ORILLIA — Police have released suspect descriptions of two people after an armed robbery and assault here Sunday. On June 10 at 6:30 p.m. provincial police in Orillia were called to a Memorial Avenue business, with reports of a robbery that had just occurred. The OPP learned two unidentified males approached the victims and an […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Driving Miss Daisy was a popular American film. Driving Miss Gracie was a local legend. Grace Brown was the wife of Jack Brown, of the famous Brown’s Beverages pop business in Gravenhurst. And though she couldn’t drive, she owned one of the best cars in town. A gorgeous brown […]
MUSKOKA — South to north, Muskoka was hit with a huge rolling storm Wednesday afternoon before 2 p.m. A large swath of Gravenhurst is without power after the thunderstorm whipped up winds and rain that knocked out hydro to some 5,000 homes and businesses, according to Veridian, one of two service providers in the Muskoka […]
BRACEBRIDGE — A Shier Street residence was razed early today. Bracebridge Fire was called out at 1:48 Wednesday. No one was injured.
MINETT — In the world of TV home makeovers, this one on Muskoka promises to be worth tuning in to. On Thursday morning, between 7-9 a.m. Muskoka’s top resort will unveil its new look for 2018 on the CP24 Toronto Morning Show for a live sneak peek of the public space redesign. It’s a teaser […]
BOBCAYGEON — A sexual assault and robbery report has police hunting a bearded male with long hair. Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) detachment of the OPP are investigating the incident. The say it reportedly took place early in the morning on Thursday May 17, 2018; south of Bobcaygeon in the area of […]
MUSKOKA, PARRY SOUND, NIPISSING — A Mental Health Crisis Line for children and youth, their parents, caregivers and service providers officially launched on Tuesday, June 12. The Crisis Line, which is accessed through a single toll-free number, 1.844.287.9072, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. The […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — Bear sightings are growing in Central Ontario. Police and conservation officers are getting more calls about nuisance bears. On Saturday June 9, at 7:30 a.m. OPP in Barrie responded to reports of a bear digging around a dumpster near a business in the Craighurst area of Oro Medonte Township. The bear departed prior […]