Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Provincial police here say they are again being investigated by the SIU. It’s the second time this month the province’s independent Special Investigations Unit has been called in to look at an interaction by the local constabulary service policing south Muskoka. But don’t expect any more clarity on this issue […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — While provincial and federal governments are throwing money around and digging deeper into your pockets, they won’t be adding to their debts and deficits in the Heart of Muskoka. It may cost the town a lot more, but Bracebridge civic officials vow to plow ahead with a new arena/library […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — Residents and visitors to Silver Lake, in Muskoka Lakes Township, and Lake St. John, in Ramara Township, are being cautioned about a confirmed cases of blue-green algae blooms. In Silver Lake it’s centred in the south-west area and in the south end of Lake St. John. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Deerhurst says it has been given a clean bill of health. Concerns about a COVID “cluster” at one of Muskoka’s largest resorts were assessed and dealt with as soon as they were known, says management. General manager Jesse Hamilton said the reason they remained open was because: “Until important […]
MUSKOKA — Two more beaches are back under swim advisories again. Both the Port Sydney Beach and the West Gravenhurst beach have had the same warnings several times this summer. The latest reports come on Aug. 11. The Town of Huntsville says it has been notified by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The health unit’s top doc blames the province for the lack of transparency around local COVID-19 cases. “I agree and I’ve made the case to the province,” said Dr. Charles Gardner. Responding to complaints from reporters yesterday — in a news briefing now reduced to once a week — […]
GRAVENHURST — After weeks of good news on the local corna front, a Gravenhurst man come down with the virus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit posts on its website that he between 18 and 34 years old. Health officials say as they continue their investigation into his activities leading up to testing positive, he […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The health unit now says 11 people from outside Muskoka tested positive for COVID-19 in a “cluster of cases” here Civic Holiday weekend. Dr. Charles Gardner said today that “multiple families” — “residing outside of Muskoka” and staying at Deerhurst Resort the first weekend in August dined out at […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The owner of a popular restaurant here has temporarily shut down his business and put one of its servers in quarantine after the health unit told him on Sunday that a customer on the long weekend tested positive for COVID-19. Jeff Suddaby closed the doors to 3 Guys and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Under the ‘B’ it’s TV bingo night again tomorrow in Gravenhurst. The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst returns to the air at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 for the first time in months since COVID-19. And with five games on Cogeco Cable 10 it’s a fun way for $10 to enjoy […]
MUSKOKA — Hepatitis A has been circulating in Muskoka, says the health unit. And the best way to prevent it is to get vaccinated. But supply of the vaccine is limited, they say in a release today. Appointments for free Hepatitis A immunization are now available for eligible residents of Muskoka at the Simcoe Muskoka District […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — While the pandemic has undoubtedly hit many hard, for the most part it’s business as usual in the Muskokas. Streets are teeming with people in masks and traffic is backed up. And that’s no Trumpism. Tourist attractions are seeing a steady flow of permanent and seasonal residents, tourists and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — An “abusive” traffic control person has been let go after a “horrified” mom complained he verbally assaulted her and inferred she and her adult son and grand-daughter were “retarded.” Tina Kennett, says she received an apology from J.B. Enterprises, the contractor hired by the District of Muskoka to do […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Hospital and emergency visits will be disrupted today due to construction. Crews are onsite today for pavement repairs that will temporarily affect vehicular traffic at the front of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site. The entrance from Ann Street is be reduced to one lane. In addition, the driveway to the Emergency entrance will see temporary closures to vehicular traffic […]
BARRIE — It’s looks like the Gravenhurst YMCA is safe for now. Even if it is closed temporarily due to the pandemic. But that’s not the story in Orillia, Barrie and Parry Sound, where it looks like their gym facilities will be closed permanently, leaving only child care services surviving. In an email reply to […]
MUSKOKA — Listen for the call of the wild as students return to the great outdoors classrooms in September. As alarming as school’s return is — you’ll hear more than the sound of recess bells in the playground and a loud call to order from teachers. The province says to keep all concerned safe social […]
HUNTSVILLE — Officials here could be in for a fight over a proposed bylaw prohibiting weapons use in Huntsville and its hamlet communities like Port Sydney and Utterson. Residents in north Muskoka are notorious for resisting firearms use particularly by hunters. It would prevent weapons use on public lands and within 100 metres of any […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The SIU has been called in after a police “interaction” with a male accused of damaging hospital property in Bracebridge early Saturday that landed the man back in ER. A brief OPP release today, Aug. 5, said police from the Bracebridge detachment were called to a report of an […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A waterfront stroll can be a salubrious experience. A boardwalk promenade invites opportunities for reflection that can cause catharsis. The Muskoka Wharf affords that deepness, thanks to the inspired words and elementary wisdom out of the mouths of babes. Or more precisely their finger paints. The Muskoka Discovery Centre’s […]
MUSKOKA — The popularity of drive-through COVID testing is prompting more dates this month. Muskoka Community Paramedics are continuing tests if you are COVID asymptomatic. You don’t need an appointment at these drive-throughs. It’s free. Just bring your Ontario health card. They start tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Bala Sportspark BRACEBRIDGE: August 11 and […]