BRACEBRIDGE — Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner “had a great turnout and a very positive crowd” of about 100 at a Town Hall last night, says local GPO riding president Arleigh Luckett. She said there was standing room only at the Bracebridge Lions Club on Fraserburg Road May 3. People came from Muskoka […]
MINETT — Opposition leaders piled on the premier here Friday at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention. Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser refused to “rail on” on the government, except to say in his morning remarks, that the Ford government is “moving too fast” and needs to “slow down.” See his story at: […]
HALIBURTON — Flood scammers are turning up here to Haliburton, after targeting homes in Huntsville last week. Provincial police here east of Muskoka say some individuals may be attempting to fraudulently benefit from this situation. Haliburton Highlands OPP strongly urge anyone wishing to support fundraising initiatives that may be underway or planned for the future, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Premier Doug Ford is spending a lot of time Muskoka this spring. More than during the election and or even at his Port Sydney cottage. That’s nice and maybe even helpful. It may help with his climate change education. Friday — after meeting with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in […]
BRACEBRIDGE — It’s hardly water under the bridge, yet. But what to do with that debris. Even thinking about cleanup efforts seems premature to people still suffering through what is hopefully the tail end of The Flood of 2019. However, municipal officials have to at least consider the next steps. FIRST: Sand bags can be […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Reporting from Minett A Muskoka Victim Services’ flood relief donation doubled overnight. After the Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention donated $1,070 and issued a matching challenge Thursday night, their board matched it Friday. Convention chair Rocco Rossi made the annoucement before lunch today. The money is representative of the […]
MINETT – Ontario Chamber of Commerce members, meeeting here in Muskoka at the Marriott hotel this weekend for their AGM & Convention, have made a flood relief donation and issued a challenge. As this is the 107th annual OCC AGM, the OCC is donating $1,070 to Muskoka Victim Services for flood relief and is challenging […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — So, what’s it like to be flooded? To have your home full of water, a wall orange and white sand bags almost waist-high holding back three feet of water that threatens your personal space and sanity. You need “light spirits” because “sometimes we need to be that way to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MINETT — Business and politics are on the menu this weekend as provincial politicians break bread with Ontario Chamber of Commerce leaders here. And it couldn’t be a better time locally as flood waters continue to impact Muskoka residents and businesses. Premier Doug Ford, Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath, interim Liberal Leader […]
GRAVENHURST — A $324,000 fire truck has been added to the fleet of the Gravenhurst Fire Department. This week, the town accepted delivery. “This truck was intentionally designed to be smaller than normal to facilitate access down some of our smaller cottage roads,” said fire Chief Larry Brassard. “The truck is capable of carrying 1,500 […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA LAKES — As the headwaters of more than a week’s worth of flooding their way through the Muskoka watershed into the Moon River, Muskoka Lakes Township officials are bracing for some of the same severe weather conditions found farther north. On Thursday, the township release said water levels over the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Expect a lot of talk about climate change and flooding here Friday night at a Town Hall with Green MPP Mike Schreiner. He’ll be at the Lions Hall on Fraserburg Road, which 15 kms farther out has been closed for a week due to flooding. And reports are residents […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The floods continue but no longer at emergency levels here. So says the town, which lifted its state of emergency effective Wednesday, May 1. They say river flows and lake water levels within the Huntsville and Port Sydney area are steadily decreasing. As of noon Thursday, they say in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A driver who broke down on a flooded road — and tied up provincial police and military police who had to rescue stranded passengers — has been charged with driving on a closed road. Provincial police say this afternoon that they charged a motorist after a small car drove […]
FLOOD NOTES: Thursday, May 2 BRACEBRIDGE: 100 troops re-deployed Thursday away from Bracebridge to help Ottawa, where some 700 mostly regular forces are on scene. … The reservists also say they have been warmly welcomed, with honking horns when their trucks rumbled off Hwy. 11 into town. … They also say it’s hard for any […]
HUNTSVILLE — Flooding has brought the best — and worst — in people. OPP in Huntsville have received reports of individuals going door-to- door in the Huntsville area collecting money for flood relief. Police would like residents to know that this is a scam. They says individuals involved in this are preying on the generosity […]
MUSKOKA — The federal boating restriction ordered for Muskoka does not apply to those who live on islands, emergency workers or contractors who are helping them. Failing to abide by this order could result in fines of up to $5,000. The move comes as a few people have been on the water causing wakes that […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A break in the rain Thursday will let some people catch their breath after on and off showers this week that have made life miserable for all who are caught up in the Flood of 2019. With 200 troops in town now assisting those who are flooded, helping town […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com QUEEN’S PARK, TORONTO — The Flood of 2019 isn’t anywhere near over, and as aid continues to pour in for victims, the province which has been criticized for its handling of the disaster is coming to the table with possible funding for those affected. On Thursday Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal […]
GRAVENHURST — In case you missed it, Muskoka tides are rising. And town officials here are touting the scouting motto — “Be prepared.” They remind residents that Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Muskoka watershed, forecasting an additional 30- 45 mm of rain through the end of the week, compounding existing […]