MUSKOKA — If your phone blares at you this Friday morning don’t be alarmed. It’s only a test. The Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) has scheduled a test of the #AlertMuskoka system, powered by Voyent Alert!, at 10 a.m. This test is taking place during Emergency Preparedness Week to support the community’s readiness for actual […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — An anticipated face-off between MAHC and south Muskoka MDs Wednesday has been cancelled and instead will be held via zoom. The third meeting to work out differences between the physicians’ ‘Care Close to Home’ model and Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s ‘Made in Muskoka’ health care plan was to be held […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — In a public square the people’s voice was heard loud and cheer. “54 and Care Close to Home!” “54 and Care Close to Home!” Organizers of Saturday’s “support for doctors” couldn’t be more clear, as Dan Waters and Phyllis Winngton-Ingram led hundreds in the repeated chants — which may […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — A family feud fast devolving in to a Muskoka health crisis witnesses the critical divide both sides sneer at in U.S. And increasingly around the world and now on campuses closer to home. Muskoka hospitals are about healing, not hurting. This is a family break-up that has parents, children, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Seniors wanting a rewarding brain experience should attend the Bifocals concert Sunday afternoon here at Trinity United Church, 2 p.m. That’s because a Canadian study finds the brains of older adults feel a sense reward when listening to music — even if it’s a song they don’t particularly like. […]
HUNTSVILLE — A local man accused of a sexual assault here Wednesday was held for a bail hearing and remanded in custody. Police say that after a report and investigation they arrested Isiah Hamilton, 24, of Huntsville, charging him with sexual assault. At 11:20 a.m., police received a report from a victim of a sexual […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — May the 4th be with them. That’s what south Muskoka doctors and their patients wish each other tomorrow morning as they unite at Memorial Park in Bracebridge at 10 a.m. Bring a smile and a cookie May 4 to show your support for physicians lobbying to keep the more […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — There’s good and bad news for residents and drivers here. James Street is soon going to get some paving; but it’s also going to have more traffic as Bay Street and beyond is going to be closed most of this summer and fall from Muldrew Lake Road heading east […]