Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — In response to Black Lives Matter demonstrations that took over local main streets last week, the district is finally moving toward ending “systemic racism” in Muskoka — including its own lilly white workforce. Monday, councillors “unanimously” passed a resolution “recognizing current calls for social reform to address systemic racism […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A dozen talented young Muskoka musicians serious about studying are getting financial help from the Men of Song. The Bracebridge-based vocal ensemble announced their 2020 bursary awards on the group’s 36th anniversary. The male choristers provide choral music in Muskoka and the Sean Kelly Memorial Bursary Program, named after late founding member Sean Kelly, […]
SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Business owners and employees get to grill local health officials about COVID-19 Thursday at 3 p.m., as Stage 2 of re-opening Ontario ends its first week. The Zoom Q&A follows a free Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) information session on rules and regulations as more businesses open this week. It’s a virtual […]
PORT SYDNEY — Lisa MacLeod landed on her feet Friday at Trillium Resort and Spa ladened with cash for the ailing local tourism industry. The Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries joined MPP Norman Miller to announce $350,000 in tourism marketing support for Parry Sound-Muskoka. She also announced $100,000 in support for Resorts of […]
HUNTSVILLE — One man remains in custody on weapons charges and a female driver accused of driving at police is out on bail after, after both were also charged with drug offences here Saturday afternoon. Provincial police say that on June 11 at 3 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on Brunel Road. They say […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Grad season is exciting and unpredictable this year. And while schools are virtually in chaos — and until college and university studies are free — post-secondary students may have to pay a steeper price to learn. So the $100,000 that eligible Gravenhurst students will receive this year from the […]
ORILLIA — A Huntsville man faces charges of soliciting paid sex here last month. Provincial police say they arrested him for Communicating for the Purpose of Obtaining Sexual Services in the City of Orillia. On May 4 the Orillia OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Anti Human Trafficking Investigation Coordination Team were notified of a […]
GRAVENHURST — It was a cool day here Friday for the first customers on the “patio” balcony at Boston Pizza. A “few people” with “parkas and blankets” braved an early June cold-snap as the restaurant re-opened for partial in-house dining. Takeout and delivery has continued throughout most of pandemic. But there was no trouble social […]