Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Good and not so good news on the local vaccine front today for those struggling to get an injection or even get on a waiting list. Dr. Charles Gardner says in addition to the two-shot Pfizer vaccine already in use, Simcoe-Muskoka will be getting additional Moderna vaccines later this […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Huntsville has its 82nd case of COVID today in a devastating week of reporting by the health unit, which also posted 29 other cases in Simcoe. On Monday, Huntsville had 11 cases reported. Muskoka’s largest town leads all six municipalities in the district, with Gravenhurst and Muskoka Lakes Township […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Two intruders found in a home Sunday morning have been charged after being confronted by the owner. Police were called to a break-and-enter on Ashforth Drive in Muskoka Lakes Township, March 7 at 9:45 a.m. after the homeowner returned to their residence and found men inside and told them to leave. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Red flags went up today after 11 people in Huntsville — including 4 under the age of 18 with close contact — tested COVID-positive over the weekend A man from Gravenhurst was part of an outbreak. And 109 people from Simcoe brought the three-day total since Friday to 121. […]
MUSKOKA — Internatonal Women’s Day today is being celebrated individually and collectively here including a Zoom call today. Local chambers of commerce are hosting ‘Fostering Resilience and Sharing Secrets of Success, a three-hour panel event to highlight women’s achievements and leading roles in business and life. It’s on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — When you’re 86 things slip your mind. Like leaving your vehicle and returning to retrieve your mask to pick up takeout. A simple mistake easily remedied by a quick turnaround. Alzheimer’s experts say don’t worry about forgetting your password — worry if you don’t know what to do with […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Kjell Iversen knows this town like the back of his hands. And he should. The 90-year-old cabbie has travelled every street, road and highway in town hundreds of times — likely more — metering millions of miles in dozens of sedans. His hands on top of the wheel, staring […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — “Calls for ‘restricted red’ worked.” Social media erupted with the news today as business groups celebrated their lobbying efforts after the province announced both the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) will be moving into the Red-Control zone of […]