Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — “Transparency, clarity and inclusiveness” are this week’s catchwords for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare as they admit to trying to convince a skeptical public — notably those in south Muskoka — of what’s being proposed of late (this week) as it works toward a late 2024 twin-hospitals proposal to the province. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A 61-year-old driver was charged with careless driving after a teenage pedestrian was injured downtown last night. Police respond to a collision on Wellington Street at Quebec Street April 11, at 8:45 p.m. The corner collision took place when a single vehicle attempted to complete a turn from Wellington Street and stuck a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — While fellow physicians were in Utterson last month meeting with MAHC board members, Dr. Luke Wu was in Ottawa for the baptism of his daughter who was born at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital last year. He wanted to be at the important meeting, but family came first Easter weekend […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Overnight traffic delays on Hwys. 11 and 117 early today were caused by a fuel truck fire in the northbound lanes of Hwy. 11. Police and firefighters responded at 1:30 a.m. There were no injuries. Hwy. 11 between High Falls Road and Highway 117 was closed for several hours. An environmental spill response […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — SSMH proponents need “convincing” the latest changes to MAHC’s redevelopment plan “have improved their offerings that will in fact result in two-fully functioning hospitals with shared services. And they say: “Our petition should be tabled this week in the Legislature and we have another petition out with the same list […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As reported here last month, MAHC has tweaked its hospitals plan. They will include 36 acute care beds at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital a decade from now — but only one bed for newborn labour and delivery. However, in confirming changes it already announced last week, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare […]
HUNTSVILLE — A high-wire criminal investigation is underway after thieves severed and removed a communication line on a utility pole. The theft of the copper wire occurred near Greer Road last Thursday, April 4, between 7 and 8 p.m. when the wires were actually cut. OPP Const. Dana Morris says “there was a service interruption […]
HUNTSVILLE — A man accused of having open liquor and cannabis “readily available” while driving has been charged with impaired operation of his vehicle after he rear-ended another driver at a police road check last week. Police arrested and charged Ian Watson, 34, of Bracebridge at a Seatbelt Enforcement check on the Easter Long Weekend. […]