Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com QUEEN’S PARK — For a government in trouble, it’s probably no surprise today that MPP Norm Miller wasn’t named to cabinet in a Ford government shuffle. The Parliamentary Assistant to the premier (who is the minitser of intergovernmental affairs) was not among a number of high-level ministers joining or moving in […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The train is coming back. But don’t get too excited, yet(?). It’s not the Northlander — at least not the train that that many are dreaming of — after Premier Doug Ford promised it. And, of course, he’s never promised anything to Muskokans he can’t deliver. No, it’s the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — With Sino-Canadian relations at a recent low, here’s a local opportunity to reach out with an olive branch of your own. One that doesn’t involve shipping oil to China. Bethune Memorial House — “Birthplace of a Hero” — is looking for input going forward. They say: “Have Your Say!” […]
GRAVENHURST — Fast on the heels of closing the Muskoka Wharf splash pad and telling users to go to local beaches, the Town of Gravenhurst has sent out notice that Gull Lake Rotary Park won’t staff life guards on half of every weekend this summer. They said Tuesday that: “Due to a staff shortage of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A walk in the park just got a little safer here. The Town of Bracebridge, in partnership with Moose FM and Action First Aid, unveiled the first outdoor year-round SaveStation AED in Kelvin Grove Park Monday morning. It is a free and easy-to-use for anyone who is walking, swimming nearby or playing at […]
GRAVENHURST — An infrastructure review at the Muskoka Wharf Tuesday will see officials going dock to dock to assess their condition after 14 years. The town staff has hired Tatham Engineering for the day-long inspection June 18, from 7 a.m. and it could last 12 hours. During this time the public are urged to exercise […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Think the Raptors party was big today, wait till Sunday when Bracebridge honours itself at a barbecue to honour the hundreds and hundreds who volunteered to help during April’s flooding. On June 23 the town will host a BBQ and picnic at Annie Williams Memorial Park for people who filled sandbags and bailed […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORONTO — Raptors history continues to be made. ‘WE THE NORTH’ day in Toronto is turning out to be one of the greatest sports celebrations in Canada. After its historic win Thursday they are making more history Monday morning with their championship parade. And what a crowd — estimates are one […]