BALA — Christmas came early Saturday thanks to Muskoka Lakes, where there was not one but two Santa Claus parades. At 1 p.m. on a bright, sunny — and not too cool — afternoon the first parade marched off from the east end of Bala with a long lineup of floats and three bands — […]
BARRIE — The Ontario Medical Association and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit are underscoring the importance of being immunized. Keeping children up to date with their immunizations is an important way to keep them and the whole community healthy. “On behalf of Ontario’s 31,500 practicing doctors I want to say that vaccines work, vaccines are […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — It’s not like it’s been a couple of millennia, but the Bala’s Trek to Bethlehem is just past a quarter of a century old. And if you haven’t made the trek to Bala for it, your’re truly missing one of greatest attractions in Muskoka — with a colourful, friendly […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Halloween thief helped themself to a camper trailer. Provincial police say they have been investigating the theft at a property on Lone Pine Drive, town of Huntsville. The theft was reported to police after it was discovered missing and police believe the trailer was stolen on Oct. 31 between the hours 8 […]
SEVERN TOWNSHIP — A public school here was under a brief hold and secure that was quickly resolved Tuesday afternoon. Provincial police say they issued the hold and secure at Severn Shores School in the Township of Severn. On Nov. 12, shortly before 2:30 p.m., the Orillia OPP received a serious call in close proximity […]
HUNTSVILLE — Three people known to have been “frequenting” Huntsville over the past month have been arrested with multiple fraud charges involving credit cards and the purchase of large bundle to lottery tickets. Provincial police say that following an extensive investigation, they have charged a trio of suspects: Corinne Butler, age 38, Fraud Under $5,000 X […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — A year after the last municipal election, Huntsville has a second mayor. Following the federal election of former mayor Scott Aitchison as MP-elect, at a special council meeting Nov. 12, councillors declared the office of the mayor vacant. They appointed deputy Mayor Karin Terziano as acting mayor and head […]
GRAVENHURST — Lest you forget today …. Another look at Remembrance Day in Gravenhurst.