MUSKOKA — The world needs more Canada Day! And Muskoka will get plenty of it this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you’re at home, here’s where to find your nearest celebration. And if you want to take in lots more, keep reading MuskokaTODAY.com JUNE 29 — BAYSVILLE CANADA DAY FIREWORKS More Details Hosted by Baysville […]
LAKE ROSSEAU — An aircraft crash on Tobins Island luckily resulted in minor injuries Sunday. On June 23, at 3:20 p.m. provincial police at Bracebridge received several reports regarding a pontoon-style aircraft that had crashed into trees on Tobin Island on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka Lakes Township. Police and EMS attended and met with the […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A Caledon man was airlifted to a Toronto hospital with serious, life altering injuries after crashing his vehicle on the main street here Saturday night. Provincial police say that on June 22, at 9 p.m., OPP, Muskoka EMS and Bracebridge Fire were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on Manitoba […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marine Unit has been very busy patrolling area lakes in an ongoing effort to keep Muskoka waterways safe. On Friday June 21, 2019, just before 10 p.m., officers stopped a vessel on Lake Muskoka for an infraction, and during the course of their investigation became concerned […]
GRAVENHURST — A local woman who police say drove through a stop sign was pulled over and is facing traffic and drug charges. Provincial police say officers on general patrol in the town of Gravenhurst, on Tuesday June 18, 2019, when the vehicle travelling on James Street caught their attention by failing to stop at […]
WINDERMERE — A collision on Deebank Road, near Windermere, on Sunday June 16, 2019, just before 1 a.m., has led to an impaired driving charge against a Muskoka Lakes Township man. Provincial police at Bracebridge were called to the scene and officers quickly assessed the situation with the assistance of members of the public and […]
Mark Clairmont — MuskokokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Gord Duncan is deep into light. He visions it in everything. Like counter melodies, it defines the Dwight artist, who is presenting his first solo show in Partner’s Hall at the Algonquin Theatre during the month of July. It’s titled Paint the Light. “Light defines the scene and composition,” […]
OTTAWA — Parry Sound-Muskoka’s member of Parliament has left the House. Thirteen years after narrowly winning back the seat for the Conservatives, MP Tony Clement closed out his federal political career Thursday when Parliament rose for its summer recess. Barring a callback before the election, that’s it for him. Tony Clement has left the Parlament […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Growing interest in green is good for the Green Party, who are becoming more proactive in the messaging and branding. They say concern about global warming and the climate crisis brought just under 200 residents of Muskoka and Parry Sound together to learn more about climate change in the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Summer is here and the “Spotlight” was sumptuously on Muskoka Lakes last night at a gala to kick off the greatest season of the year. And if summer’s eve is any indication of what’s ahead, west Muskoka is a great place to wine and dine yourself and your company. […]
ORILLIA — A new partnership to help police assist people who may be unable to communicate their problems with their officers was launched here at the OPP headquarters Tuesday. Provincial police are partnering with MedicAlert Foundation Canada to better assist frontline staff in their interactions with vulnerable persons. The MedicAlert Protect Connect service could quickly […]
BARRIE — Central Ontario’s leading health-care centre is under some new management. Barrie’s behemoth hospital — RVH — whiich continues its massive expansion, has named Charlotte Wallis new chair through 2021. At its June AGM, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s board voted her in. Wallis joined the board five years ago and has just retired […]
GRAVENHURST — June 27 school ends and summer vacation begins for kids. So, what to do then? There’s lots of choices for kids and parents. The Gravenhurst Public Library is a great choice. They are excited for another fun summer full of free activities for children running July 2 to August 29. Their goal is […]
GRAVENHURST – Race fans can catcah speed boats this weekend here. A week after cars and trucks were the land feature attraction at Gull Lake Rotary Park, the waterfront will be the focus on Saturday and Sunday as oval racing dominates 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com QUEEN’S PARK — For a government in trouble, it’s probably no surprise today that MPP Norm Miller wasn’t named to cabinet in a Ford government shuffle. The Parliamentary Assistant to the premier (who is the minitser of intergovernmental affairs) was not among a number of high-level ministers joining or moving in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The train is coming back. But don’t get too excited, yet(?). It’s not the Northlander — at least not the train that that many are dreaming of — after Premier Doug Ford promised it. And, of course, he’s never promised anything to Muskokans he can’t deliver. No, it’s the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — With Sino-Canadian relations at a recent low, here’s a local opportunity to reach out with an olive branch of your own. One that doesn’t involve shipping oil to China. Bethune Memorial House — “Birthplace of a Hero” — is looking for input going forward. They say: “Have Your Say!” […]
GRAVENHURST — Fast on the heels of closing the Muskoka Wharf splash pad and telling users to go to local beaches, the Town of Gravenhurst has sent out notice that Gull Lake Rotary Park won’t staff life guards on half of every weekend this summer. They said Tuesday that: “Due to a staff shortage of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A walk in the park just got a little safer here. The Town of Bracebridge, in partnership with Moose FM and Action First Aid, unveiled the first outdoor year-round SaveStation AED in Kelvin Grove Park Monday morning. It is a free and easy-to-use for anyone who is walking, swimming nearby or playing at […]