Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It was an “emotional” night as music returned to Peter’s Players Saturday. Peter and Michelle Swanek welcomed back a small group of devoted music lovers to hear Juno winners Paul Reddick and Steve Marriner and the latter’s fellow Colin James band member Chris Caddell in a limited seating concert. […]
MUSKOKA — Hepatitis A has been circulating in Muskoka, says the health unit. And the best way to prevent it is to get vaccinated. But supply of the vaccine is limited, they say in a release today. Appointments for free Hepatitis A immunization are now available for eligible residents of Muskoka at the Simcoe Muskoka District […]
MUSKOKA — Today’s your lucky day to help Hospice Muskoka and remember a loved one during the pandemic. The deadline for ordering butterflies for their uplifting Sept. 13 event has been extended to 4 p.m. Aug. 10. One butterfly is $30 and it’s four for $100. Order yours online here or from the Butterfly Release […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — While the pandemic has undoubtedly hit many hard, for the most part it’s business as usual in the Muskokas. Streets are teeming with people in masks and traffic is backed up. And that’s no Trumpism. Tourist attractions are seeing a steady flow of permanent and seasonal residents, tourists and […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Police are investigating after a man out for an early morning walk yesterday was found in the water near a dock on Three Mile Lake. Provincial police say that just after 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, officers responded to the emergency call. They say the 43-year-old man had gone for a […]
ORILLIA — Two Muskoka residents face drug charges here after public complaint Tuesday. Provincial police arrested and charged the male and female after a traffic stop Aug. 4, just before 3 p.m., They say they received a call from a concerned motorist regarding a vehicle that was believed to be operated by an impaired driver. […]
GRAVENHURST — The Orillia driver who fled a police hit-and-run here Tuesday was found and charged yesterday with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon among other driving offences. Provincial police say that just after 3 p.m. Aug. 4 an officer with the Highway Safety Division (HSD) Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team stopped […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — An “abusive” traffic control person has been let go after a “horrified” mom complained he verbally assaulted her and inferred she and her adult son and grand-daughter were “retarded.” Tina Kennett, says she received an apology from J.B. Enterprises, the contractor hired by the District of Muskoka to do […]