Hwy. 11 wasn’t closed it would be a different story. “We wouldn’t be here today,” said Heidi Lorenz. “That’s the nucleus of this problem.” She blamed inexperienced drivers who couldn’t handle the amount of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — This weekend’s storm was the worst to hit south Muskoka in 15 years in terms of length and intensity. Not since Dec. 10-12 of 2009 has anywhere near this amount of snow hit the area with the enormous “lake effect” wallop of Nov. 28-Dec. 1. And that was just […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A tip of the hat to those who helped right the Segwun yesterday after 140 cm of snow listed her port side some 45 degrees onto the dock. President John Miller posted this thank you online this morning: “As many of you know, the RMS Segwun listed over significantly […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — As the big dig continues there’s good news along Central Ontario’s main street highway this morning. Police say snow clearing efforts are continuing on Hwy. 11 between Hwy. 60 in Huntsville and West Street in Orillia. And that northbound lanes of Hwy. 11, from West St. Orillia, are expected […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — GPS detours that have redirected vehicles onto alternate routes to bypass the highway closures have unfortunately caused more chaos. The OPP said tonight in an update this has led to Cooper’s Falls Road and Housey’s Rapids Road becoming impassable, as several vehicles are now stuck in the snow. In […]
MUSKOKA — Friday’s first snowfall, which meant a cancellation of buses, has now led to the full closure of all Muskoka Trillium Lakelands District School Board schools. In an email notice to parents and guardians Sunday, they said: “We hope that you are well and were able to stay safe during the extreme winter storm […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — As rays of sun shone this afternoon offering some hope, Gravenhurst town officials met with provincial emergency officials, including Emergency Management Ontario representatives, the OPP, District of Muskoka representatives, Elexicon staff and neighbouring municipal representatives. That’s the latest today from the Town of Gravenhurst as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. […]
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 […]
GRAVENHURST — A Parry Sound woman faces an impaired driving charge after being stopped here yesterday. Police her with impaired driving after responding to a concern from another motorist. They say that on Thursday Nov. 28, at 4:40 p.m., officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a possibly impaired driver on […]
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 […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Saturday night speeder was clocked going 95 km/h over the limit, say police. The OPP arrested the operator charging them with an impaired-related charge after stopping a motor vehicle speeding on Hwy. 11. On Nov. 23 at 9:48 p.m., officers were northbound on highway when their vehicle was overtaken by a motor […]
HUNTSVILLE — A 77-year-old woman faces charges of impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident here last Wednesday. Provincial police responded to a motor vehicle collision Nov. 20, at 8 p.m., on West Road. Witnesses reported the motor vehicle mounted a curb, crossed both lanes of traffic and proceeded into a neighbouring yard where it […]
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 […]
