Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — With still no official word yet on when the Oct. 21 election campaign will begin, candidates are already lining up office space and going door-to-door meeting with voters. The latest is Scott Aitchison, the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka. The Huntsville mayor, who is on leave […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A “novice” driver charged with stunt driving faces numerous charges in addition to speeding, including open alcohol and dangerous operation of a vehicle Provincial police say that on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at 1:10 a.m., while on general patrol in the town of Bracebridge, an OPP officer noticed a vehicle travelling on Taylor […]
HUNTSVILLE — A local family here is driving away with a new Chevrolet Equinox and a $10,000 donation to the Town of Elora after their summer vacation trip won a national GM-sponsored road contest. The Shavers won ‘The Most Road Trippable Town in Canada’ after competing against eight other families from across Canada in search for […]
GRAVENHURST — Scouts Canada is hosting an open house and registration night for community members to learn more about the fun and adventure Scouting has to offer. Join them for a meet and greet with the Scouters and volunteers of 1st Gravenhurst Scouting. WHO: Members of the 1st Gravenhurst Scouting group. WHEN: Thursday September 5th, […]
MUSKOKA — Do you know a woman who goes above and beyond to make our community better.? Sure you do. Here’s your chance to recognize her. The YWCA Muskoka host its 18th annual Women of Distinction Awards gala in October and nominations are only open for a few more weeks. Nominations can be done easily […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: I’d like to express our thanks and commendation to all of the EMS personnel, fire and rescue, volunteers and OPP who attended yet another serious crash on Mortimer’s Point Road last Wednesday night (Aug. 28). Their professionalism was truly impressive. It took approximately 45 minutes to extricate the driver from the wreck […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Streets and sidewalks were bustling this morning on the first day of school, the end of summer and beginning of a fall term of school. For most it was getting back to the routine of going to bed early, a good breakfast then back to classes as usual. But […]
GRAVENHURST — “It could have been worse,” says Fire Chief Larry Brassard, but a fire at a home in Gravenhurst early yesterday afternoon (Thusday, Aug. 29) caused extensive damage. Just past 1 p.m. (Thursday, Aug. 29), Gravenhurst fire crews were called to a home on Lorne Street after the exterior wall of the home caught […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Survivors and the dead of the the Huronia Regional Centre may finally be able to rest a little more at peace now. In a “moving tribute to HRC survivors led by survivors,” a memorial now marks their last resting place, says supporter Debbie Vernon who helped bring it about, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA LAKES — The health unit is advising as of Aug. 27, that residents around the Dee Bank area (west end) of Three Mile Lake to avoid using the lake water for drinking or food preparation, including breastmilk substitute (infant formula). And it says boiling the water will not destroy the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Ten months after announcing it will be moving out of the downtown to another site, Orillia’s Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSM) is seeking input on that new future location. The current location would be re-purposed for community use, they say. A public survey to help determine what criteria should be […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Mayor Scott Aitchison is stepping aside for September and October to run for member of Parliament. The Conservative candidate’s voluntary request for a seven-week unpaid leave of absence was granted by fellow councillors at a meeting of council Monday night, August 26, in Port Sydney. Aitchison’s leave of absence […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: WINDERMERE — Hi my name is Lucas Graham, I am 10 years old and this is my review of the Terry Fox Run in Windermere. Enjoy. I have participated since 2013, when I was four years old in Junior Kindergarten, so six years now. Some of the many things I love are: […]
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Provincial police here were busy keeping the roads safe this weekend. On Saturday, August 24, officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the OPP responded to a 911 call received regarding an assault in progress. They say that information received indicated that a male driver was assaulting a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Local Liberals aren’t waiting for the writ to drop on October’s federal election, which is guaranteed to be as competitive as any in more than a decade. Candidate Trisha Cowie is “very much in full election mode,” and has already been out knocking on doors and working the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — They’re at the post — Sept. 14. Rotarians in Gravenhurst have a fun and fascinating fundraiser that Saturday night at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. Rotary Charity Race night is a chance to help local and international Rotary causes. And an opportunity to dig out your riding crop and favourite […]
Letter to Editor: So it’s been a real hot summer, with lots of people driving around their dogs in hot cars. For the sake of the dog, cut the umbilical cord on a hot or cold day and tell the dog you have to go out and for them to please mind the fort while […]
DYSART ET AL — The 31-year-old woman remains in a Toronto area hospital with serious injuries after an ATV accident Thursday. Provincial police say that on August 22 officers from the Haliburton Highlands detachment and emergency crews were called to assist at an ATV collision on Highland Street shortly after 6 p.m., east of Dorset. It […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A second case this week of mistaken gunshots had police here on high alert Friday morning on Manitoba Street. Provincial police officers responded to a report of “a noise that sounded like a gunshot” at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23. They were called to an address on Manitoba Street, Bracebridge. Officers met with the […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Bracebridge man faces serious charges after fleeing a police RIDE check and crashing the vehicle and landing a female passenger in serious condition in hospital. Provincial police say that shortly before 2 a.m. this morning, August 23, 2019, officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had set up […]