Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Gravenhurst and Huntsville are the latest to all-but-shutdown town facilities in the wake of the escalating unprecedented COVID health emergency. Officials in Gravenhurst said Monday that in consultation with neighbouring municipalities and health officials they “will continue to conduct own business with a calm and vigilant approach.” In addition […]
BARRIE — Anyone with a valid Ontario health card can now go to Barrie to receive an an initial coronavirus screening. The swab test for COVID-19 is not being provided at the assessment centre; however, should the healthcare team determine that you require a swab, you will receive further information. In order to meet the […]
MUSKOKA-PARRY SOUND — Lakeland hydro customers impacted financially by the COVID crisis don’t have to worry about being cut off. “No customer experiencing financial hardship during this difficult time will be disconnected, so they can concentrate on the safety of their family and business,” assured CEO Chris Litschko Monday. In addition, and to guard against […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As of Tuesday, hospitals will restrict non-essential visitors to Muskoka hospitals. Monday, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) said exceptions include special situations (obstetrical patients) and compassionate circumstances (palliative, critical patients). It also says it may need to further restrict visitors to the hospital in the future if community spread of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Regional health officials are investigating the death of a patient at RVH who came into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. And they are asking guests and staff who stayed at Barrie’s Hampton Inn March 5-11 to watch for symptom of the deadly coronavirus. This as the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Canada is now officially ordering all snowbirds to self-isolate themselves when they return home – and may even close the border. This after Ottawa told people not to travel abroad. In addition, Sunday, all casinos must close by 5 p.m. Monday. Ontario has asked hospitals to limit elective surgeries. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Today, the province announced closures and new restrictions at provincial parks. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued the following statement Sunday related to Ontario Parks operations in response to COVID-19: “Public safety and the well-being of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As local hospitals screen visitors and patients, two new special COVID-19 screening centres could open this week in Bracebridge and Huntsville. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) officials are seeking the go-ahead from the province. They are co-ordinating the sites in co-ordination with the Family Health Teams, according to Terry Shields, […]
GRAVENHURST — Prison visits here have been cancelled at the federal correctional facility Beaver Creek. Inmates who are used to regular lockdowns won’t be able to come in contact with family or friends. It’s part of a national coronavirus response by Correction Service Canada (CSC). They say that in the interest of the health and […]
MUSKOKA — College students in Muskoka or who travel to Orillia and Barrie will be without in-house classes next week as they move to online studies. Georgian College says due to COVID-19 they’ve suspended classes from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 to allow us the time to retool our programs to move to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Corona cancellations mounted Saturday along with a number of other new related announcements. All Anglican church services Sunday have been cancelled until further notice; Province suspends non-essential visitors to all long-term care homes; District of Muskoka council meetings are halted; District chair John Klinck goes into self-isolation after trip […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Add Bracebridge to the list of communities closing many of its facilities and cancelling programs and events temporarily. Friday night, the town announced the measures effective immediately after consultations with the health unit and taking into provincial considerations and advice, in response to COVID19. The municipal office will remain open during regular office […]
HUNTSVILLE — Closures and cancellations continue to pour in in Corona’s wake. The Town of Huntsville is the latest to suspend town programs and events until April 5. A challenge for many families with public schools closed for three weeks. However, municipal facilities will remain open. Friday it said that following consultation with the local health […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — School’s out now for three weeks — a week of March break and two addition weeks due to the Coronavirus. And that means no teaching or administrative staff will be in the school — and all community use has been cancelled until at least April 6. This week the […]
GRAVENHRST — A Corona crackdown now includes program closures and self-restrictions at municipal facilities. Officials here said late Friday that in light of the current precautionary advisories in regards to COVID -19 (Coronavirus) and keeping public safety top of mind, the Town of Gravenhurst has regretfully had to cancel all March break programming from March 16 to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUKSOKA — Municipal and district governments in Muskoka are hard at work coping and dealing with the current COVID-19 health challenges facing the world and local residents. All town and district staffs are meeting daily and providing updates on what services are closed or remain open. See MuskokaTODAY.com for continuing details […]
HUNTSVILLE — Two people in bail court this morning are charged with a shoplifting spree yesterday. Provincial police at Huntsville say that on March 12, just after 1 p.m. officers observed two people walking away from a business on King William Streeet in Huntsville carrying a heavy black bag. Police say the pair got in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BARKWAY — “Crazy Bob’s comin’ home.” “You can quote me on that,” says Bob Beach, the never-say-die 81-year-old, who was lucky to escape a wood stove fire in his tiny cabin in rural Barkway Feb. 18. The feisty octogenarian has been recovering at the St. John’s rehab in Toronto the past […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The Coronavirus crisis has hit Simcoe-Muskoka. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) says it has received notification of the region’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a local resident who recently returned from Germany and Spain. The individual is self-isolating and recovering at home. They […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Local initiatives to prevent a possible spread of the Cornavirus are taking hold in the public schools with a number of proactive measures to get ahead of the threat as the virus that could spread widely, according to at least one top federal official. Trillium Lakelands District School Board […]