HUNTSVILLE — Police are closing in on an elusive thief believed involved in one, if not two stolen and torched vehicles. After chasing the slippery suspect through town early Monday, the OPP have located a burned-out truck they believe the man was driving. On Monday August 20, provincial police from the Huntsville and Almaguin detachments […]
HUNTSVILLE — A fleeing thief — who may be armed — had police on the run overnight Monday. Provincial police say that on August 20 officers from the Huntsville OPP got notice of an outstanding stolen vehicle seen in the area of Grandview Dr. and Highway 60. Police in Huntsville and Almaguin have been attempting […]
HUNTSVILLE — The woman and man who died Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash with a tour bus at the entrance to Algonquin Park were both 40-year-olds from Italy. Provincial police said their car crossed the centre line, hitting the bus in front. The bus driver who suffered minor injuries was identified as a 52-year-old […]
HUNTSVILLE — Two people are dead after a tour bus and two cars collided on Hwy. 60 at the entrance to Algonquin Park Sunday afternoon. Provincial police say that on Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. OPP from Huntsville and Killaloe, along with Algonquin Highlands Fire, Lake of Bays Fire and Muskoka EMS were called to […]
GEORGIAN BAY TWP. — A 42-year-old woman is dead and two other people are in serious condition in hospital in Toronto after an early morning crash Friday on Hwy. 400 in west Muskoka Provincial police at Bracebridge , along with Muskoka Paramedic Services and Georgian Bay Fire responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — Blue-green algae is doubling down. After first being suspected in Three Mile Lake again this summer, it is now in part of Lake Rosseau. Friday, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) learned from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are once again saying very little about a major crime in the community, one that may be lead to the second deadly assault in town in less than five days. And once again it took place in broad daylight and may also have been witnessed by the public, who they are calling […]
PARRY SOUND — The lingering fire season in Northeastern Ontario doesn’t appear to be abating much. But some. Perhaps due to the change in cooler, wetter late summer weather. It is looking slightly better going into the fourth quarter of the critical July/August season begins to wrap up. As of late afternoon yesterday, Aug. 16, […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Alliston may be a long way from Muskoka, but not as the crow flies — especially involving mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following the season’s second positive finding of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes. The […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville drug bust today has two people in court in Bracebridge. Provincial police say that on Wednesday August 15, 2018, the Huntsville Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Bracebridge CSCU and the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Police have found the body Saturday of a woman reported missing Tuesday, and have charged a man with second-degree murder. Provincial police from West Parry Sound say they responded to a report of a missing person Aug. 7. Amanda McClaskin, 36, of Britt-Byng Inlet was last seen on Aug. 3 walking […]
PARRY SOUND — Sunday morning dawned anew with 41 active forest fires across the northeastern ONtario. Of these, five are not yet under control, 36 are either being held, under control or being observed. And there were no new fires confirmed yesterday and three fires extinguished. That’s from the epicentre of the burning bush: the […]
GRAVENHURST — A B.C. man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 67-year-old father in a “violent altercation” at a Kahshe Lake cottage Saturday afternoon. Provincial police say that on Aug. 11, at about 3:30 p.m., officers from the Bracebridge OPP detachment responded to a report of a “violent altercation” at a […]
ORILLIA — Note to thief: wear a disguise. And remember, you’re on CCTV — candid security camera. Police are looking for a suspect who broke into an Atherley business wearing identifiable clothing. The Orillia detachment of the OPP is investigating a break and enter to an Atherley Road business in the City of Orillia Sunday, […]
GRAVENHURST — Provincial police arrested a male suspect today after an “interaction” with the OPP following the death of a 67-year-old cottager. Police say officers from the Bracebridge detachment, along with the Muskoka OPP Crime Unit under the direction of Detective Inspector Scherer from the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, are investigating the death of the […]
PARRY SOUND — Home and cottage owners in some areas affected by the Parry Sound 33 forest fire can now return to assess the damages done the past few weeks. Due to recent precipitation and good progress being made in containing existing forest fires, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has removed the Restricted […]
PARRY SOUND — After weeks of working around the edges to contain Ontario’s largest forest fire, crews got inside Thursday And they are now making good progress in the interior of the fire, using air support as needed. This includes areas of deep-seeded ground fire along the northeast flank. Infrared scanning is taking place to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The hospital ball is now in Doug Ford’s court. As expected recently, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) board has endorsed a recommendation by its task force calling for a two acute sites service delivery model. Premier Ford said during the provincial election he supported the two full-service model. And MPP […]
PARRY SOUND — Finally, some good news on Ontario’s largest forest fire front. After three weeks of battling it from the air and ground, firefighters have succeeded in containing Parry Sound 33 to its current size for the past few days, and have upgraded its status as of noon Thursday. The status of the fire, […]
HUNTSVILLE — A delinquent motel owner here learned being tardy can be costly as well as a safety risk. Huntsville Fire Department Fire Prevention Officer Mike Vadlja says the owner of Motel 6 in Huntsville pleaded guilty to a charge for failing to ensure that smoke alarms were replaced within the time frame indicated in […]