SIMCOE MUSKOKA — You’ve probably got it or know somebody who has. And good luck to you both. Debilitating colds with sneezing and running noses are a start to a full-fledged, onset of the flu season. Which looks pretty severe so far. So, if you haven’t gotten your flu shot …. Do it ASAP. With […]
HUNTSVILLE — A Gofundme campaign is raising money for a local family who lost their century-old home early here this week. As of Tuesday, it had raised just over $17,000 of its $20,000 goal. According to the Gofundme page, put up by friends: “A fire has taken everything from my neighbours, friends and family. This is the old […]
HUNTSVILLE — A beautiful Saturday morning began at sunrise a with historic Huntsville farmhouse burning to the ground. Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire just before 6 a.m. on Britannia Road. They said that upon arrival crews encountered heavy fire in the attic area of the two-storey 100-year-old farmhouse. Two […]
ORILLIA — Optimistic thieves who stole three snowmobiles may be on the lookout for snow, just as police are searching for them. The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the assistance of the public in relation to a break and enter at a local business compound from which three used Parlaris snowmobiles […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Thanks for visiting. An Etobicoke man is in custody of the Crown after being an unwelcome guest in Muskoka. Provincial police say that on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2018, the Bracebridge Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted an investigation which led to a traffic stop. During this traffic stop […]
OTTAWA — Canada announced today its final regulations to phase out traditional coal-fired electricity by 2030. The federal government also published final greenhouse gas regulations for natural gas-fired electricity, which will both support the coal phase-out and create good, well-paying jobs in the electricity sector. In news release, it said “making a transition to cleaner […]
ORILLIA — The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and passengers to Lock It or Lose It. By taking a few simple precautions such as always locking your vehicle doors and leaving valuables out of sight, you can help protect your vehicle and its contents from theft this holiday season. Never leave […]
QUEEN’S PARK — Doug Ford’s strapped government is looking to the sins of a few to help bail out a province deep in debt. Ontario is inviting consumers and businesses to share their views on how beverage alcohol choice and convenience can be increased in the province. That would lead to a larger government consumption […]