KINGSTON — A review of flood management in Ontario should begin with the premier “undoing the damage his government has done to the environment by cutting flood management programs.” NDP MPP Ian Arthur said in a release Friday from Kingston that “Doug Ford has cut funding to flood management programs by half, and forced Conservation Authorities […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The province is funding more than half a million dollars in mental health, drug and Indigenous services for Parry Sound-Muskoka. The $564,000 includes $320,000 for opioids addiction treatment and services, $100,000 for early psychosis intervention, and $52,000 for programs for priority populations including First Nations. MPP Norman Miller announced the support in a […]
PORT SYDNEY — Local Liberals filled the community hall here Wednesday night to nominate Trisha Cowie as their Parry Sound-Muskoka candidate for the Oct. 10 federal election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined them after to congratulate her and to say a few words to a crowd of about 200. MuskokaTODAY.com reporter and videographer Lois Cooper […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The health unit — which is facing severe funding cuts — offers the latest official tips on dealing with flood sandbags. Thousands of sandbags have been in use to protect homes and businesses during the flooding across Muskoka and North Simcoe. Once floodwaters recede, used sandbags should be considered contaminated, as they […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Forecasted rain and thundershowers amounting to 30-65 mms Thursday and Friday has MNRF officials continuing their local “flood warning.” It effects the Muskoka River, French River and Lower Pickerel River Watersheds, and will remain in place until Friday May 17. They still advise everyone to be aware as lake/river levels remain high […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Photos by Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT SYDNEY — Liberals who saw the door open to a return to power in Parry Sound-Muskoka may not be in for a cake-walk. After a warm greeting at a Bracebridge fire station at 6 p.m., where he thanked flood first responders, Prime Minister Justin […]
WAHTA — Provincial police have wrapped up a First Nations “occupation” first report by MuskokaTODAY.com a few hours ago, just before 10 p.m. Wednesday nght. As of 1:40 a.m. Thursday, OPP report they have opened Muskoka Road 38 just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. They report now that they have concluded their operations on […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for a stolen District of Muskoka pickup truck after a break-in at the landfill in Gravenhurst Sunday Provincial police say that early May 5 someone went to the Beiers Road transfer site and removed a portion of the metal gate to gain access. Once inside the gate, the thief located keys […]
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s town council met today (May 7) at a special meeting to discuss the 2019 flood event, recovery efforts and resources available to residents. At it they instituted the voucher system to dispose of flood waste. It included one vehicle and trailer for free. Those with insurance could expect their insurance company to […]
FLOOD NOTES: May 6, 2019 TROOPS TREATED ROYALLY AT ARENA It took an army of volunteers to feed an army of volunteers. Bracebridge residents answered the call just like the Canadian Forces soldiers who came to their rescue. Breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks … the 300 reservists from the GTA have had them all at […]
PORT SYDNEY — Justin Trudeau will be at the community centre here Wednesday night to help Trisha Cowie kick off her election campaign. The prime minister will attend the Parry Sound-Muskoka federal Liberal Party nomination meeting at 7 p.m., where Cowie will be acclaimed after no other candidates ran. She was the party’s candidate in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A week after photos went viral showing their place toppled over into the Muskoka River, Dave and Sue Coon are on the bubble after experiencing the agony and relative ecstasy of the devastating flood event that almost sank their elderly tenants. “It was so heartbreaking,” said Sue Coon. Just […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Flood victims are urged to take extra steps to avoid food contamination. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has put together some tips to help protect the health of you and your family. It’s also good, handy advice to read and keep for other power emergencies. A power outage after a flood […]
FLOOD NOTES: Sunday, May 5, 2019 TIPS FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO SAVE SANDBAGS FOR NEXT FLOOD: Sandbags can be dropped of at the district landfill — for certain at the Rosewarne Drive in Bracebridge. It’s not clear if transfer stations will accept them (we’re working on that — check with us later Monday). And […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — Officials here said Saturday that they have been notified that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is beginning to reduce flows on the Muskoka Watershed north of Lake Muskoka. That’s big news for people overwhelmed by weeks of flooding, who believe water management is the problem again this year — […]
HUNTSVILLE — As Muskoka sees a light at the end of the flooding tunnel, and begins a massive cleanup, if there’s a chance to catch its collective breath it could be a little diversionary music that’s more season-like. That’s Saturday afternoon at the Trinity United Church. On May 11 the Muskoka Concert Band blossoms with […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA LAKES — This aptly named community has been lost in the public’s eye, drowned out by the media-craving Heart of Muskoka up river. But the ravaging waters and devastation are as real as a water bomber unloading its cargo bay on your house. After years of focus and attention on […]
MUSKOKA — Weather watchers (and aren’t we all here, now) will be interested to know that Environment Canada pretty much predicted the recent rains that have contributed to flooding across much of Muskoka. They say Central Ontario received about double their normal monthly precipitation amount. And, not too surprisingly, they say in a release Friday […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A student demonstration last month against education cuts resumes May 5. And the visitors to MPP Norm Miller’s office won’t include the premier, but a bunch of teenagers who are paying their own way to protest. Gravenhurst High School student Sage van Kooten says “I’ve organized a bus for […]
FLOOD NOTES: Saturday, May 4, 2019 MINETT — In his meeting Friday afternoon with Doug Ford, Muskoka Lakes Township Mayor Phil Harding (get bigger photo) received assurance from the premier that there would be follow-up on the Muskoka River watershed management plan. And that Muskoka representatives would be invited to a meeting, which could be […]