Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott confirmed today that a 77-year-old Muskoka man is the first person with COVID-19 to die in the province. Elliott said the man had the coronavirus, but she said they are not sure whether he orginated it or he later came in contact with someone […]
GRAVENHURST — With self-isolation and innumerable businesses, organizations and groups cancelling out or closing for who knows how long — and March Break plans out the window — climate change advocates and those who still have to drive are heaving a sigh of relief as gas prices tumble. In Gravenhurst fuel prices have dropped more […]
BARRIE — Confusion reined at the opening this afternoon of the region’s first screening centre as people who lined up in the cold were reminded by one another to keep their social distance. According to Jane Cocking, communications spokesperson for RVH “it was evident those waiting for the 2 p.m. opening were not clear, despite […]
GRAVENHURST — Hydro customers with one of the local utilities have been promised a reprieve. Elexicon Energy (formerly Veridian Connections) says it “recognizes that this is a very difficult time for everyone, and we want our customers to know that we’re here to help and support them.” Elexicon is suspending all electricity disconnections until further […]
ORILLIA — As COVID-19 spreads, more private organization are stepping up to restrict the possible access to the virus. Locally, Casino Rama has finally given in to government and public concern and closed as of 3 p.m. Monday. Also in Orillia, the Orillia Museum of Art & History said at the same time that it […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Be safe, take care, keep your distance, wash your hands — don’t hoard. And don’t panic. Healthy advice most of us are heeding in these unprecedented times for most of us with community transmition approaching locally. Being asked to self-isolate at home if you are vulnerable, returning from vacation […]
ORILLIA — Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) has announced its visitor restrictions as COVID-19 spreads. Effective Monday, it says the hospital will permit only one visitor per patient at any given time, with visiting hours reduced from 24 hours a day, back to designated hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be some exceptions […]
HUNTSVILLE — The ski season is over here at the local ski hill. “After considerable thought and deliberation about our effort to help in reducing the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, and in what I believe is in the best interest of our guests, employees and local communities, Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area & the Muskoka Ski Club will suspend […]