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 […]
ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS — A Motorcyclist who was hit in the hand by the mirror of a passing vehicle Thursday was treated for minor injuries in a hit-and-run. Provincial police say that on Sept. 05, shortly before 5:30 p.m. officers were called to assist at a collision on Highway 118 just east of Carnarvon. They say […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Trisha Cowie is positively giddy about the coming election — expected to be called in a week’s time. “It’s a wide open race,” says the federal Liberal candidate who has already knocked on “thousands of doors” — and the writ hasn’t even been dropped. Yet, here she was Thursday […]