BRACEBRIDGE — A “novice” driver charged with stunt driving faces numerous charges in addition to speeding, including open alcohol and dangerous operation of a vehicle Provincial police say that on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at 1:10 a.m., while on general patrol in the town of Bracebridge, an OPP officer noticed a vehicle travelling on Taylor […]
HUNTSVILLE — A local family here is driving away with a new Chevrolet Equinox and a $10,000 donation to the Town of Elora after their summer vacation trip won a national GM-sponsored road contest. The Shavers won ‘The Most Road Trippable Town in Canada’ after competing against eight other families from across Canada in search for […]
GRAVENHURST — Scouts Canada is hosting an open house and registration night for community members to learn more about the fun and adventure Scouting has to offer. Join them for a meet and greet with the Scouters and volunteers of 1st Gravenhurst Scouting. WHO: Members of the 1st Gravenhurst Scouting group. WHEN: Thursday September 5th, […]
MUSKOKA — Do you know a woman who goes above and beyond to make our community better.? Sure you do. Here’s your chance to recognize her. The YWCA Muskoka host its 18th annual Women of Distinction Awards gala in October and nominations are only open for a few more weeks. Nominations can be done easily […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: I’d like to express our thanks and commendation to all of the EMS personnel, fire and rescue, volunteers and OPP who attended yet another serious crash on Mortimer’s Point Road last Wednesday night (Aug. 28). Their professionalism was truly impressive. It took approximately 45 minutes to extricate the driver from the wreck […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Streets and sidewalks were bustling this morning on the first day of school, the end of summer and beginning of a fall term of school. For most it was getting back to the routine of going to bed early, a good breakfast then back to classes as usual. But […]
GRAVENHURST — “It could have been worse,” says Fire Chief Larry Brassard, but a fire at a home in Gravenhurst early yesterday afternoon (Thusday, Aug. 29) caused extensive damage. Just past 1 p.m. (Thursday, Aug. 29), Gravenhurst fire crews were called to a home on Lorne Street after the exterior wall of the home caught […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Survivors and the dead of the the Huronia Regional Centre may finally be able to rest a little more at peace now. In a “moving tribute to HRC survivors led by survivors,” a memorial now marks their last resting place, says supporter Debbie Vernon who helped bring it about, […]