HUNTSVILLE — Endless efforts to lift Muskokans out of poverty continues. On Friday, Nov. 8, YWCA Muskoka is hosting another day of Bridges Out of Poverty training in Huntsville. The workshop is designed for community individuals, educators, sector leaders and volunteers who are interested in broadening their mindset and making a difference. Bridges offers community […]
GRAVENHURST — An unidentified veteran police officer has been charged after a young cyclist was struck on a main street sidewalk by a mark police cruiser this summer. Provincial police say the charge comes after an investigation by officers at the Bracebridge OPP detachment, into the Aug. 8 incident on Muskoka Road North, in Gravenhurst […]
MINDEN — The body of a man found submerged in a vehicle has been identified. Provincial police provided an update Monday on last week’s original investigation. They said that on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, shortly after 8:30 a.m. officers of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the OPP located a vehicle in Kushog Lake near Highway […]
GRAVENHURST — If you’re in the mood early for Christmas shopping, the Gravenhurst Fire Department welcomes your donations this Sunday at the Canadian Tire. Firefighters are preparing for the Santa Claus Parade Saturday Nov. 23, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. As usual, firefighters will be will be leading off the parade with their 4th Annual Toy […]
GRAVENHURST — A fire in a four-plex has resulted in several citations being issued to the Brampton based landlord. Gravenhurst Fire officials said in a release Thursday that an investigation into conditions at his Bishop Street residence four-plex was prompted by a fire call Tuesday (Oct. 29). They say that at about 9 p.m. Firefighters […]
QUEEN’S PARK — Remembrances have begun early for Muskoka. Friday, in the Ontario Legislature, MPP Norm Miller congratulated MacTier on its new cenotaph and he highlighted Patrick Boyer’s new book about the First World War. Miller also encouraged all Ontarians to take part in Remembrance Day next Monday, Nov. 11. Miller: “I rise today as […]
GRAVENHURST — A young Halloween participant was struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating here in one of the most popular neighbourhoods for shelling out. Provincial police says six-year-old was struck on Fernwood Drive, in the Wartime Houses area, about 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 near sunset. The child was taken to hospital with minor […]
PORT CARLING — An armed robber who looked like a hold-over from Halloween is being sought in main street bank heist here Friday. Provincial police are the robbery at the Scotiabank on Maple Street in Port Carling Nov. 1. They say a man entered the bank just after 4 p.m. and produced a weapon, demanding […]