GRAVENHURST — A bold and creative thief is being sought after someone stole water jugs and returning the empties for a refund at the YIG grocery store. Provincial police are investigating a theft and fraud at a grocery store on First Street North. The say an unidentified suspect came into the store on August 14, […]
RAMA — An Orillia man is wanted for attempted murder after a Ramara man was injured early Monday at a police warrant has been issued for an Orillia On Monday July 29, 2019 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a serious assault in Ramara Township. At approximately 2:20 […]
KAWARTHA LAKES — A happy ending to a farmer who became lost in the woods while chasing some cows. Provincial police say that on Tuesday, August 20, at 10:35 p.m., officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the OPP were called to Martin’s Road in response to a report of a missing male […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Survivors and supporters of the Huronia Regional Centre are excited and relieved that a new monument to their memory will be unveiled and dedicated Saturday at the cemetery across the street. Marilyn Dolmage, who has been one of its champions, says the “unveiling of an astoundingly beautiful and poignant […]
HUNTSVILLE — A case of mistaken identity that led to a Huntsville man being arrested ended up without gun charges following a bizarre incident Monday afternoon. Provincial police at Huntsville say that on August 19, shortly 3 p.m, police got a 911 call about gun shots in the area of King William Street. In the […]
SOUTH MUSKOKA — A man and woman in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge were charged in separate impaired driving investigations this weekend. Provincial police at Bracebridge say that on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 7:40 p.m. officers set up a RIDE check close to the town core in Bracebridge, and say that within seven minutes began an […]
HUNTSVILLE — The body of a man who was boating and swimming with his family Monday afternoon was recovered in a local lake here early Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. August 20, members of the OPP Under Water Search and Recovery Unit located the missing male in the water in Peninsula Lake, in the […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police divers are still looking for a man who may have drowned Monday afternoon while boating with his wife and swimming with his son. Police say that on August 19, at 5 p.m. Huntsville and Lake of Bays Fire Department, Muskoka EMS and Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised two missing people […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A shopper who had her wallet and credit card stolen while in variety store that was later used in town, has police on the lookout for a suspect. Provincial police are investigating the theft at a variety store on Wellington Street in Bracebridge. The woman entered the store June 17 at 2 p.m., […]
GRAVENHRST — There are many things in life to savour and enjoy. Food, wine, sunrise, sunset, the Northern Lights, music of most kinds. But nothing beats one of the most beautiful and simplest pleasures that come from the gardens and flower beds, which are always like Mother Nature’s fireworks. Yet it takes a green thumb […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Where are they now? Guess who’s coming to dinner? And will you be there? Three questions making the rounds this summer on Facebook, as friends from Gravenhurst Public School and Gravenhurst High School born in 1959 turn 60 this year. They’re the GHS class of 1977. Lori Miller Anderson, […]
GRAVENHURST – The latest swim advisory at Gull Lake Rotary Park has been lifted. The Town of Gravenhurst just announced the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has cleared the park for full swimming, just after 2 p.m. Now you can swim underwater. Testing will continue.
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Transport Canada officials are trying to learn why a plane crashed near here Friday. Provincial police say a 911 call put emergency services into action Aug. 16, when the plane, carrying the pilot and one passenger in the grey-metal plane, crashed into a ditch near the intersection of Kawartha Lakes […]
LAKE OF BAYS — Provincial police here are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect or suspects involved in a break and enter. Between August 7 and August 9 unlawful entry was made to a cabin at the base of the telecommunication tower located north of Highway #60 on Miller Hill Rd, Township of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Federal funding of $4.4 million for bridge and road repairs in Muskoka, Parry Sound and Haliburton was announced Friday, Ottawa’s share of a three-way split. The province previously announced it will provide its share. In Bracebridge, the replacement of Black Bridge with a new single lane structure with new safety barriers will improve traffic […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A driver stopped for a traffic offence faces additional charges, including possession of drugs. Provincial police said on Friday that on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 10:15 p.m. a an officer from the Bracebridge OPP stopped a vehicle on Cedar Lane in Bracebridge for a traffic offence and discovered that the driver of […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — With the fire rating down to moderate, there is no need to let down your guard. Forest fires and wild fires continue to manace anywhere there are trees or brush. Local firefighters and special forces firefighters from the province continue to monitor and battle stubborn blazes that This after the recent 75th […]
GRAVENHURST — A charging tablet has nearly caused a fire in Gravenhurst at a home for special care. Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday August 14, Gravenhurst firefighters were called to an alarm activation at the home located on Muskoka Road North, says a fire department release. They say firefighters from Station 1 rushed to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT CARLING — The Hub of the Muskoka Lakes is mad about summer. And to celebrate another august month, Norah Fountain and the folks at the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce are hosting their second annual Port Carling Mid-day Madness event Saturday, Aug. 17. The afternoon festival includes more than 30 […]
GRAVENHURST — How do you feel about big bonfires and burning garbage and debris fires in your backyard downtown? After years of a no burning bylaw — as recommended by the Gravenhurst Fire Department — in the town Wards of 1 and 5, town councillors have voted to call for a survey for input on […]