Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Roland Perret had a “very interesting life” before succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer’s at age 91. A missionary who “felt called to India,” he was “very bright,” said his son Merrill, a retired Air Canada pilot who lives in Port Sydney and is taking part in this Sunday’s […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — “Better safe than sorry.” That’s the “bottom line” from Betty Allen, organizer of a popular summer community picnic and large growing social gathering of Gravenhurst “old-timers” at Gull Lake Rotary Park each July the past six years, which she regretably cancelled this week. After much deliberation on her part […]
BARRIE — “Healthcare has changed dramatically over the past two months,” admits Janice Skot, president and CEO of the region’s largest hospital and expanding health care centre located in Barrie. “Almost 3,500 fewer procedures were performed compared to the same period last year.” She says the province “has set out strict criteria that must be […]
HUNTSVILLE — Bob Addison, a former mayor of Huntsville who served briefly in 1970, has died. Town of Huntsville flags have been lowered to half-mast at town facilities in his honour. Robert (Bob) Addison, ppointed at age 33, was first elected to town ouncil in January 1968. He was appointed as mayor from August 4, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The Alzheimer Society of Muskoka (MAS) needs a “really big virtual crowd” for Sunday’s 23rd annual Walk for Alzheimer’s. “There are almost 5,000 residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia in Muskoka and Parry Sound,” organizers say. And the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka has 585 of them registered clients […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s going to be a long hot summer in town for most without cottages. The Town of Gravenhurst has announced that some beaches and more recreation amenities are due to re-open here the day after tomorrow. In a release today, the town said that on Friday, May 29, they are continuing to ease […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As a “gut-wrenching” military report today cites “disturbing” conditions in select LTCs, local health-care providers are calling on the public to help with a shortage of masks, gowns and more. With PPE budgets ballooning, hospitals, paramedics, care homes and others are calling for help with “critical supplies” that are […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The “pandemic pause” — as I like to call it — has produced some evocative images that tug at your heart while offering praise and optimism amid the new norm. From a sign at the Scout Hall where they “hope” to back in September; to a pickup truck with […]