BAYSVILLE — Two youths have been charged with seven break-ins, that also included the theft of a vehicle, say police. On February 2 at 10:30 p.m., officers from the Huntsville OPP detachment responded to a break and enter at a residence in Baysville. Their investigation revealed that several homes had been broken into and two […]
DORSET — Thieves drove away with three large pieces of construction equipment Monday in a middle of the night heist here. Provincial police in Huntsville say that on February 6 they were called to contracting company located on Muskoka Road #117 in the Dorset area. The owners reported that at 2:30 a.m. culprits entered the […]
HUNTSVILLE — As winter continues — despite Wiarton Willie’s prediction of an early spring — provincial police would like to pass on some safe winter driving tips. First (a few from us) is to turn on your full set of lights during the day — something you should do anyways at all times. You’re easier […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police say no charges will be laid after a driver jumped the curb parking in front of M&M Meats and rammed the vehicle into the front window Tuesday morning. On Feb. 5 at 9:45 a.m., officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a single motor […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police are looking for a silver Honda Odyssey van after a hit and run on Main Street Monday afternoon. Provincial police are investigating a fail to remain motor vehicle collision which occurred in front of the Nutty Chocolatier at 65 Main St. East, Huntsville. They say that on Feb. 4 at 3:40 p.m., […]
HUNTSVILLE — The long, remarkably storied history of hospitals in Huntsville is finally being told. Local politicians, health care administrators, their guests and staff were treated tonight to a preview of the brand-new museum exhibit “Healthy Huntsville: A Brief History of Health Care in Huntsville” at Muskoka Heritage Place, located at 88 Brunel Road, in […]
GRAVENHURST — The landlord of a small four-plex apartment building has been fined $7,500 for fire vilations. Gravenhurst Fire officials say the owner was fined in Bracebridge Provincial Offences Court Tuesday, Jan. 29, after pleading guilty to two counts of “Failing to Comply” with inspection orders by the fire department. According to a GFD release, […]
PORT SYDNEY — A frozen water line being thawed with a blow torch is being blamed for a fire here Friday afternoon at a cement factory. Huntsville/Lake of Bays firefighters were called shortly after 3 p.m. to the blaze on Stephenson Road 8 East in Port Sydney. Upon arrival, crews from Station 3 encountered smoke […]
BRACEBRIDGE — When you brought home a straight A’s report card, did your parents pat you on the back or raise your allowance? It seems South Muskoka Memorial Hospital got both. MPP Norm Miller praised SMMH Wednesday, after it received the highest rating from Accreditation Canada – Accredited with Exemplary Standing in a perforance review. […]
HUNTSVILLE — Call it cold comfort. Cars honked and onlookers gave the thumbs up or shouted encouragement Saturday afternoon, as more than 125 women and men, boys and girls, young and older braved the start of a frigid weekend by parading downtown Huntsville in the Women’s March Muskoka. The women-led initiative from the Huntsville Place […]
HUNTSVILLE — Walk with and for women Jan. 19 in Huntsville. At 12:30 p.m. the Women’s March Muskoka will lead a walk through the downtown core. A women-led initiative, the walk aims to bring the entire community together, regardless of gender identity, in solidarity of women’s issues that remain prevalent in our society both locally […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Jesse Campbell is still missing — lest you forget. Police and his family remain perplexed by his disappearance two months ago. The 28-year-old Bracebridge resident went missing late on the afternoon of Nov. 11, 2018. Police suspect he may be in Montreal. However, they are still searching for his whereabouts. He is described […]
GRAVENHURST – A regular pit stop at the Muskoka Wharf is temporarily closed. The washrooms next to the sports field and hockey rink are out of operation, according to the town, due to “mechanical” problems. Town officials say they are sorry and appreciate the public’s patience, and that they will be open again as soon […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police have located one missing man but now have another they’re on the lookout for. George Kecala 64, of Huntsville has been located safe and sound Tuesday, Jan. 8. And police would like the public for their assistance finding him. Meanwhile, the OPP are again seeking public assistance in finding Alistair Souter, 57, […]
GRAVENHURST — Bill Fox says his truck has been found. The Jones Road resident say police found it near Burk’s Falls Tuesday. “I just wanted to give everyone a big thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly believe that without your help of all the publicity over my truck it would not […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Caia Delphine MacDougall is No. 1 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital for 2019. The baby girl was born at 2:48 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, to parents Justin and Meg MacDougall, of Bracebridge. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Caia is a sister to two-year-old Soleil. Mom Meg was assisted by […]
GRAVENHURST – A local man is dead after a tragic snowmobiling accident at the Muskoka Wharf Saturday night. Provincial police say Dennis Totton, 40, of Gravenhurst, died after his sled collides with a dock, about 10 p.m. Jan. 5. A female passenger was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at hospital. Police and fire crews attended the […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The case of the missing beer case — and its owner — came to a quick conclusion shortly after noon Saturday. Police responded to a report of a single vehicle that had driven into the ditch, at 12:30 p.m., Dec. 29. Witnesses called the OPP after watching a car drive off the road […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking the driver and occupants of a vehicle that crashed into a gate here on Chamberlain Drive Saturday evening. Provincial police say that just before 7:30 p.m. a white Dodge Caravan hit a gate and the vehicle was found abandoned in a nearby driveway, after the occupants took off on foot. […]
GRAVENHURST — Not only are thieves stealing vehicles, but also licences plates. Provincial police are investigating after a number of licence plates have been stolen/swapped in the Clearbrook Trail area of Bracebridge. Three people have contacted police to report either a licence plate missing, or that a plate has been attached that isn’t theirs. Although […]