MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — A fail to remain accident suspect sought by police has them asking for public help in locating a white pickup truck last seen Thursday past in the late afternoon. The OPP is seeking assistance after the accident July 24, at 6 p.m. Officers responded to several complaints from motorists travelling on […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — “One long … and two short.” That was my advice from Captain Dave Sutherland as we came through the Narrows last night and I tooted my own horn on my 70th birthday. Actually it was the whistle on the Wenonah II. I wanted everyone to know I was celebrating […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Remembrance Day is every day at Mickle Cemetery, where a section just inside the old front gate is known as the “Legion Cemetery.” Graves are reserved for Canadian veterans who served and died. For decades hundreds of plots have been an honoured place to rest in peace and where […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It may be Summer in the pool, but it’s lacrosse all summer for Jared Allen. All-year — actually. And it’s getting busier for the Grade 8 GPS graduate, who’s no X-Box, couch potato-playing layabout. The fine, fit young 14-year-old recently made Team Ontario’s U15 field lacrosse team in May. […]
HALIBURTON — Three people suffered minor injuries after their boat ran ashore on island here Saturday. Police charged the female driver with impaired operation after responding to a boating collision on Kennisis Lake. They say that in the early hours of July 27 officers responded after three individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries. As a result of […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — Police continue to investigate a boating accident 10 days ago in which a swimmer was injured on Skeleton Lake. The OPP are seeking witnesses to the incident Saturday, July 19, just before 5 p.m. Emergency services responded near Skeleton Lake Road 5. A 22-year-old Georgina man was transported to hospital with […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Another blow to this west Muskoka village today. The Beer Store said today it is closing its Bala retail store Sept. 28. The iconic log landmark and cottage stop is one of 11 announced by the independent operator and is among 80 closures since May 2024. Word sent shock […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Another attempted break-in at the corner of Muskoka Road and James Street last night has resulted in the arrest of a Gravenhurst man suspected of break-ins and thefts at another business at the intersection in recent months. Police charged Connor McQuain, 34, with Break and Enter, Mischief and Fail […]