Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The temperature was above zero tonight. That was probably because of all the love and warmth in town. So much that it would melt your heart And while it may not have been the coldest night of the year — officially it was. More than 200 people — maybe […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Anyone who thought it would be cheaper keeping two existing hospitals in Muskoka than one new one are in for a big surprise. Community members are being invited to six open houses March 4-8 to examine changes that could see two new hospitals some day. The cost could easily […]
MUSKOKA — It takes a community to build a business. That’s the theme of the 13th annual Bridges to Better Business Conference on March 5 at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville. The all-day event (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) is celebrating Muskoka’s hundreds of successful small business owners working and building the district one customer […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Why did Gravenhurst begin as “Sawdust City?” Chiefly for the logging and sawmills at the Muskoka Wharf in 1880s when the town was founded. A by-product was sawdust. And it played an important economic part during and after the Second World War. For Gravenhurst had the best ice around. […]
Dear Editor: You are probably aware of the Coldest Night of the Year family-friendly walk coming up in Gravenhurst on February 23. Our fundraising goal is $20,000 and as of Monday Feb. 11 we have raised over $21,000 with 150 walkers planning to come out. More importantly, this is becoming quite a Gravenhurst community effort […]
HUNTSVILLE — The long, remarkably storied history of hospitals in Huntsville is finally being told. Local politicians, health care administrators, their guests and staff were treated tonight to a preview of the brand-new museum exhibit “Healthy Huntsville: A Brief History of Health Care in Huntsville” at Muskoka Heritage Place, located at 88 Brunel Road, in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Given the state of Sino-Canadian relations, some may say it’s foolhardy for the Town of Gravenhurst to continue advocating for private Chinese high school at the old Muskoka Centre this week. But with the stakes high as they are, you could give them credit for at least trying — […]
GRAVENHURST — The landlord of a small four-plex apartment building has been fined $7,500 for fire vilations. Gravenhurst Fire officials say the owner was fined in Bracebridge Provincial Offences Court Tuesday, Jan. 29, after pleading guilty to two counts of “Failing to Comply” with inspection orders by the fire department. According to a GFD release, […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Muskoka’s challenged transportation initiative got a big boost from the province Friday. MPP Norm Miller announced the Ontario government is helping 40 communities across the province improve transportation services within and between communities to make it easier for people to get around. He said the District of Muskoka will receive $699,786 of support […]
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’ […]
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 […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Disgraced independent MP Tony Clement is on the comeback within weeks. The former Parry Sound-Muskoka Tory member of Parliament plans to be back in new House of Commons soon, according to the CBC Friday. The reporter Catherine Cullens that he will back later this month. “I plan to […]
MUSKOKA — A housing shortage in the district just got a little help. Or a lot — as in $200,000 to finally put it over the top and make a dream a reality. After more than a decade of trying, a re-purposed plan by Audrey Brown and her late husband, Fred, that began as housing […]
OTTAWA — Canada announced today its final regulations to phase out traditional coal-fired electricity by 2030. The federal government also published final greenhouse gas regulations for natural gas-fired electricity, which will both support the coal phase-out and create good, well-paying jobs in the electricity sector. In news release, it said “making a transition to cleaner […]
QUEEN’S PARK — Doug Ford’s strapped government is looking to the sins of a few to help bail out a province deep in debt. Ontario is inviting consumers and businesses to share their views on how beverage alcohol choice and convenience can be increased in the province. That would lead to a larger government consumption […]
PORT SYDNEY — Ontario Greens still high on the election of their leader to the legislature are hoping their first MPP is a stepping stone to political good for them and the prvovince. When Mike Schreiner took a seat in Guelph, his breakthrough inspired local Greens in Parry Sound-Muskoka. Local candidate Matt Richter was second […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Rene Caisse never looked so warm or fashionable. The likeness of the local cancer treatment inventor was draped in a large red scarf this morning. And while Friday’s weather may not have been cold enough for scarves, five Muskoka Grandmothers were busy handing out the “Red Scarfs” for a good cause. Or more […]
HUNTSVILLE — After thanking local Santa Claus parade organizers in the legislature Thursday — and charity groups that collect toys and food to giveaway at Christmas — Tory MPP Norm Miller was in his home riding Friday announcing $187,000 in funding to “help create jobs and prosperity in rural and Indigenous communities. “ He made […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Skating and hockey at the local rink here have cancelled Tuesday due to an ammonia leak. Officials from the town said the leak at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena has been contained. However, it will remain closed for the rest of the day, and all scheduled programming has been cancelled for Nov. 27. They […]