Beloved Muskoka musicians return for a holiday program of classics, Caribbean carol, and warm seasonal cheer at Zion Presbyterian Church Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORRANCE — Two of Muskoka’s most enduring musical figures are teaming up for a festive evening of Christmas music next Wednesday at Zion Presbyterian Church. “Feel the Christmas Spirit,” set for […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Death and taxes … two things everyone counts on. A third is Muskoka taxpayers paying more in its six municipalities and at the district level. Which is a good thing as in you get what you pay for — or  pay to play. So what does 2026 mean for […]

Cyber hack stole personal information with banking, passport, social insurance, health information, credit card, work, religious, criminal record data  Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The Town of Huntsville says its 19-month investigation into a massive ransomware attack that crippled municipal computer systems for more than a month has concluded, confirming that personal information was […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Elderberries Choir delivered a musical “moment in time” this weekend, offering Peace and joy through a pair of warm, spirited holiday concerts that contrasted the wintry weather outside. Performing Saturday night at St. James Anglican Church and again Sunday afternoon at Trinity United Church, the Gravenhurst ensemble condensed […]

SUSAN KEAST  — Special to MuskokaTODAY.com RYDE — Rural residents know the importance of safety and being prepared more than many. Last December’s winter blast re-enforced that. Still some were unprepared. This year to refresh their memories the Ryde Co-op at 1624 Barkway Road hosted a well-attended Emergency Preparedness Workshop Thursday bringing together local residents eager to […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Within a month Bala has lost its Beer Store and TD Bank branch, but hope is stirring in the most unexpected of places: the local Legion. Branch #424 president Dennis Mills, a former four-term Toronto Danforth Liberal MP and lifelong advocate for community causes, stands at the heart of […]

JACK HUTTON Special to MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — A mutual friend of ours, Don McCulloch, a long-time Bala Legion member — better known as “Coach” — will not soon forget taking the escalator on the Toronto subway exit at Yonge and St. Clair last week. On the way up the 88-year-old reached for his cell phone, […]

Beloved 33-year tradition expects thousands after last year’s snow cancellation By Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — After being cancelled by heavy snow last year, Bala’s long-running mystical Trek to Bethlehem returns Saturday night with a revised route, dozens of volunteers and the same immersive re-creation that has drawn generations of families for more than […]