BRACEBRIDGE — A man found slumped over in a vehicle faces several drug possession charges. Provincial police say that on November 29, OPP officers responded to a report of a male slumped over in a vehicle in the Wellington Street Plaza. With the assistance of the Bracebridge Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), a quantity of […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A motorist accused of being impaired and fleeing the scene of an accident has been arrested and charged following an accident Thursday night on the main street here. Provincial police say they got a call about a collision on Manitoba Street, November 29, at 9 p.m. They say one driver fled the scene […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Rene Caisse never looked so warm or fashionable. The likeness of the local cancer treatment inventor was draped in a large red scarf this morning. And while Friday’s weather may not have been cold enough for scarves, five Muskoka Grandmothers were busy handing out the “Red Scarfs” for a good cause. Or more […]
HUNTSVILLE — After thanking local Santa Claus parade organizers in the legislature Thursday — and charity groups that collect toys and food to giveaway at Christmas — Tory MPP Norm Miller was in his home riding Friday announcing $187,000 in funding to “help create jobs and prosperity in rural and Indigenous communities. “ He made […]
MACTIER — The CP Holidday Train rolls into MacTier at 2:50 p.m. Friday at the Old CP Station downtown. The half-hour stop includes a quick concert by Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott. Then it’s on to Parry Sound for a 4 p.m. stop and concert. Then its off to Shawanaga First Nation and […]
BALA — You’ve heard about it, or maybe you’ve been on it years ago. Bala’s free Trek to Bethlehem this Saturday night (Dec. 1), while not the biggest or best-kept secret in this part of Central Ontario, is certainly a festive highlight in a busy holiday season in the tiny West Muskoka community. It takes […]
HUNTSVILLE — With hunting season hardly over, Huntsville OPP report hunting gear and a gun has gone missing. The owner believes it went missing in and around Main. St. W to Highway #11 area. The gear is described as follows; lever action rifle Marlin model 1895GBL, hunting vest made by Brown Pheasant and a hunter […]
BRACEBRIDGE – It’s now safe to skate, play hockey or visit the Bracebridge arena. An ammonia leak this week has been contained and cleaned up. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, the rink is good to go, again. Town officials confirmed the opening at 3:15 p.m. Information on facility hours, events and bookings can be made […]