PORT SYDNEY — A frozen water line being thawed with a blow torch is being blamed for a fire here Friday afternoon at a cement factory. Huntsville/Lake of Bays firefighters were called shortly after 3 p.m. to the blaze on Stephenson Road 8 East in Port Sydney. Upon arrival, crews from Station 3 encountered smoke […]
BRACEBRIDGE — When you brought home a straight A’s report card, did your parents pat you on the back or raise your allowance? It seems South Muskoka Memorial Hospital got both. MPP Norm Miller praised SMMH Wednesday, after it received the highest rating from Accreditation Canada – Accredited with Exemplary Standing in a perforance review. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Ivory Coast police have arrested and charged two men accused of posing as a woman online to blackmail MP Tony Clement with sexually explicit photos he sent to them. The RCMP says it is assisting law officials in the West African country In a media statement, the Mounties’ […]
HUNTSVILLE — Call it cold comfort. Cars honked and onlookers gave the thumbs up or shouted encouragement Saturday afternoon, as more than 125 women and men, boys and girls, young and older braved the start of a frigid weekend by parading downtown Huntsville in the Women’s March Muskoka. The women-led initiative from the Huntsville Place […]
GRAVENHURST — Star gazers, amateur astronomers and insomniacs began today, Jan. 21, howling at the moon. The Super Blood Wolf Moon total elipse. MuskokaTODAY was among them, arriving home about the apex of the rare celestial event just past midnight. With the temperature dipping toward this morning’s minus 28 (feels like minus 39) we were […]
GRAVENHURST — Good news for those interested in the sale of the former Muskoka Centre mental health home on Lake Muskoka. The province said Thursday it had sold the former 160-acre London Psychiatric Hospital site to Old Oak Properties for $17 million. “This accelerated sale of a surplus property by the government reduces liability and maintenance expenses […]
HUNTSVILLE — Walk with and for women Jan. 19 in Huntsville. At 12:30 p.m. the Women’s March Muskoka will lead a walk through the downtown core. A women-led initiative, the walk aims to bring the entire community together, regardless of gender identity, in solidarity of women’s issues that remain prevalent in our society both locally […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Jesse Campbell is still missing — lest you forget. Police and his family remain perplexed by his disappearance two months ago. The 28-year-old Bracebridge resident went missing late on the afternoon of Nov. 11, 2018. Police suspect he may be in Montreal. However, they are still searching for his whereabouts. He is described […]
GRAVENHURST – A regular pit stop at the Muskoka Wharf is temporarily closed. The washrooms next to the sports field and hockey rink are out of operation, according to the town, due to “mechanical” problems. Town officials say they are sorry and appreciate the public’s patience, and that they will be open again as soon […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police have located one missing man but now have another they’re on the lookout for. George Kecala 64, of Huntsville has been located safe and sound Tuesday, Jan. 8. And police would like the public for their assistance finding him. Meanwhile, the OPP are again seeking public assistance in finding Alistair Souter, 57, […]
GRAVENHURST — Bill Fox says his truck has been found. The Jones Road resident say police found it near Burk’s Falls Tuesday. “I just wanted to give everyone a big thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly believe that without your help of all the publicity over my truck it would not […]
BARRIE — Snowboarders with cash can cash in if they don’t crash at Horseshoe Mountain. The Vans Hi-Standard Series kicks off its world tour Jan. 12. It challenges snowboarders to showcase creative expression in a fun open-jam format, and the Hi-Standard Series competitors are judged solely on their individual style, with no inverts or spins over […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Caia Delphine MacDougall is No. 1 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital for 2019. The baby girl was born at 2:48 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, to parents Justin and Meg MacDougall, of Bracebridge. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Caia is a sister to two-year-old Soleil. Mom Meg was assisted by […]
GRAVENHURST – A local man is dead after a tragic snowmobiling accident at the Muskoka Wharf Saturday night. Provincial police say Dennis Totton, 40, of Gravenhurst, died after his sled collides with a dock, about 10 p.m. Jan. 5. A female passenger was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at hospital. Police and fire crews attended the […]
GRAVENHURST — Not only are thieves stealing vehicles, but also licences plates. Provincial police are investigating after a number of licence plates have been stolen/swapped in the Clearbrook Trail area of Bracebridge. Three people have contacted police to report either a licence plate missing, or that a plate has been attached that isn’t theirs. Although […]
NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP — A Toronto couple who died while out riding Christmas night in Jack Lake have been identified. Provincial police says Gerald White, 76, and Patricia White, 69. The OPP were called to assist with a report of snowmobilers that had been located in the waters of Jack Lake south of the village […]
BRACEBRIDGE — While grocers and big box stores have had cop cars parked out front this month for annual “Fill a Cruiser” Christmas charity collections, a fun event featuring Cops and Kids raised more than $100 and a “whopping 350 items donated” for a local food bank. Members of the Bracebridge detachment of the OPP […]
MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES — What’s $300 doing in a waste transfer site safe and why was it stolen? And committed this dirty deed? Those are questions provincial police in Peterborough are wondering, after they were called to investigate a theft from a transfer station on County Road 36 after 10 a.m. on Thursday morning. […]
GRAVENHURST — Traffic on Hwy. 11 was rerouted Wednesday after serious collision landed a vehicle passenger in the ditch entangled in downed power lines. Provincial say that at 3 p.m. December 19 a northbound vehicle left the highway, rolled and became entangled with a hydro pole. Emergency crews responded including Gravenhurst Fire and Muskoka EMS […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The first born in 2019 will start a new life and new year with some more cool stuff. It’s not exactly frankincense, gold and myrrh, but the plush toys will no doubt be much appreciated by some new families. A tradition at local hospitals to provide the New Year’s baby with a few […]