Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Signs of thanks for COVID-19 “heroes” are everywhere now. On TV, in social media and also said with pots and pan. Essential workers on the pandemic frontline — who can’t stay at home — appreciate the praise and respect albeit late. From window hearts to bus-sized billboards and fences […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Muskoka Conservancy urges everyone to stay home, be safe and maintain social distancing during pandemic. But if you are still want to get out, get exercise, fresh air and sunshine, they remind hikers of the current trail access restrictions on lands they hold in trust. They continue to monitor the outbreak and will […]

SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Bracebridge has its first COVID-19 case reported by the health unit. The female in her 60s is self-isolating after travel, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) on its webside today, April 16. She is the 174th case reported by the SMDHU, and is Case #172 And she brings to 15 the […]

HUNTSVILLE — A Good Samaritan is giving back — if they can. Provincial police here are trying to help locate the owner of a large sum of cash. They theorize that the owner gave the money away accidentally. They ask that the legitimate owner must be prepared to answer questions surrounding the circumstances of the misplacement […]

HALIBURTON — Two Saint Bernard dogs are in quarantine after a girl, 6, was flown to hospital after being attacked and bitten. Provincial police say that Sunday, April 12, just after 4 p.m. Haliburton Highlands OPP and emergency crews were called to a home on Gainforth Road, in Dysart Et Al Township, to assist with […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Continuity amid the COVID-19 crisis appears to be behind an announcement today on a new CAO for the town. The mayor and council stayed in-house while promoting its treasurer and CFO to the top civil servant job. In a release Thursday, April 16, officials say that “after a comprehensive recruitment process,” Stephen Rettie […]

HUNTSVILLE — Pandemic fears are heightening ongoing efforts here to control short-term rentals like Airbnb. Town officials say today that in response to the province’s April 3 update of essential services, the Town of Huntsville has issued a Letter for Short-Term Accommodations with restrictions for any booking after April 4. Reports out of Toronto say some condo residents […]