Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — If Mike Schreiner were premier what would he do with Donald Trump’s tariffs? He’d squeeze the American president by going after neighbouring states. “Seventeen states we’re their number one trading partner. I would target products in those 17 states. Whether it’s Kentucky bourbon or Florida oranges. “I would […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The Bears managed another win — their fourth in 32 games their rookie PJHL season. This time a well-deserved 4-3 victory for the home team who hung in for quick end in OT. It was their second win over Penetang — vs. three losses to the Kings including when […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A provincial election Feb. 27 shows Donald Trump is already calling shots in Canada. Premier Doug Ford has thrown Ontario under the election bus, trumping Justin Trudeau’s Liberals at the polls this year. That’s 16 months before they have to. Conservatives don’t need a mandate; they have one […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — I wear a lot of hats — depending on what reporting or charity work I’m doing. A couple of favourites are GAP caps — one neon Green you can’t miss when I’m delivering food Thursdays. The other is a bit cooler black with Gravenhurst Against Poverty spelt out. But […]
Ed. note: My dad loved nothing better in winter than to doff his shirt, put on his x-country skis and head up Lake Muskoka with our red Irish setter dog Whisky and ski to the narrows, while occasionally dropping in on a lake resident like John Brownlee for a hot toddy on a sunny cold […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Right in, right out. Left in left out. It seems some hungry drivers and business owners could be unhappy with a district move to allow barriers along Hwy. 118 in front of McDonald’s. Safety concerns, say staff, are at the heart of proposed changes along the road designed as […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Two Muskoka residents have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding contributions to Canada and the community. Holocaust survivor Dr. Eva Olsson, who has received multiple awards, and Penny Varney will be recognized March 8 on International Women’s Day, says the YWCA. The special Canadian commemorative […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Video from yesterday’s downtown fire that destroyed a historic building has police suspecting arson. Officers canvassed local businesses and residents for any video footage of what may have caused the fire, which has now led to a criminal investigation. “It is believed at this time that there was a […]