GRAVENHURST — Police and Shopper’s Drug Mart are looking for a suspected thief who stole $350 worth of product Friday, July 20 at 3 p.m. If you can assistance in identifying the suspect, or have information you may contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at […]
PARRY SOUND — As of Saturday there were 64 active forest fires across the MNRF’s Northeast region. Of these, 29 are not yet under control, 35 are either being held, under control or being observed. And seven of the new fires confirmed today remain active at the time of this update July 21, says the […]
MUSKOKA LAKES — A waterfront property owner who knowingly and willingly ignored the total fire ban with a “large” beach fire Thursday afternoon has been fined more than $1,100 by the township’s fire department. The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department responded to a burning complaint on July 19 just after 4 p.m., says a township release […]
GRAVENHURST – A health unit advisory for Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst has been lifted. Just in time for more 30+ hot weather in the week ahead. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit had issued a warning earlier this week (on Tuesday July 17) after taking water samples on Monday (July 16). Elevated bacteria […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Muskoka is world class in many ways — from its natural beauty to some of its tourist attractions. But a century ago before social media, to dare compare yourself with the rest of the world was a stretch. But a small band of musicians from Huntsville dared to dream. […]
SUMMER BRIEFS: Missing female hikers found Wednesday night DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP — Peterborough County OPP were called to assist in locating missing hikers on Wednesday, July 18, just after 8 p.m. Two female hikers attended the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area yesterday evening. One of the females contacted police and reported they were lost and were concerned […]
HUNTSVILLE — Some say it’s a one done deal, while others are more hopeful two hospitals can survive past 2030. But the answer to one of two hospitals is a step closer. Following a year’s study, Muskoka Algonquin Hospital’s Capital Plan Development Task Force will make known it recommendation for a preferred service delivery model for the year […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The Muskoka Watershed Council is “excited to announce the release of the 2018 Muskoka Watershed (MWC) Report Card” on July 19. And it’s an impor This marks the fifth time MWC has reported on the health of our local watershed since the first was released in 2004, they say in a release this […]
MUSKOKA — Muskoka Pride week this year will celebrate not only LGBTQ+, but locally they and their friends and families will be marking a decade as a group in Muskoka. Muskoka Pride has announced the week of July 20-29 as the Muskoka Pride Festival. They plan a week of activities to celebrate the Muskoka lesbian, […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Social media reports rusing to claim the sale of child ID safety kits as a scam are wrong, say police in Muskoka. The say that on Wednesday July 11, OPP officers conducted an investigation into a suspected scam operating in the area involving the sale of “McGruff” child ID and safety kits. The […]
BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — Fire ban orders are spreading like — well, wild fire. Following all of Muskoka and nearby Tay and Tiny Townships earlier this week, the most recent one comes from a First Nations territory in the west of the district. Midland, Penetanguishene and fire departments in Haliburton have announced similar total fire bans. That’s […]
CENTRAL ONTARO — Home and business owners are warned to be on the lookout for a paving scam. Dufferin OPP say paving company identified as Q-Line Paving has been connected to numerous complaints to police about paving scams in their area. OPP say Q-line is offering low-cost paving as they have a “surplus” of asphalt […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Neil Barlow and the Muskoka Concert Band pick up the baton Thursday night where they left it last week on the Dwight Beach. The second in a series of five evening performances takes place at the Bracebridge Bandshell, at 7 p.m., on the main street. The annual summer concerts, by the 40-piece brass […]
BARRIE — Passionate about cooking, eating, entertaining and music? Well, Barrie’s revitalized waterfront is the place for you July 20-22. The Medley Food & Drink Festival is a three-day experience for Ontarians looking to rediscover time together. Launching this year on the shores of Lake Simcoe in Barrie, this food and drink festival is packed […]
GRAVENHURST — Boat builder Paul Brackley was scrambling this week to get ready for Saturday’s Antique & Classic Boat Show at the Muskoka Wharf. With dozens of beautiful boats to be showcased at the annual Toronto chapter’s show, he was still re-installing the engine on one of the better boats he’s been working to restore. […]
Mark Clairmont and Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — The legends live on at the Mariposa Folk Festival. Gord Lightfoot and Bonnie Dobson, who were at the first festival in Orillia 58 years ago, were back on the stage Saturday afternoon. Orillia native son Lightfoot sang a couple of songs, as has come a tradition […]
Mark Clairmont and Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — A break in the weather comes at the right time for the Mariposa Folk Festival. After a week of 30+ that often felt like 40+, temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s are foreceast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Perfect weather to enjoy some of Canada’s top talent […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Opioids are killing our present and future. Last year, 74 people died from overdoses in Simcoe-Muskoka, a “devastating” number that is above the provincial average. Is this the “new normal?” So, what are health officials doing? Today (July 4) the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy (SMOS) Steering Committee released a […]
ORILLIA — A Bracebridge man has been arrested and charged in an eight-month crime spree here. Provincial police arrested Jacob McCallen, 32, for several thefts. On June 20, 2018, OPP officers in Orillia recognized a vehicle suspected to have been used in a rash of thefts in Central Ontario, between October 2017 and June 2018; […]
GRAVENHURST — You this summer’s weather is hot. Wait till you hear Pavlo. His sizzling guitar virtuosity will burn your ears. The brilliant performer and showman sells out wherever he goes. And the Muskoka Concert Association’s annual fundraiser July 14 is a concert you won’t want to miss. Guitar players won’t believe what he does […]