Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — As the town continues under a snow state of emergency that will certainly have major costs in 2024, Gravenhurst passed a budget today that will see a 2025 tax rate increase of 4.6 per cent. A collapsed sand dome Sunday will add to that. For property owners, it means […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND–MUSKOKA — A political rematch to watch is in the works. Graydon Smith will square off with Matt Richter sometime between now and June 2026 in a provincial election widely expected this spring. The MPP made it official today, when the Ontario PC Party announced that Graydon Smith has been […]
HUNTSVILLE — The goal of an Olympic water course got a little easier for Tyler Gevaert. The 16-year-old slalom kayaker from Huntsville has been awarded funding and an accelerated path to the Olympics after impressing scouts at the RBC Training Ground national final. He was one of more than 2,500 athletes (aged 14-25) to participate […]
LAKE OF BAYS — A small electrical fire inside a wall was quickly knocked down by construction workers using a portable extinguisher here yesterday — before 20 firefighters and five fire trucks responded. At 10:30 a.m. December 9 Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Fighters responded to a “structure fire” on South Portage Road in Huntsville. Crews […]
HUNTSVILLE — A local man faces three drug and crime charges as part of an ongoing police investigation that led to his arrest here Wednesday. The OPP and its Community Street Crime Unit arrested him as part of an on-going drug investigation. Various illegal substances were located including suspected cocaine and cannabis. As a result […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Autumn Smith puts on good theatre. Her outdoor summer shows this summer and last at the Muskoka Wharf are testament to that. They’re fun, entertaining and easily accessible. Next week’s walkabout production of ‘A Gravenhurst Christmas Carol’ will be more of the same. “The immersive theatrical events of the […]
MUSKOKA — All this snow is attracting snowmobilers, which in one case has led to an impaired driving charge against an Iroquois Falls man last night as impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of everyone travelling on Muskoka roads and trails. Police report that while many residents in Muskoka cope with […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — How do we like winter so far? For those catching their breath you can only hope the worst is behind. Alas don’t bet on it. And who’s wishing for a green Christmas. Don’t bet on that either. The tonic for a winter hangover? Egg nog, a hot pack and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — MPP Graydon Smith respects Auditor General Shelley Spence, but says her complaints in a scorching report last week about his Ministry of Natural Resources office “were mostly administrative matters” — and happened “during a severe firefighting season.” Yet his local political rival Matt Richter, a Green Party deputy leader, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A break and enter and a police chase from Bracebridge that ended in a wild neighbourhood pursuit here yesterday has led to several charges against two northern Ontario men yesterday around noon. Provincial police charged the men after they attempted to flee several officers. They say on Friday, Dec. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — MAHC and the Ministry of Health are already well in to talks about plans and a submission for Muskoka’s two new hospitals. During this morning’s Alexander transitional care beds announced we caught up with Cheryl Harrison, Muskoka Algonquin president and CEO, for an update on last month’s 1.3 stage […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A three-way partnership with MAHC and the province will open seven short-term transitional care beds at the new Alexander Muskoka Residence. At an announcement here at the home this morning, owner Leonard Ohja, MPP Graydon Smith and Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare CEO and president Cheryl Harrison said it will allow […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Whew! That was a really “bad” one. But think this was something? For many today their memories are frozen in last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Some also remember 2022 as a doozy. We don’t particularly. But according to Environment Canada on Thursday-Friday Dec. 10-11 in 2009 we had over […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Two of December’s favourite events are a s-no-w-go Saturday and Sunday. Flurry forecasts and safety fears prompted both organizers to cancel and possibly postpone. “Sincere consideration is given to all persons currently dealing with power outages, heavy snow removal and the clearing of roadways. As more snow is forecast […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A state of emergency here will continue until the town has the appropriate resources to deal with the cleanup, it says. However the focus is now shifting toward recovery and a return to overall normal operations with about 90 per cent of roads now open to two-lane traffic. As […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — If you’re still not out — or you haven’t got power, food, heat or hope — here’s a quick peek at what’s been going on since last Thursday. Join me as I take a snapshot or two of what’s been going on that last 168 hours. It’s been “bad.” […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — You know the weather is getting better when the forecasters are wrong again. Huntsville and Lake of Bays only receive 6 of 30 cms predicted last night. But they were ready for the worst in north Muskoka after their southern neighbours horrendous experience. Getting dug out after days of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — As Mother Nature’s unrelenting white cap continues here, Huntsville and Lake of Bays are getting the worst taste of south Muskoka’s winter with 30 cms falling up north. Residents can call the Town of Huntsville at 705-789-1751 and press 2 or report a non-emergency concern online by visiting Huntsville.ca. Due […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Back in the good ol’ era when newspapers were still all hard copy, Gravenhurst briefly had three at one time. Believe it or not. The Gravenhurst News, Banner and Leader. Readers woke up on April 1, 1981, to a fourth one. The ‘Gravenhurst Banlea’ featured a “shocking” front page […]
GRAVENHURST — If it’s beginning to look like Christmas, it’s going to sound a lot like the holiday season this weekend Dec. 7-8 here at the the Anglican and United churches in Gravenhurst. One of the most anticipated weekend concert events this month in south Muskoka is the Elderberries’ annual two-day, back-to-back carol fest. Saturday […]