Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A second person at The Pines has tested positive for COVID-19. After a male worker tested positive a resident has now come down with the coronavirus. Both have mild symptoms, says a District of Muskoka release tonight. They say the resident has been moved to an isolation area to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Living the dream is proving costly for some would-be cottagers. Imagine packing the car, stopping a Weber’s and arriving at the lake Friday to find the cottage owner doesn’t know who you are or what you’re doing there. Police here are warning of on-line cottage rental scam they’re investigating. […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Kitchener man charged with theft a week ago was arrested again last night in Huntsville after police got a 911 call about vehicles being broken into on Veteran’s Way. Police say that on Tuesday Sept. 1 about 10:35 p.m., officers responded to a downtown address here, where they found Bryan Noble, 25. […]
MUSKOKA — As predicted, September is off to a wet start. Heavy rain overnight and again Wednesday morning is typical for this month, which typically sees the beginning of the gradual decrease in temperatures of autumn. This year should be no exception, writes Peter Kimbell of Environment Canada. That being said, he says the temperature […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Normal school it’s not. But it will be instructed in a normal calendar year. So don’t expect extra days of classes or fewer holidays to make up for lost time this spring as students, teachers and custodians return to the classroom. Christmas and March breaks remain the same. That’s […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — If you haven’t got cloth mask for your school kid now — better get sewing fast. Or save up — because buying a good one isn’t cheap if you can’t pick up a free one from local volunteers. With Ontario students returning to the classroom next week, new guidelines […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — It’s a new season today — and a new opportunity. Summer is virtually over — according to the calendar. And it’s been one for the books. Not only are schools getting ready to open, but businesses are looking forward to a great new beginning. With the help of the […]
GRAVENHURST — Firefighters were called out on average every day this month. Of the 31 days in August they responded to 31 911 calls for service. “August was a fairly active month for your volunteer firefighters in Gravenhurst,” they say on Twitter. “Our monthly ‘stats’ are illustrated for you below.” They add: “As we prepare […]