Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — ’Tis the season to enjoy all that is splendour at our doorsteps. Muskoka is at the heart of one of the greatest ‘Cavalcades of Colour’ in decades. Now that’s something to be thankful this Thanksgiving. Across central Ontario roads are filled with tour buses headed for Algonquin Park to […]
GRAVENHURST — Municipal Heritage Committee members are looking for a window of opportunity Wednesday. After taking a rain check on the unveiling of the Swedetown interpretive panel on Phillip Street, the new date this Wednesday is looking iffy. On Thanksgiving Monday the forecast was calling for a 40 per cent chance of showers. But, as […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com On Thanksgiving Saturday the Toronto Star printed a full page on the Bala Cranberry Festival next weekend. The Town of Gravenhurst did not get a mention. However, Bracebridge, a full “40 minutes” away from Bala, got a main street photo and a write-up about what to buy there and where. Why […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — There’s a lot to be thankful for this holiday weekend with one of the best Cavalcades of Colour in Muskoka in decades. But if you’re a thespian or wannabe who loves the Sound of Music, you’ve already checked your email and have spread the joy with family and friends […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — “5, 6, 7, 8 … step, step, pirouette, and you’re done. Take a bow.” You think America’s Got Talent — try Muskoka. Standing in front of Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell would’ve seemed easier last weekend for a bunch singers and dancers who faced the music of auditioning for […]
Photos and story by Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — If you thought the Leafs were exciting to watch, the Muskoka Shield put on as entertaining a show this afternoon in their home season opener. And payback was sweet for the Jr. A club with Braeden Mitchell potting a hat trick and rookie Isaac Locker […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Leafs packed up their golf bags and are off to Detroit tonight for their final home-and-home preseason game (again tomorrow) with the Wings. Both the team an the town were happy with the three-day stay, as hundreds of giddy fans, elementary and high school students (who got to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — An afternoon matinee — today at 1 p.m. — may not be the ideal time to kick off your home season. But for the Muskoka Shield who are anxious to redeem their last game’s loss to Bancroft, another shot at the Rock Hounds is a good way to welcome […]