Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A letter today to MPP Graydon Smith chastised the MNRF minister for comments he made in the legislature this week defending the massive fires affecting eastern Canada and the U.S. Smith claimed the acrid smoke is “nothing unusual,” says Christine Lauffer, a member of Climate Action Muskoka and […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Two young girls reported missing here today are being sought by police after a 15-year-old male was safely located the same day. Police had reported at noon Friday that they were notified today that the three children were missing. At 1:30 p.m. the OPP said in an updted statement that all three children […]
MUSKOKA LAKES — A prohibited driver has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle that had unauthorized plates and that did not have an ignition interlock device as required. An open container of alcohol was also found. Police say Edward McKenzie, 31, of Gravenhurst was charged after a complaint from a member of the public […]
MUSKOKA — Two drivers — including one found in “medical distress” in a “live” lane — and another who landed in a swamp were charged with impaired driving on the weekend. Police report the two separate charges were on Saturday, June 3. In the morning, OPP in Huntsville charged the first driver after responding to […]
HUNTSVILLE – A parking lot “altercation” has led to three charges against a local man. Police laid the charges Friday, June 2, after officers responded to a dispute in a parking lot on John Street. The OPP did not say what events transpired and led to the incident. That led to three counts against Miltiadis […]
GRAVENHURST — Caught on camera, a thief who stole cash and jewelry early Friday was being sought by police. The wanted man is being sought after the break and enter downtown June 2. Police were called by a worker reporting that the Arts at the Albion business on Muskoka Road North at Bay Street had been […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Good Samaritans come from both sides of the street. When Bill Smith was knocked off his scooter, staff at Wayne’s Tire and at Dentistry in Gravenhurst called 911 and “came running out” their front doors to assist. The fatal morning accident put all business on hold for customers who […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — It’s a year today since the last provincial election when Matt Richter had a shot at the job MPP Graydon Smith won. Sunday he will be in Gravenhurst to reflect on the past 12 months and all that has gone on with the government and his Greens. The […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MACTIER — A military battlefield tradition dating back to the 1700s takes place Sunday noon here in west Muskoka. A “Drumhead Service” — adopted by Canadian forces a century later — is a solemn celebration to “pay homage to comrades who offered their lives in defence of our country,” says Bruce […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A rollover on the street behind Memorial Park snarled traffic downtown here mid-afternoon today. The lone occupant was transported to hospital with minor injuries. Police continue to investigate the single-vehicle collision on Kimberley Avenue. OPP, fire and paramedics attended after the white SUV hit a hydro pole, causing it to break off. The […]