Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Survivors and supporters of the Huronia Regional Centre are excited and relieved that a new monument to their memory will be unveiled and dedicated Saturday at the cemetery across the street. Marilyn Dolmage, who has been one of its champions, says the “unveiling of an astoundingly beautiful and poignant […]
HUNTSVILLE — A case of mistaken identity that led to a Huntsville man being arrested ended up without gun charges following a bizarre incident Monday afternoon. Provincial police at Huntsville say that on August 19, shortly 3 p.m, police got a 911 call about gun shots in the area of King William Street. In the […]
SOUTH MUSKOKA — A man and woman in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge were charged in separate impaired driving investigations this weekend. Provincial police at Bracebridge say that on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 7:40 p.m. officers set up a RIDE check close to the town core in Bracebridge, and say that within seven minutes began an […]
HUNTSVILLE — The body of a man who was boating and swimming with his family Monday afternoon was recovered in a local lake here early Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. August 20, members of the OPP Under Water Search and Recovery Unit located the missing male in the water in Peninsula Lake, in the […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police divers are still looking for a man who may have drowned Monday afternoon while boating with his wife and swimming with his son. Police say that on August 19, at 5 p.m. Huntsville and Lake of Bays Fire Department, Muskoka EMS and Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised two missing people […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A shopper who had her wallet and credit card stolen while in variety store that was later used in town, has police on the lookout for a suspect. Provincial police are investigating the theft at a variety store on Wellington Street in Bracebridge. The woman entered the store June 17 at 2 p.m., […]
GRAVENHURST – The latest swim advisory at Gull Lake Rotary Park has been lifted. The Town of Gravenhurst just announced the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has cleared the park for full swimming, just after 2 p.m. Now you can swim underwater. Testing will continue.
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Transport Canada officials are trying to learn why a plane crashed near here Friday. Provincial police say a 911 call put emergency services into action Aug. 16, when the plane, carrying the pilot and one passenger in the grey-metal plane, crashed into a ditch near the intersection of Kawartha Lakes […]
LAKE OF BAYS — Provincial police here are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect or suspects involved in a break and enter. Between August 7 and August 9 unlawful entry was made to a cabin at the base of the telecommunication tower located north of Highway #60 on Miller Hill Rd, Township of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A driver stopped for a traffic offence faces additional charges, including possession of drugs. Provincial police said on Friday that on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 10:15 p.m. a an officer from the Bracebridge OPP stopped a vehicle on Cedar Lane in Bracebridge for a traffic offence and discovered that the driver of […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — With the fire rating down to moderate, there is no need to let down your guard. Forest fires and wild fires continue to manace anywhere there are trees or brush. Local firefighters and special forces firefighters from the province continue to monitor and battle stubborn blazes that This after the recent 75th […]
GRAVENHURST — A charging tablet has nearly caused a fire in Gravenhurst at a home for special care. Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday August 14, Gravenhurst firefighters were called to an alarm activation at the home located on Muskoka Road North, says a fire department release. They say firefighters from Station 1 rushed to […]
GRAVENHURST — This weekend brings good news on the local waterfront. With the beach at Gull Lake under a swim advisory until further notice, the splash pad at the Muskoka Wharf is finally opening for the summer Friday, Aug. 16, after being closed most of the season — including the hottest month of the year […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Three small forest fires of 0.1 hectare each continue to burn locally Wednesday. Algonquin Park 10 is not yet under control at 0.1 of a hectare, on an island located on the western side of Opeongo Lake. Parry Sound 6 is also deemed not yet under control at 0.1 of a hectare […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The on-again, off-again swim advisory at Gull Lake Rotary Park is on as today, Tuesday, Aug. 13. In what is becoming an all too common an occurrence for swimmers and bathers at the troubled downtown public waterfront swimming beach, the town has issued another warning, causing concern for cause of […]
MINETT — Share the road — again — Monday, Aug. 19, when more than two dozen cyclists head from Gravenhurst to Minett in the 23rd annual Ride for Kayla’s Children Centre (KCC) to raise critical funds for children with special needs. The rides (100K/135K) attract cyclists of all experience levels who compete in a two-part […]
GRAVENHURST — Service Before Self. That’s the Rotary way and Rotary International’s motto. And few others exhibit the way Rob and Allyn Abbott. The Gravenhurst couple and Rotarians were recently recognized for unyielding dedication the to the town and wider Muskoka community for their volunteer efforts. They each received the club’s prestigious Paul Harris Honour […]
GRAVENHURST — In a turn on the old line about “work for food,” Samuel Wood “Will Swim for Food.” The 14 year old competitive swimmer and Muldrew Lake cottager is part of the ‘Will Swim for Food’ campaign that is raising money and food for the Orangeville Food Bank. The last six summers he has […]
GRAVENNHURST — It seems repair work at the Muskoka Wharf is gong to take longer than expected. A completion date of last Friday, Aug. 9 has been pushed back until at least Tuesday, Aug. 13. The town said in a release Friday morning that its infrastructure department in collaboration with Galcon Marina will continue to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND — Nearing the end of summer residents here hoped they had escaped the forest fire disaster of 2018. But Monday a relatively small wild fire was discovered and is deemed under control by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. In their daily report today, they say there […]