GRAVENHURST — Santa rode in early today as the first snowfall of the season landed here. A light dusting with one big pile-up was a reminder to get snow tires. And if you look on the Gravenhurst Rotary Club’s Online Auction there’s either tires or a gift certificate that will help get you through more […]
MUSKOKA — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a pair of mischief investigations last month. On Saturday October 7, officers responded to a report of a mischief complain that occurred at 2:15 p.m. on Highway 118 East near Kirst Road, after a rock struck the victims windshield while they were driving, causing damage. Police believe […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — We take a few minutes or a few short hours at this time of year to remember those who signed up to go to war or to keep the peace for us, so we may continue our enjoyment of freedom today. I was reminded of family members who stood […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A first light snowfall in south Muskoka today saw a six-vehicle pile-up as they slid through a slippery intersection intersection with no injuries. Emergency services were called to near the bottom of Bay Street at Wanda Miller Road and Clairmont Drive about 11 a.m. Monday for the rear-end collisions. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Fraserburg Road between McKay Trail and Old Cottage Road was closed early this morning after two vehicles collided with one of the drivers succumbing to his injuries. The road next to McKay Lake remained closed for several hours while emergency crews and investigators tried to determine the cause. The investigation remains ongoing with assistance […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — With four days to Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion members are out this weekend giving away free poppies. But if you’d like to donate to help them with their veterans programs they always welcome support. Cash and coins, which typically fill their boxes, are being supplemented with credit or […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Fifty-eight men born in Gravenhurst, Morrison and Ryde townships lost their lives in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. They were among more than 600 who signed up to defend Canada, the Commonwealth and world, she has meticullously researched and writes about in her soon to be published […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Exciting news for the new Gravenhurst Health Hub. As tenders go out this month for work that could begin in January, the Cottage Country Family Health Team is applying next week to the Ministry of Health for operational funding for 10 new positions. The province is expected to make […]
HUNTSVILLE — Tough visiting restrictions were issued today by Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare at its Huntsville hospital site. In a later afternoon release Tuesday, they say in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit it has declared a gastro-related outbreak (enteric) on East and South Wings at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Due to the outbreak, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A small but growing citizen opposition to Northland’s plans to bypass the historic “Train Station” — when or if — the rail service returns is gaining track-tion. But is it too little too late? Or could these residents be the little train group that could? The small group — […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A lot of history was lost last week when the old “Simpson Barn” was torn down on Bethune Drive at the north entrance to Gravenhurst. What once took a small army of men to build came down in just more a week by a couple of men with a […]
GRAVENHURST — The GHS senior boys volleyball team are tops in the Muskoka-Parry Sound high school circuit. They swept Huntsville in the semifinals three games straight Thursday, Oct. 30. Then, facing Almaguin in the final, they dropped the first game 25-23 before rising to the challenge in their next match winning 25-16. And taking the […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Take a moment to remember “Canada’s Heroes” at a special concert this Saturday afternoon to commemorate and honour the many people who have been impacted by war, those who have served and continue to serve our country. Join the Muskoka Concert Band, with special guests the Muskoka Men of Song, for their annual Remembrance Concert. The […]
GRAVENHURST — One-stop shopping for trick or treaters at the Baptist Church here last night was “perfect timing” as usual. The 20 tables for 500 kids is an annual tradition that always falls between 6-7:30 each Halloween — rain or shine. More the latter than the former. And everyone was happy with that from the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It was a scary triple-triple day for Oliver’s customers as the doors closed at 6 p.m. Friday. The last free cuppa coffee came the same day as Halloween and the Blue Jays looked for their first World Series Championship tonight since 1993. That’s two years after Oliver’s opened in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A year from now drivers should be close to crossing the Silver Bridge again by car. That’s the dream of town and District of Muskoka staff as they finalize contract details with Clearwater Construction to repair — rather than replace the iconic 1920 three-span bridge closed on Jan. 6 […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Could AI have completed Mozart’s unfinished deathbed Requiem? Will we ever know? When Wolfgang Amadeus died in 1791 he was about half the average — or median — age of the Cellar Singers and their devoted audience who heard the renowned local choir perform them both beautifully yesterday afternoon […]
GRAVENHURST — A Midland driver stopped for travelling the wrong direction on Highway 11 early yesterday has been charged with impaired driving. On Monday Oct. 26, at 2:15 a.m., police conducting patrols on the highway located a vehicle travelling southbound in the northbound lanes. Officers were able to conduct a traffic stop, arresting and charging […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The closest Cheryl Cooper has come to perils at sea is white caps on Lake Muskoka and a stabilizing Atlantic cruise ship. But, Arrh! Make no mistake — the swashbuckling Bracebridge author is a “pirate at heart.” “Absolutely,” she said Sunday at the launch of Beyond the Pale Horizon […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — While Blue Jays fans were celebrating last night Rotarians were doing as they usually do ‘Making Waves’ and doing good while gathering, socializing and preparing for another weekend of making life good for everyone. A two-day mini District 7010 conference at the Rotary Centre here saw 70 club executive […]