Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As hospitals grapple with bed funding, new staff concerns about a long-standing policy of supporting worker retirement recognition and celebrations has led to changes by MAHC. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare issued a statement, Jan. 29, to all staff from human resources re: Retirement Policy “… ensuring employees are well-informed of […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP — A draft proposal for township staff to investigate a bylaw for a Municipal Contractor Licensing System is being vehemently opposed by a couple hundred plus Muskoka Lakes Township builders and supporters. Last month Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Muskoka Builders’ Association and Our Muskoka Stakeholders Association wrote […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Downtown business owners are being canvassed and being asked to consider a resurrection of its Business Improvement Area (BIA) currently on three-year hiatus. Chamber board vice chair Eric Daly and town councillor Penny Varney have been out on the hustings gauging support for its return and positively trying anything […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — An undetermined cause a fire destroyed a home here yesterday afternoon. On February 5 at 3 p.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Oak Ridge Road in Huntsville. The homeowner and their pet dog were not home at the time […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The District of Muskoka began work this week on the town’s closed Silver Bridge. Contractor Clearwater Structures Inc. is on site installing a temporary support structure, which will be used during this year’s construction before it is scheduled to reopen by end of 2026, the District of Muskoka engineering and public works commissioner James Steele said today in an update. The work follows a safety […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT SYDNEY — With just “six more weeks” till spring, winter lovers, snowmobilers, indoor and outdoor health enthusiasts are urged to join Premier Doug Ford and MPP Graydon Smith at the Port Sydney Community Hall Saturday for what they promise will be a “fun-filled” Saturday afternoon in support of local hospitals. […]

MUSKOKA — The Alzheimer Society of Muskoka has a new executive director. John Andresen brings more than 25 years experience in fundraising and community development within the non-profit sector. His professional background includes work as both a consultant and senior staff member with large organizations such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada, United Way, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — People without a primary care provider may miss the opportunity to be screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer as recommended by Cancer Care Ontario. Join local health providers Wednesday to discuss why cancer screening matters and an opportunity to ensure you are up to date with the recommended Cancer Care Ontario guidelines. […]