Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — John Cooper’s dad said ‘When you retire encourage others to do what you did.’” That means being a “capitalist with empathy,” the long-time businessman and entrepreneur said today. In receiving the first Pillar of Support Award from Explorers’ Edge, he added setting an example has always been the best […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — We’re asking: who will you vote for Feb. 27? And how did you like last night’s provincial election debate — if you watched it. In south Muskoka they said this morning … No. 1 – Feb. 18 “I’m fed up. Graydon’s a good person and was a good mayor, but it stops […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — With nine days to go — and advance polls open just this Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Greens are giddy, Conservatives are running scared and the NDP, Liberals and two other party candidates are playing catch-up. A random survey today in south Muskoka shows Green Matt Richter may […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Skokie’s big birthday party at the Y Friday night kicked off a busy Family Day weekend that went outside yesterday for even more fest fun. Hundreds of mostly pre-teen kids and their families enjoyed an evening of free food, movies, activities and a dance at the YMCA that went […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A big home finish last night for the Muskoka Bears has them a little optimistic heading in to this week’s playoffs start with Alliston. Beating the Huntsville Otters 4-1 gave them a boost — with just a Family Day game tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Orillia. Then it’s Wednesday […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Anne’s Variety is one of the last little main street shops where customers pop in and out to pick up lottery tickets, drinks and smokes. In good weather a few people pulled up a chair out front and sit, while others stopped on their scooters to chat, pass the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Are tariffs foreign interference? Is it time for Canada to grow up and quit living in shadow of big brother? This election is a teaching moment, one that local candidate Matt Richter expects to benefit from in part as he gets the endorsement nod tomorrow from two school […]
GRAVENHURST — A day after a few more centimetres of snow fell, town officials here have declared “a significant weather event” to cope with high snow banks, which threaten traffic safety they say. The declaration suspends standard timelines to meet winter maintenance objectives. They cite high snow banks along municipal roads that have narrowed many […]
GRAVENHURST — Sandra Budhu’s husband says she deserves her first big lotto win. The Gravenhurst resident recently won $250,000 playing INSTANT MONOPOLY (Game #2444). The mother of three is a regular lottery player with OLG buying tickets a few times a week. Although she had previously won a prize of $250, nothing could have prepared her for the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — After a frosty reception from business owners, a strip of Hwy. 118 west here will see drivers facing big changes next week. Work to “improve safety” on the section of The Flats will continue the coming weeks “to improve travel for residents, businesses and visitors,” says a District of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — There’s no snow days for candidates. Matt Richter, who’s on leave from his Riverside Public School teaching job, was up early today shovelling out his front door and crawling over a driveway drift left no doubt after plows passed. Proving it’s tough slogging on the campaign trail in […]
MUSKOKA — Police are asking the public for their assistance in identifying a suspect in an investigation. The OPP are investigating a series of incidents including mischief and theft that were committed at a number of addresses on February 1, including Haven Road, Uffington Road, Flynns Road, Germania Road and Reay Road. There was similar activity […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Women’s work is never done. And then they go to work. Jacqui Kramer, a project manager at Fowler Construction, knows that all too well. That’s just part of the reason why she’s Muskoka’s Woman in Construction winner. And will be honoured for her more than 30 years in the trades […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — With five candidates now — and two pending —Ontario voters can go to advance polls Feb. 20-22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you can’t wait, visit the Elections Ontario returning office at the north end of Huntsville to cast your ballot till Feb. 26. The office […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A plan to open a new “Health Hub” here in a year looks well on its way. The proposal would finally see the second floor of the Cottage Country Family Health Team’s clinic next to the town hall finished off by January 2026. With a new doctor due there […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — The fight everyone is watching is getting dirty with the gloves coming off as each party claims their opponent is lying. Accusations are part of the election game. But it’s beginning to look and sound personal as emotions mount in the race to represent Parry Sound-Muskoka voters at […]
Monday’s Promises, promises … on Ontario campaign trail. NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined today by Erin Ariss, provincial president of the Ontario Nurses Association, in commit the party to safe staffing ratios in hospitals. Liberals Rent, groceries and health care costs are rising beyond the average person’s controls, and the Leader Bonnie Crombie blames […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Six distinguished women will be recognized for their youthful leadership, arts contribution, entrepreneurship, community transformation, health and wellness and lifetime dedication to quality of life. They are recipients of this year’s YWCA Muskoka’s 2025 Women of Distinction Awards. Presented in six categories, they were nominated by community members for […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Impaired driving charges are appearing almost daily across the district. The weekend got off to a dangerous start with one each in Gravenhurst and Bala Friday, and one each Saturday and Sunday in Huntsville. That after the week began with one last Monday in Gravenhurst. One of those charged […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com OPINION Muskokans don’t take our rock for granite. Canadians should do likewise, as the Americans are coming fast for what we’ve got. And what we hold dear to our red hearts. The Canadian Shield is our bedrock. We’re built on it and have lived off it since pre-Confederation. We are the […]