Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Eva Zachary, executive director of Muskoka Victim Services, received the Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction today. Since 2010 she has helped those who have raised awareness of victims’ issues in Ontario and uplifted people who have experienced victimization due to crime, says the 2024-25 provincial citation. “Eva […]
GRAVENHURST — Bruce Hemphill, a man known for his considerable community involvement, is the Town of Gravenhurst’s Senior of the Year. Mayor Heidi Lorenz made the announcement at the Gravenhurst Opera House earlier today during the 41st annual Mayor’s Tea. “On behalf of council, town staff, and everyone in Gravenhurst, I want to thank Bruce […]
ORILLIA — A boater was charged with impaired operation yesterday after attempting to dock his boat. Police charged James Hay, 61, of Orillia, with impaired operation of a vessel following an incident in a restricted docking zone. They say that on June 9, at approximately 5:30 p.m., OPP officers responded to reports of a boat […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: To Muskoka Algonguin Healthcare, MPP Graydon Smith and Bracebridge Town Council Re: Public deserves full transparency of South Muskoka Memorial Hospital development — and obstetrics decision delay I am writing (again) to express profound disappointment — and growing concern — over the actions of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare regarding hospital site selection and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — More than six months in waiting — and with the summer high hospital season and patients already crowding ERs — an updated release from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has drawn keen interest. Even as is add next to nothing on the controversial project dividing the District of Muskoka. This also […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Almost three months after moving obstetric services to Huntsville, MAHC remains unsure of whether to allow moms to routinely give birth to their babies at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. During that time about dozen newborns have emerged single-sited at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Annually just over 200 babies are […]
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES — Two men are dead and a third male was able to swim to shore after their boat capsized here yesterday afternoon. OPP in the City of Kawartha Lakes said early last night they are investigating the accident, which took place mid-afternoon Sunday and claimed the lives of two adult males. […]
HUNTSVILLE — The OPP’s detachment in Huntsville is partnering with the Town of Huntsville and the Algonquin Theatre to present a free learning opportunity for the public about in the areas of Human trafficking and Child Exploitation. Presentations will be made by the O.P.P. Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Units. This session will discuss the ways […]