‘EXPECT CASES TO RISE’ IN DAYS, WEEKS Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — With four more cases of the coronavirus confirmed today in Muskoka — and evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in the region — health officials are warning the pandemic is spreading in the community and as returning travellers get back their test […]

MUSKOKA — Municipalites in Muskoka have issued local orders to close parks facilities following Monday’s provincial announcement to do so. In Gravenhurst all of its parks and recreational amenities are now closed until further notice effective Tuesday, March 30. They say staff will be cordoning off outdoor recreational amenities through a combination of fencing and warning tape […]

ONTARIO — It’s still OK for most people to go outside for a walk, a bike ride — or the kids to play in the backyard — but community park facilities are now officially off limits as are dog parks. Public trails are still OK to use — but keep your distance. Premier Doug Ford […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Good news today for local COVID-19 preparedness. Muskoka’s two hospital “have just been able to procure four additional ventilators,” says Katherine Craine, of the Hunstville Hospital Foundation (HHF), which told officials to buy whatever equipment they need and could get their hands on and the foundation would cover the […]

QUEEN’S PARK — If you’re over age 70 — you’re in for a long haul. Today, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health recommended that everyone over 70 years of age or with a compromised immune system should self isolate as well. “Everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 – […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The community response for emergency cash and supplies to combat COVID-19 has been enormous at the Bracebridge and Huntsville hospital foundations. In just 10 days since launching its Emergency Response Fund March 21, the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF) has been overwhelmed with donations. Foundation director Colin Miller said […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Spring flooding has begun following rain during the weekend. Bracebridge works officials said Monday that a section Germania Road — in east end of town — is closed between Waters Road and 1507 Germania Rd. They are also urging caution on Campbell’s Road.

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Concerns about cottagers coming north adding pressure to local health services are being met with a large donation by some of “neighbours.” In response to the hospitals’ call for cash and supplies for its Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund, a group of cottagers has donated $135,000 to the South Muskoka […]