HUNTSVILLE — A young woman’s “sudden death” here last night is being investigated by the police crime unit. They say that on May 20, at 10:30 p.m., members from the OPP’s Huntsville detachment responded to assist a person in medical distress at a residence on Main Street West in the downtown. A 28-year-old female was […]
GRAVENHURST — Service Above Self is the Rotary Club’s motto. And in Gravenhurst it’s a bit of a way of life with volunteers. Recognizing them is something else Rotarians give back to the community through their Paul Harris Fellowships. Each year the club recognizes one or two and hosts them at a club meeting luncheon. […]
TORRANCE — A resident here is Super happy. Clifford Keats, of Torrance, won a $250,000 prize in the April 20 LOTTO 6/49 Super Draw. The LOTTO 6/49 Super Draw offered 10 guaranteed prize draws of $250,000 in addition to the main jackpot and the guaranteed $1 million draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Gravenhurst Jug Town on Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst. Since its […]
QUEEN’S PARK, TORONTO — Three bridges and a road in Parry Sound-Muskoka are among the first round recipients of a tri-level government infrastructure spending program. MPP Norman Miller said in a release Tuesday that the $4 million cost for the four projects — split between the provincial, federal and municipal governments — is part of […]
GRAVENHURST — A man armed with a knife forced an employee to turn over cash here Sunday night. Provincial police say that on May 19, at 8:30 p.m. an unknown male suspect went to the business on Bethune Drive N. and demanded cash from an employee, while brandishing a knife. The suspect is described as […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Muskoka men are being asked to step up and Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Sunday, in an event to raise awareness and funds to end domestic violence in Muskoka. Last year, more than 100 men walked in support of women across Muskoka. Although domestic violence is a very serious matter, this event […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — As the health unit lifts its drinking water advisory for Muskoka, another threat is washing over Central Ontario. Those who relied on helpful advice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) were surprised to learn of government plan to swallow it up in a merger to the south as part of […]
GRAVENHURST — The crisp, new red and white Canadian flags lining the main street of Gravenhurst this weekend are a sign that Muskoka has not given up in its fight against climate change. After more than a month of drowning in knee-high spring waters, were holding heads above water as we an overdure start to […]
Mark Clairmont Owner/Publisher | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — News Flash! Muskoka gets new magazine. That’s how my dad, Hugh, and I announced Muskoka TODAY, ‘An Alternative Press’ News Magazine that we launched 25 years ago this long weekend, Thursday, May 20, 1994. And from our ambitious and humble beginnings in print we’ve also been on line, […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for a brazened vandal armed with a weapon who slashed tires on nine vehicles next to the community policing office early yesterday. Provincial police say that on Friday May 17, at 2:20 a.m. officers were dispatched to a mischief complaint about vehicles located in a parking lot at the corner […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ANALYSIS HUNTSVILLE — After a flood of complaints and a torrent of criticism, a political showdown about the MNRF’s handling of the spring freshet turned into a bit of a dribble. And not the rush to a judgement as expected by its sudden timing. Call it trickle down economics, as Muskoka […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The Liberals and NDP have their candidates and now the Conservative Party is set to replace Tony Clement in just over a month from now. The electoral district association in Parry Sound-Muskoka announced Friday, May 17, that the nomination vote to select a local candidate will be held at the end of June. […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Ron Jacques, owner of The Brick in Orillia, had a brilliant idea, which he pitched to the top brass at The Brick, Canada. Today his brilliant idea is shining as his new The Brick, Accents & More opens on the main street of Gravenhurst in what was formerly Mac’s […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The time and date have been set, the venue chosen, the corners and contenders booked — and all those who were shouting and name-calling will be in the same ring together. It’s Round 1 and the fight is on for Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. the Huntsville Town Hall. […]
ORO — The ‘Tongue’ is back on Hwy. 11. Which means the Rolling Stones are coming to Burl’s Creek as planned June 29. After Mick Jagger, 75, came down ill, the anticipated show was postponed in late March. Now cleared to perform again, Jagger and The Stones are headed back to Oro Canada Day for […]
MUSKOKA — Muskoka lakes and rivers waters are safe to navigate again in time for the May 24 Victoria long weekend. While levels remain high in some areas, Transport Canada has lifted a ban issued April. The interim order prohibiting navigation on Lake Muskoka, the north and south Branches of the Muskoka River and Moon […]
Lois Cooper | Gravenhurst Horticultural Society GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society’s annual plant and bake sale takes place this Saturday, May 18. The fundraiser will take place at the Opera House Square from 8:30 a.m. to noon — rain or shine. Partial list of plants for sale: Tomatoes: Beefsteak, Mini Yellow Pear, Starfire, Earliana, Cherry and Tiny Tim. The tomato […]
PORT SYDENY — Embers from a barrel fire ignited combustibles next to shed, which caught fire — then spread to a second shed — causing $30,000 damage here Sunday evening. The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of the sheds on fire on Hughes Road in Port Sydney shortly before 6 p.m., […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORONTO, QUEEN’S PARK — Say what you will about Doug Ford, the premier is on the flooding file. With waters still running high in Muskoka — and now Pembroke in particular — his PC government is acting fast to at least understand what went wrong. In the legislature today (Monday, May […]
ORILLIA — Provincial police are looking for witnesses after an 11-month-old infant was found on the way to school suffering from “severe” injuries. They are seeking the public’s assistance to help piece together the odd events that led to the baby boy’s injuries in Orillia back on Wednesday, March 20. The say someone call 911 […]