Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE-HUNTSVILLE — Once around the block — twice or more around the track. Doesn’t matter. They all added up to to needed donations to help Muskokans with Alzheimer’s and other dementias receive personal care in their new journeys, while celebrating Memories (that) Matter to Us. That was the weekend theme as […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Dan and Tracy Nelson expect a “steady stream” of people Saturday afternoon here at Reynolds Funeral Home for a celebration of life for their son, Cody, who was tragically killed while riding his e-bike home from work to Uffington — where he grew up and lived with his family […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — When Bill Kalogripsas got the keys back for the old Oliver’s Coffee Shop here last fall, he said he was optimistic about another fast food outlet taking over the corner of Muskoka Road South and James Street where he and others have a history of restaurants. Including his Rombos where […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — In a dimly lit Norwood Theatre in the ‘Heart of Muskoka’ last Saturday morning, the main attraction wasn’t kiddy cartoons, but a bit of alleged funny business on screen. Not exactly the blockbuster 100 people counted on. But …. Two years ago it was a little different outside next […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. The statistics are staggering. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, as of 2025 over 770,000 Canadians are living with dementia and Alzheimer’s accounts for 60-80% of these cases. On May 30 and May 31, communities across Muskoka will take thousands of steps together […]

MUSKOKA — A fire danger rating of high has been called by local fire departments across Muskoka this week. What you need to know: All current open-air fire permits are suspended Daytime burning and fireworks are prohibited Evening burning (6pm-8am) is permitted with extreme caution Local conditions are being actively monitored by the Muskoka Association […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Muskoka’s “Heated Rivalry” this summer isn’t with Haliburton, but a cottage industry rocket-launched by hockey’s hottest international hit love story on Lake Muskoka. And a $25,000 a week waterfront rental. “You can’t underscore the importance of the tourism season here in Muskoka,” says Val Hamilton, executive director of the […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A motorcyclist was taken to hospital mid-afternoon today after an accident involving three drivers. The collision on Hwy. 11 South in Gravenhurst near Sparrow Lake Route D saw emergency services called out Thursday, May 28, at 3:50 p.m. Police, Muskoka EMS and Gravenhurst Fire Department responded to multiple report. Witnesses […]