GRAVENHURST — Firefighters from all stations were out overnight early today battling a blaze on Bethune Drive North. They said on X Monday morning that their investigation is ongoing, but the cause of the fire is not considered suspicious. They estimate damage at $700,000.
BAYSVILLE, ON — The end of curling and beginning of bocce season sees good news for the Baysville Curling and Bocce Club. Saturday MPP Graydon Smith met members at their AGM where he congratulated them on receiving a $23,100 grant from the province’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Awarded in January it will help with website […]
HUNTSVILLE — The Muskoka Crime Unit is asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect in relation to a historical investigation. They are conducting an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in July 2015 in Huntsville after the victim came forward in October of 2023. An OPP sketch artist assisted the investigation by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Those needing any more excuses for the fight of their lives need only add 200+ to the count. That’s the number of frontline staff MAHC expects to add when Muskoka’s new hospitals open. “Predominantly unionized positions,” they say. That’s critical for municipal development in Huntsville, Bracebridge — and emerging […]
Photos and story Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Most people came for the last skate or to regale in the glory days of the Memorial Arena — and Community Centre as it was first known in 1949. Jim Hammond came hunting souvenirs this morning. With his screw driver he found what he wanted. A […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — “Progress,” a “conciliatory position,” a new petition and an “urgent appeal” to support equal acute care. That’s this week’s messages from the Save South Muskoka Hospital committee, following Wednesday’s talks between Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, doctors and employee partners on hospitals redevelopment. “The joint consultations indicates that progress has commenced […]
Photos and story Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The last league and shinny games at the Memorial Arena last night were as stark a difference as dreams of making the NHL one day. One minute you’re on top of the world like the U18 Local League champions and the next you’re a beer leaguer […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — “Through the Eras” was an apt description for Skate Muskoka’s 75th and final figure skating show at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena. And Diane Lloyd and her daughter Susan were with them all the way. The former skating coaches — Diane 30 years starting in 1969 and Susan in the […]