LETTER TO EDITOR: Last year 26 students from Gravenhurst were accepted at universities such as Queens, Trent, Ottawa and Toronto, and colleges such as Fanshawe, Algonquin, Seneca and Georgian. Their dreams of a higher education and a better way of life have been assisted by citizens from Gravenhurst, who over the past 13 years have […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com RAMA — When you’re 83 seniors moments happen. A word slips your mind, you have to take a step back to catch your breath. But it’s all good for Gordon Lightfoot, who can still remember and deliver memorable lyrics from his decades old hits. And while his concerts now are more […]
BAYSVILLE — An ATV driver who entered a ditch and collided with a hydro pole yesterday afternoon died, say police who are investigating the fatal single vehicle collision here. They say that on Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m., emergency services responded to Dickie Lake Road in Lake of Bays Township, just east of Baysville. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Annie Williams Park continues to suffer from a spate of vandalism. Frustrated police are now turning to the public to help solve these senseless crimes. They want help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for several incidents of mischief at the popular summer retreat on the Muskoka River. They say that on June 2, while […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Voters remained true blue to the Tories last night as the riding remains in Conservative hands for another four years. Graydon Smith, with 20,216 votes, overcame a growing Green movement, which saw Matt Richter almost double his vote count to 18,102 from 9,438 in 2018. Four years before […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Graydon Smith is “extremely humbled” to be the new MPP. The Conservative won, who the riding by more than 2,100 votes over the Greens’ Matt Richter, said he was “not surprised that it was a close race.” Smith received the support of 20,216 voters, Richter 18,102. The difference […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA – Those up to watch the Queen’s Jubilee celebration will be able to beat voting line-ups at the polls. Today’s provincial election could be as historic as the Royal tribute. With about 10 per cent at the advance polls it could be a long day – and night. Candidates were out this morning […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLVE — Parry Sound-Muskoka is now one of the ridings to watch in tomorrow’s Ontario election. Various provincial polls — public, private and party — have the incumbent Progressive Conservatives in close race with the surging Greens. Last week’s advance polls show a 10 per cent voter turnout, say the Greens, […]