Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As Last Post echoed across Muskoka, residents paid their Remembrance Day respects this morning town by town and village by village. Ceremonies large and small recognized what everyone wished they hadn’t had to do — but for unwanted wars. Still, winter chills didn’t dampen spirits as dapples of sun […]
GRAVENHURST — Santa rode in early today as the first snowfall of the season landed here. A light dusting with one big pile-up was a reminder to get snow tires. And if you look on the Gravenhurst Rotary Club’s Online Auction there’s either tires or a gift certificate that will help get you through more […]
MUSKOKA — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a pair of mischief investigations last month. On Saturday October 7, officers responded to a report of a mischief complain that occurred at 2:15 p.m. on Highway 118 East near Kirst Road, after a rock struck the victims windshield while they were driving, causing damage. Police believe […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — We take a few minutes or a few short hours at this time of year to remember those who signed up to go to war or to keep the peace for us, so we may continue our enjoyment of freedom today. I was reminded of family members who stood […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A first light snowfall in south Muskoka today saw a six-vehicle pile-up as they slid through a slippery intersection intersection with no injuries. Emergency services were called to near the bottom of Bay Street at Wanda Miller Road and Clairmont Drive about 11 a.m. Monday for the rear-end collisions. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Fraserburg Road between McKay Trail and Old Cottage Road was closed early this morning after two vehicles collided with one of the drivers succumbing to his injuries. The road next to McKay Lake remained closed for several hours while emergency crews and investigators tried to determine the cause. The investigation remains ongoing with assistance […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — With four days to Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion members are out this weekend giving away free poppies. But if you’d like to donate to help them with their veterans programs they always welcome support. Cash and coins, which typically fill their boxes, are being supplemented with credit or […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Fifty-eight men born in Gravenhurst, Morrison and Ryde townships lost their lives in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. They were among more than 600 who signed up to defend Canada, the Commonwealth and world, she has meticullously researched and writes about in her soon to be published […]