HUNTSVILLE — It was a fast and dangerous holiday for police and drivers in and around Huntsville this weekend with 191 charges — more than two thirds for speeding. Provincial police report that from Friday July 31 to Monday Aug. 3 Huntsville detachment officers took part in a busy Civic Day Long Weekend Safe Driving […]
MUSKOKA — This morning’s rain shouldn’t put a damper on the rest of the week, which looks good — through to Sunday night. A wet start to August will see a rebound the next few days, with above average temperatures for the second month of the summer. That’s not just an anecdotal observation from MuskokaTODAY.com’s […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run with an officer yesterday. On Tuesday Aug. 4, just after 3 p.m., the officer with the Highway Safety Division (HSD) Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team stopped the vehicle on Ferguson Road. As the officer approached the vehicle on […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A waterfront stroll can be a salubrious experience. A boardwalk promenade invites opportunities for reflection that can cause catharsis. The Muskoka Wharf affords that deepness, thanks to the inspired words and elementary wisdom out of the mouths of babes. Or more precisely their finger paints. The Muskoka Discovery Centre’s […]
MUSKOKA — The popularity of drive-through COVID testing is prompting more dates this month. Muskoka Community Paramedics are continuing tests if you are COVID asymptomatic. You don’t need an appointment at these drive-throughs. It’s free. Just bring your Ontario health card. They start tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Bala Sportspark BRACEBRIDGE: August 11 and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Gord Durnan proposed a toast today. To A.P. Cockburn — in a square already dubbed in his honour. But that isn’t enough for a group of heritage enthusiasts, who want the August civic holiday named in honour of the great man who helped pioneer the Gateway to Muskoka. With […]
MUSKOKA — Going back to the library will be a new, safer experience for knowledge seekers. Governments are taking advantage of the pandemic to catch up on municipal infrastructure repairs. Count libraries among the projects receiving money and effort. Both Gravenhurst and Huntsville are working on renovations and anticipate re-opening their doors this fall with […]
ORILLIA — Parks Canada advises that re-installation of the Samuel de Champlain statue as part of the monument in the City of Orillia’s Couchiching Beach Park has been deferred to allow for additional progress on the implementation of the Samuel de Champlain Monument Working Group recommendations. The plan is on hold pending “more consultation and […]