Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND — Green is gold these days. Everyone is jumping on the environmental bandwagon as the federal election ramps up with 38 days to go now and a wave of Green enthusiasm sweeps across the country. Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP Mike Schreiner is coming to Parry Sound on […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — ‘In It For You’ — and ‘On Your Side.’ Whether it’s the national or local race, federal New Democrats are coming to the side of Canadians this election with campaign slogans that appeal to every Canadian. Leader Jagmeet Singh and Parry Sound-Muskoka candidate Tom Young are saying the same […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Psst. Want a tip in the sixth? How about the No. 1 post position, Jam Sandwich. That sounds like a local favourite, for all you young kiddy music fans. That’s the post horse in Saturday night’s Rotary Race night at the Terry Fox Auditorium at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. […]
GRAVENHURST — Guess who’s not coming to dinner? Most of the graduating class of 1977 is coming “home” for a reunion of former Gravenhurst High School students who are turning 60 this year. And what a three-day party organizers Peggy Prindiville, Lori Miller Anderson and Sara Christensen have in store for their BFFs this weekend. […]
HUNTSVILLE — Two people escaped a fier in a clothes dryer here this afternoon. Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, on East Elliott Street in Huntsville. Mike Vadlja, fire prevention officer, said that when crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and fire at the rear of the structure […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — As suspected, that bluish-green tinge at the west end of Brandy Lake is an algae bloom. It’s been confirmed. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Andrew Scheer is “an honourable man” and Justin Trudeau is “a classic rich kid.” “Canada needs to be a leader on climate change.” “People are free to actualize as they see fit.” “This constant debt and deficit financing is what threatens the very programs that Canadians need and enjoy […]
GRAVENHURST — Fatalities involving swimmers who were outside designated swimming areas marked by buoy lines, have civic officials on the alert advising beachgoers to beware of the floaing blue and white rope markers. And that means everyone being aware and paying attention to the safety measures. So, with fall right around the corner, Gravenhurst’s park […]
GRAVENHURST — The Town ofGravenhurst Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Built Heritage Awards. The 2019 home and business recipients are: 210 North Street 160 Muskoka Beach Road 170 Muskoka Beach Road 610 Philip Street East 290 Muskoka Road South (Rombo’s Restaurant) “The Municipal Heritage Committee recognizes recent projects that […]
GRAVENHURST — A carbon monoxide (CO) alarm appears to have saved the lives of home owners here yesterday. Gravenhurst Fire officials say they got a call at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, from a homeowner on Fernwood Drive in Gravenhurst reporting a CO alarm. Firefighters from Station 1 found 600 ppm (parts per million) of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — With the election official today and 40 days to go, candidates are teeing up their campaigns in what will be divisive national battle. But in the spirit of good sportsmanship, the Consveratives’ Scott Aitchison has invited the other candidates to dinner tomorrow after Thursday’s annual Huntsville Mayor’s Golf Tournament. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — On the road again, the Shavers just can’t wait to get on the road again. Around Muskoka in their new “Shaverolet” Equinox they will pick up in the next week, after winning a GM summer road trip contest this summer. The Huntsville family returned to Elora last Thursday (Sept. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Forget Georgian Downs or Woodbine this Saturday, Sept. 14. Head down to the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre’s Terry Fox Auditorium for some “good, hearty, clean fun, for nine worthwhile causes.” “Come join us. Bring your family and friends and do something worthwhile. Have some great entertainment. Cause we’ll all have […]
ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS — A Motorcyclist who was hit in the hand by the mirror of a passing vehicle Thursday was treated for minor injuries in a hit-and-run. Provincial police say that on Sept. 05, shortly before 5:30 p.m. officers were called to assist at a collision on Highway 118 just east of Carnarvon. They say […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Trisha Cowie is positively giddy about the coming election — expected to be called in a week’s time. “It’s a wide open race,” says the federal Liberal candidate who has already knocked on “thousands of doors” — and the writ hasn’t even been dropped. Yet, here she was Thursday […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The heart of Tory town was a sea of red Thursday night as more than 100 Liberals lined up to crowd the campaign office of candidate Trisha Cowie. It was as og a dagger had been thrust into Bracebridge and it was bleeding red. The race for Parry Sound-Muskoka’s […]
GRAVENHURST — A hit-and-run pickup truck driver is being sought by police after an accident on Bay Street Wednesday morning. Provincial police say that on Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. officers responded to a report of a fail to remain collision that occurred at the intersection of Bay Street at Greavette Street. They say the […]
PORT CARLING — Provincial police are looking for a suspect they say attacked a man in his car Monday, They say that on Sept. 2, just before noon, OPP officers responded to an alleged assault that occurred near Bruce Wilson Drive in Port Carling. The 50-year-old victim reported that an unknown man came out of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Provincial police are investigating a death in the George Road area this week. OPP Const. Sam Bigley said Thursday that while police are not treating it as “suspicious” at this point, she added that they are waiting autopsy results to confirm the cause of death. Neighbours in the area, just […]
LOIS COOPER | Gravenhurst Horticultural Society Special to MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society annual general meeting (AGM) takes place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Gravenhurst Active Living Centre, 480 First St. N. The club is looking forward to a renewed vitality with president Pat Wright re-elected and moving […]