GRAVENHURST — A Parry Sound woman faces an impaired driving charge after being stopped here yesterday. Police her with impaired driving after responding to a concern from another motorist. They say that on Thursday Nov. 28, at 4:40 p.m., officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a possibly impaired driver on […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Winter’s first big dump had police responding to an impaired driving report. As a result officers charged a driver after stopping him before noon this morning. They say that on Nov. 29, at 10:15 a.m., they responded to a concern from a member of the public about a possibly impaired driver in the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — R&D is no longer the domain of universities. Colleges are offering students, businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop, build, refine and market their ideas for the commercial world. And to own and retain 100 per cent of their intellectual property rights. Georgian College is among 80 Canadian post […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — After months of digging, piping and paving, phase 2 of the Bay & Beyond-schedule reconstruction is due to reopen within days of winter’s first snowfall overnight. Two-way traffic is expected to resume late Thursday or early Friday between Greavette Street and Cherokee Lane with just a few more signs, […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Kick off the holiday season at the Bracebridge Library this Friday evening aboard their Holiday Polar Express — featuring a dozen twinkling Christmas trees. See the new library transformed into a winter spectacle for the whole family. From 6-8 p.m. Nov. 29. Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages. Treat yourself to the […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Saturday night speeder was clocked going 95 km/h over the limit, say police. The OPP arrested the operator charging them with an impaired-related charge after stopping a motor vehicle speeding on Hwy. 11. On Nov. 23 at 9:48 p.m., officers were northbound on highway when their vehicle was overtaken by a motor […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Weeks after being targeted by vandals — who smashed several windows — the legion here was the victim of heartless thieves who stole war memorabilia and a wheelchair from the lobby. This comes just days after the community paid tribute there to veterans on Remembrance Day. Police have charged […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Police are continuing their investigation into a collision in Gravenhurst between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. On Monday November 18, 2024, at 9:50 a.m. OPP officers responded to a report of an earlier collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Gravenhurst’s main street at the Canadian […]
Photos Lois Cooper, Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A parade of colourful costumed Christmas characters and a Ho! Ho! Ho! to boot. That was Day 2 of the Santa season this morning as this community members rallied ahead of jolly St. Nick for the annual Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce winter parade and extravaganza parade. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — An early morning accident yesterday has led to the loss of the sole occupant of a vehicle. Police are investigating the fatal collision Sunday Nov. 17, just before 2 a.m. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Bracebridge Fire Department responded along with the OPP to Stephenson Road 1 East, off Hwy. 11 between Bracebridge […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com OPINION GRAVENHURST — The two minute silence of Last Post to remember the fallen this morning at 11 a.m. was broken at brief times by short cracks of the Canadian, provincial and Union Jack flags fluttering over the most solemn portion of the Remembrance Day ceremony. As a couple hundred people […]
GRAVENHURST — An early morning theft Saturday in which a thief broke in and stole cash from a pickup truck parked at a north end home here has police seeking help identifying the culprit. On Saturday Nov. 2 officers responded to a report from a member of the public that their vehicle, which was parked […]
HUNTSVILLE — A wanted man accused in an assault here last week is now being held for bail hearing. Police captured Devon McKey after seeking the public’s assistance in locating him following an assault with a weapon in Huntsville. On Oct. 30, at 10:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault involving a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com NEW YORK CITY — On the eve of the U.S. election a Canadian’s observations and reflections on a recent bite of the Big Apple. A working holiday last week in the epicentre of the American experience is like a walk-off grand slam in the World Series. Explosive! Watching from a packed […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — As the OPP’s Special Investigations Unit continues to investigate a multiple family homicide here last Friday a few more details have surfaced. A report of a shooting on Highview Drive, Oct. 25 before 9 p.m., had police responding to a barricaded person incident. They said when they arrived three […]
GRAVENHURST — War and peace are themes being marked at a combined Remembrance Day concert Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9, at the United Church in Gravenhurst. The annual Muskoka Concert Band musical honour that week will this year features the Elderberries Choir, directed by Louise Jardine. It starts at 2 p.m. “‘Echoes of Conflict’ focuses on music […]
HUNTSVILLE — A pet’s death and damage to a home of more than half a million may be attributed to the lack of a smoke detector here early yesterday morning. Firefighters in Huntsville are investigating after responding at about 2:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, on Aspdin Road. Crews from Station 1 Huntsville and Station 5 Port […]
GRAVENHURST — Christmas came early for Wendy Dwyer, who matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the June 14 Lotto Max draw to win $1 million. “I had accumulated a few tickets and decided to head to the store to check them. I was at the ticket checker when I scanned this ticket. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The whirling sounds of music, gaiety and laugher yesterday in the Opera House were testament to more than 70 years of the Muskoka Concert Association. The MCA is on hold now, taking a break to regroup over the winter, as it looks to regrow its core base of concert […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — A coaching change hasn’t made a difference for the Bears. Muskoka’s other Jr. C team, the Otters, shut them out 5-0 tonight. It was their third win. The gulf between the two teams wasn’t just the wider ice that’s always disadvantage for occasional visitors like the Bear who were […]
