GRAVENHURST — The crisp, new red and white Canadian flags lining the main street of Gravenhurst this weekend are a sign that Muskoka has not given up in its fight against climate change. After more than a month of drowning in knee-high spring waters, were holding heads above water as we an overdure start to […]
Mark Clairmont Owner/Publisher | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — News Flash! Muskoka gets new magazine. That’s how my dad, Hugh, and I announced Muskoka TODAY, ‘An Alternative Press’ News Magazine that we launched 25 years ago this long weekend, Thursday, May 20, 1994. And from our ambitious and humble beginnings in print we’ve also been on line, […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for a brazened vandal armed with a weapon who slashed tires on nine vehicles next to the community policing office early yesterday. Provincial police say that on Friday May 17, at 2:20 a.m. officers were dispatched to a mischief complaint about vehicles located in a parking lot at the corner […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ANALYSIS HUNTSVILLE — After a flood of complaints and a torrent of criticism, a political showdown about the MNRF’s handling of the spring freshet turned into a bit of a dribble. And not the rush to a judgement as expected by its sudden timing. Call it trickle down economics, as Muskoka […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The Liberals and NDP have their candidates and now the Conservative Party is set to replace Tony Clement in just over a month from now. The electoral district association in Parry Sound-Muskoka announced Friday, May 17, that the nomination vote to select a local candidate will be held at the end of June. […]
Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Ron Jacques, owner of The Brick in Orillia, had a brilliant idea, which he pitched to the top brass at The Brick, Canada. Today his brilliant idea is shining as his new The Brick, Accents & More opens on the main street of Gravenhurst in what was formerly Mac’s […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The time and date have been set, the venue chosen, the corners and contenders booked — and all those who were shouting and name-calling will be in the same ring together. It’s Round 1 and the fight is on for Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. the Huntsville Town Hall. […]
ORO — The ‘Tongue’ is back on Hwy. 11. Which means the Rolling Stones are coming to Burl’s Creek as planned June 29. After Mick Jagger, 75, came down ill, the anticipated show was postponed in late March. Now cleared to perform again, Jagger and The Stones are headed back to Oro Canada Day for […]