MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — As suspected, that bluish-green tinge at the west end of Brandy Lake is an algae bloom. It’s been confirmed. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Andrew Scheer is “an honourable man” and Justin Trudeau is “a classic rich kid.” “Canada needs to be a leader on climate change.” “People are free to actualize as they see fit.” “This constant debt and deficit financing is what threatens the very programs that Canadians need and enjoy […]
GRAVENHURST — Fatalities involving swimmers who were outside designated swimming areas marked by buoy lines, have civic officials on the alert advising beachgoers to beware of the floaing blue and white rope markers. And that means everyone being aware and paying attention to the safety measures. So, with fall right around the corner, Gravenhurst’s park […]
GRAVENHURST — The Town ofGravenhurst Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Built Heritage Awards. The 2019 home and business recipients are: 210 North Street 160 Muskoka Beach Road 170 Muskoka Beach Road 610 Philip Street East 290 Muskoka Road South (Rombo’s Restaurant) “The Municipal Heritage Committee recognizes recent projects that […]
GRAVENHURST — A carbon monoxide (CO) alarm appears to have saved the lives of home owners here yesterday. Gravenhurst Fire officials say they got a call at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, from a homeowner on Fernwood Drive in Gravenhurst reporting a CO alarm. Firefighters from Station 1 found 600 ppm (parts per million) of […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — With the election official today and 40 days to go, candidates are teeing up their campaigns in what will be divisive national battle. But in the spirit of good sportsmanship, the Consveratives’ Scott Aitchison has invited the other candidates to dinner tomorrow after Thursday’s annual Huntsville Mayor’s Golf Tournament. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — On the road again, the Shavers just can’t wait to get on the road again. Around Muskoka in their new “Shaverolet” Equinox they will pick up in the next week, after winning a GM summer road trip contest this summer. The Huntsville family returned to Elora last Thursday (Sept. […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Forget Georgian Downs or Woodbine this Saturday, Sept. 14. Head down to the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre’s Terry Fox Auditorium for some “good, hearty, clean fun, for nine worthwhile causes.” “Come join us. Bring your family and friends and do something worthwhile. Have some great entertainment. Cause we’ll all have […]