GRAVENHURST — A Georgetown man who was a passenger involved in an accident Tuesday on a utility terrain vehicle has died. Police say that on September 18, 2018, at 8 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a UTV crash that occurred on Blackfly Boulevard in the Town of Gravenhurst. The driver was […]
Mary Leger | St. James Anglican Church GRAVENHURST — Our pets did not ask us to take them into our homes but, once there, they love us unconditionally. Isn’t it appropriate, then, that once a year we bring our pets together to give thanks for the years of loyalty they have given us, and to […]
GRAVENHURST — A Gravenhurst woman’s volunteer efforts with the Royal Canadian Legion and Addiction Outreach Services have earned her national recognition. During a town council meeting this week, acting mayor Randy Jorgensen and council acknowledged the immense volunteer efforts of Pamela Davidson who was named to receive the distinguished Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Award. “We […]
GRAVENHURST — Steve Hill’s solo show is definitely not one of the loneliest numbers you’ll ever hear – or see. Hill’s show promoter Terry McRae, of Shantero Productions, calls Hill “the most spectacular one-man band on the planet. And Hill is touring in support of his critically acclaimed Steve Hill: The One-Man Blues Rock Band. He’ll be […]
LINDSAY — Parents — and students — wanting a new portal into their public eduction system can get a free mobile app to keep them up to date on some school happenings. Trillium Lakelands District School Board has launched the app it says to keep students, parents, staff, and community members informed about their schools […]
ORILLIA — An Orillia woman is among three people — aged 20, 21 and 22 — who face numerous drug and gun charges — including possession of a loaded handgun after a traffic stop here last Friday. OPP from the Orillia detachment says they arrested and charged the trio Sept. 14, 2018, at 2:40 a.m. […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — If you’ve notice the return of a few mosquitoes, you’re not alone. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is advising the public to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites, after recent laboratory results confirmed a positive human case of West Nile virus in Simcoe County. This is the first human case to […]
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — Residents around Leonard Lake are being cautioned by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHI) about a potential blue-green algae bloom. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has collected water samples to confirm the presence of blue-green algae. They say in a release Friday evening that wind […]