PORT SYDNEY — Local Liberals filled the community hall here Wednesday night to nominate Trisha Cowie as their Parry Sound-Muskoka candidate for the Oct. 10 federal election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined them after to congratulate her and to say a few words to a crowd of about 200. MuskokaTODAY.com reporter and videographer Lois Cooper […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The health unit — which is facing severe funding cuts — offers the latest official tips on dealing with flood sandbags. Thousands of sandbags have been in use to protect homes and businesses during the flooding across Muskoka and North Simcoe. Once floodwaters recede, used sandbags should be considered contaminated, as they […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Forecasted rain and thundershowers amounting to 30-65 mms Thursday and Friday has MNRF officials continuing their local “flood warning.” It effects the Muskoka River, French River and Lower Pickerel River Watersheds, and will remain in place until Friday May 17. They still advise everyone to be aware as lake/river levels remain high […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Photos by Lois Cooper | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT SYDNEY — Liberals who saw the door open to a return to power in Parry Sound-Muskoka may not be in for a cake-walk. After a warm greeting at a Bracebridge fire station at 6 p.m., where he thanked flood first responders, Prime Minister Justin […]
WAHTA — Provincial police have wrapped up a First Nations “occupation” first report by MuskokaTODAY.com a few hours ago, just before 10 p.m. Wednesday nght. As of 1:40 a.m. Thursday, OPP report they have opened Muskoka Road 38 just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. They report now that they have concluded their operations on […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for a stolen District of Muskoka pickup truck after a break-in at the landfill in Gravenhurst Sunday Provincial police say that early May 5 someone went to the Beiers Road transfer site and removed a portion of the metal gate to gain access. Once inside the gate, the thief located keys […]
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s town council met today (May 7) at a special meeting to discuss the 2019 flood event, recovery efforts and resources available to residents. At it they instituted the voucher system to dispose of flood waste. It included one vehicle and trailer for free. Those with insurance could expect their insurance company to […]
FLOOD NOTES: May 6, 2019 TROOPS TREATED ROYALLY AT ARENA It took an army of volunteers to feed an army of volunteers. Bracebridge residents answered the call just like the Canadian Forces soldiers who came to their rescue. Breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks … the 300 reservists from the GTA have had them all at […]