Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Before Kyung-A Lee sits down at the piano, her inner light shines. From the moment she steps on stage she exudes warmth and personality. For years now local audiences have basked in the glow of not only her immense talent and musicality at the keyboard, but by her masterful […]
HUNTSVILLE — Four men who walked in and out of the Home Depot here with $8,000 in merchandise have police asking for help finding them. On September 2, at about 5:15p.m., officers responded to a report that the suspects filled carts with items including power tools and left without paying. The estimated loss is $8,000. The suspects […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — What the Maple Leafs need is more “grit” and “a lot (less) goals against” them in the “big games.” And “a goalie that’s 4-feet high and six feet wide.” Other than that “in general they’re a pretty good team,” said former captain Rick Vaive. “But they’re going to miss […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SEVERN BRIDGE — She did it again. Four of the past eight years Bailey McIntee has been crowned the “Best Baker” at the Severn Bridge Fall Fair. Including today at the 150th annual farmers’ festival where she accumulated the most total red ribbon points in the Sr. Hall competition. Maureen Clipsham […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — “Pistol Pete” drove for show and his supporters put up the dough. A two-day golf tournament mid-week at Taboo netted $110,000 in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Golfers and donors exceeded their goal by $10,000 with two rounds and an evening dinner and auctions Wednesday and Thursday. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — When Ken Shanks’ brakes failed as he approached the James Street on Muskoka Road South this afternoon he had three choices. Hit the police car in front of him waiting for a red light; turn right and hit a big maple tree or veer further and slam into an […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Police have charged a Brampton man in connection with unsafe firearms incidents near MacTier. After an investigation into what they says was the careless and unsafe use of firearms, as depicted in videos shared online, officers charged Gurkanwal Singh, 24. He was arrested Wednesday, September 3, and faces two […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — He was a poet and they didn’t know it. Dr. James Hogg Hunter was an accomplished writer, author and editor of the Evangelical Christian Magazine, who lived in Gravenhurst from 1951-’63 and took the train to work in Toronto during the week returning home weekends. Including 12 to 15 […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Wanna practise your slap shot? Or wrist shot and help fundraise for the U13 South Muskoka Bears ‘D’ hockey team. The keen kids have set their sights on road games and travel costs by organizing a puck shot and BBQ this Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Supporters can donate […]
MUSKOKA — Just what you’ve been waiting for all summer. Tomorrow night – live from Huntsville – it’s the return of Rotary Bingo on YourTV Muskoka-Parry Sound wide. And with huge changes for the host Gravenhurst and Huntsville Rotary clubs in a new joint venture that will mean a ton more money available every week […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The end of summer didn’t mean an end to impaired driving in south Muskoka. Police laid five charges Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, including three drivers from Gravenhurst. Friday August 22 at 10:30 p.m., officers conducting a RIDE program on Beaumont Drive in Bracebridge stopped a 43-year-old Stefanus Castelijn, of Mattawa, charging him […]
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — One person is dead after a single-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon, northeast of Windermere in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Police say shortly after 1 p.m., August 31, emergency services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Windermere Road, just south of Dee Bank Road. A 45-year-old male from Brampton, […]
GRAVENHURST — The legend lived on. And the Gravenhurst Health Hub was the big beneficiary. Steve Rae and the Pony Band helped raised more money last night for the community’s new primary care planned facility. After the District of Muskoka just committed another $200,000 for the second floor renovation of the Cottage Family Health Team […]
HUNTSVILLE — An armed man accused of demanding cash from an overnight worker at a gas bar here last week has been arrested a week later. On Tuesday, August 19, at 1:55 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store at Main and Centre streets. The suspect entered […]
GRAVENHURST – Don’t forget tonight’s musical memories show, a night with Gordon Lightfoot. The Gravenhurst Rotary Club presents Steve Rae and The Pony Man Band. It’s their third concert by the Rotarian and friends. The return with “Lightfoot: The Legend Lives On,” is a powerful remount and fresh update of their acclaimed 2023 show at the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Police say they are investigating after becoming aware of recent videos circulating on social media that depict individuals discharging firearms in a careless and unsafe manner. And that they are actively looking in to the incidents while encourage anyone with information to come forward. One video reportedly shows two […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Artur Cholach was looking forward to seeing Mitch Marner Monday at Muskoka Hockey’s pro skate public practice and scrimmage. As were 400 fans of the departed Maple Leaf who had to miss the annual public scrimmage as he prepared for this week’s Team Canada Olympic training camp. Cholach will […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Ed. note: Savouring East Coast ‘Staycation’ Part: 2 MARITIMES — Georgian Bay’s no comparison to the Atlantic Ocean. Basking beach goers in Cavendish think Doug Ford’s “crazy” for wanting to sell off any part of the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. While walking the gorgeous white Prince Edward Island National Park beach […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Ed. note: Exploring Canada, enjoying a summer ‘Staycation’ MARITIMES — If you’re severing 600 for supper, what do you boil them? At the Fisherman’s Wharf in North Rustico, P.E.I., it’s tons of lobsters. And how do you catch that much shell fish? Kyle, who owns the aluminum fishing trawler “Shake Me,” […]
HUNTSVILLE — An armed man walked into a gas bar on Huntsville’s main street shortly after midnight Tuesday, pulled a knife out of his pants and demanded cash. Police are investigating the robbery at the convenience store on Main Street and are appealing to the public for any witnesses or information related to the overnight […]