Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Bill 23 failed the Greens “smell test” — but passed into law this week with a Tory majority. One of Ontario’s most controversial bills received third reading and will now allow homes to be built on the previous greenbelt surrounding Toronto. A last ditch attempt by the Green […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a large industrial fire at the Fowler Construction headquarters last evening on Rosewarne Drive. Two fire station crews from Bracebridge — with help from Gravenhurst — battled the supper hour blaze for several hours, which began late Thursday afternoon, Dec. 2. Fire officials say the fire […]
GRAVENHURST — A close call early this morning closed Hwy. 11 south of Gravenhurst. Emergency crews were called out at 3:52 a.m., Dec. 2, for a tractor trailer fire near Sparrow Lake Route D. on the northbound lanes. The vehicle was hauling diesel fuel and it was initially feared the contents may ignite. After a […]
GRAVENHURST — A Gravenhurst man’s driving behaviour early this morning gave police cause to stop the vehicle. Police say that at 2:35 a.m., Dec. 2, an officer on general patrol on Muskoka Rd. 169 in Gravenhurst became concerned after watching a motorist. The officer conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 29-year-old Nickolas […]
BRACEBRIDGE — What’s with catalytic converters and thieves’ sudden interest in them? They are an exhaust emission control device that transforms hazardous gases and pollutants in your vehicle’s exhaust into less-toxic pollutants. Police say they contain precious metals, such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium which make them attractive to thieves. They range in cost from […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Another attempted business break-in downtown here early this morning has the latest victim angry and dejected. Sang Park was awoken this morning above his Anne’s Variety store when he heard a thief smash the front door of his popular convenience shop on the main street. “I’m mad — it’s […]
GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Concert Association is offering up Christmas bonuses for true music lovers Sunday afternoon at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Not only will you be overjoyed to hear one of Canada’s finest electric trios accompanied by one of the country’s equally celebrated singers. It’s only half the festive fun starting at 2:30 p.m. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The district is a creature of the province, says councillor Don Smith — who gets to vote for himself at next Monday’s election of a new council chair. So it’s no surprise that at this afternoon’s “debate” there were more than a half dozen priorities among the six contenders, […]
GRAVENHURST — A driver’s 911 call led to an impaired driving charge here early this morning. Police say officers responded to a 911 call at 2:38 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in the area of Old Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst. The caller said that they needed assistance. Officers located the caller and entered into an impaired […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As district councillors prepare for a secret vote Dec. 5 on a new district chair, the province is tabling legislation to appoint chairs in Peel, York, Durham, Halton, Niagara and Waterloo. Will Muskoka be next in 2026? Who knows? Premier Doug Ford back-tracked on an announced promise of a […]
GRAVENHURST — Great weather — and no snow — didn’t stop Santa from arriving on a gorgeous day today here in Gravenhurst. St. Nick was in jolly spirits “Ho, hoing …,” and riding high down main street, the sun over his shoulders — his eight reindeer dancing and prancing over the pavement merry as care […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Two early morning robbery attempts within hours today — one successful and one not — have landed a Huntsville man in custody while police in Bracebridge are looking for another suspect. Both occurred at Circle K convenience store in Huntsville and Bracebridge. However, OPP in both towns didn’t say […]
RAMARA — An early September sexual assault investigation in Seabright has police looking to speak with two men in their 20s. OPP in Orillia have released composite photos and is seeking public assistance to identify two persons of interest in relation to a sexual assault investigation in the Township of Ramara. They say that on […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — I sent the following letter to MPP Graydon Smith and Premier Doug Ford to repeat the serious concern’s that I’ve heard from Muskokans recently. Hi Graydon (Doug): There are so many things being put forward by your government that are wrong that is difficult to know where to begin. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The “Greenbelt” stretches north. A ribbon of trees and farmland surrounding Toronto is at risk says the Ontario Green Party (GPO). And that affects far more than the provincial capital, which is why they are planning a day of action Saturday to protest the province’s environmentally unfriendly changes. The […]
GRAVENHURST — Live — tomorrow — and on the air Sunday afternoon on YourTV Cable 10. It’s the annual Gravenhurst Rotary Online & TV Christmas Auction, which kicks off Tuesday on a computer or cellphone nearest to you … slow but sure. With 318 locally-donated business items and experiences available — valued at $45,000 — […]
GRAVENHURST — A growing investigation into multiple business B&Es here has led to a fourth Gravenhurst person being charged. Police says officers investigating multiple break and enters to businesses in the downtown last month and this has already led to three people being charged. Two days ago, Nov. 16, the OPP arrested and charged a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Peter Cowan was “meticulously careful, rarely, if ever, taking any risk,” says his family. But Monday he fell from a tree and died while working on the job in Bracebridge. “Very tragic,” said a member of the family, which is deeply devastated by the workplace accident Nov. 14. A […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: So, our fearless leader appears to have deep pockets at the G20 summit. It’s an early Christmas for Indonesia, which finds $750 million in their stocking to finance infrastructure projects as part of the Liberal “Indo Pacific” strategy. “It will also make our supply chains stronger and create good jobs,” said […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Arleigh Luckett says “holding MPP Graydon Smith and Doug Ford to account can’t wait four more years.” That’s why the long-time Ontario Green Party volunteer from Gravenhurst is working with fellow constituency members and other volunteers to organize opposition to Premier Doug Ford’s push to build Hwy. 413, […]