GRAVENHURST — A driver who hesitated before reaching a RIDE inspection has been charged with impaired driving. Provincial police say that on Thursday May 31, 2018, at 11 p.m., OPP officers were conducting a RIDE check on Bethune Drive in Gravenhurst when an approaching vehicle stopped short of the officers and then proceeded slowly. As […]
HALIBURTON — The OPP bomb squad disposed of explosives on the scene after they were found abandoned Thursday. Provincial police say that on May 31, at about 12:38 p.m., Haliburton Highlands officers responded to a police assistance call to property on Redkenn Road in the Township of Dysart et al after the property owner located […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Matt Richter’s almost 12 years of hard work in the political trenches may be closer to paying off. The affable — and down to earth (understandable and relatable) — Green candidate is running in next week’s second place in the Parry Sound-Muskoka election. That’s according to the latest (and only […]
HUNTSVILLE — Why didn’t they think of that before they tore up the street? Ever think that after a street’s been torn up and put back together? To prevent that 20-20 hindsight, the Town of Huntsville is inviting residents to share their thoughts on a Main Street and Kent Park redesign. The District of Muskoka […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Love to dance to a live band? But you can’t find anywhere in Muskoka to enjoy a waltz, the fox trot or where to do the Lindy hop? Well, you’re in lucky, for a least one night. The Muskoka Big Band, a 17-piece spinoff of the Muskoka Concert Band, is playing the Royal […]
GRAVENHURST — Another summer comes with a fresh start for one of Muskoka’s top tourism business associations and will be led again by major resort representatives. At their May annual general meeting, Muskoka Tourism introduced its new board of directors for 2018/2019. They have elected a new executive team to help guide the organization, which […]
ELMVALE — A fire at the Elmvale Arena Tuesday has led to a half dozen charges against a 20-year-old male who was caught fleeing the scene, including arson and weapons charges. Provincial police say that on May 29, 2018, at 2:12 p.m., members of the Huronia West OPP Detachment were dispatched to the Elmvale Arena at […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Some of Muskoka top sports stars and supporters and volunteers were feted Tuesday in the Heart of Muskoka community. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, the Town of Bracebridge recognized and celebrated the outstanding achievements of local residents in volunteerism and sport at the Community Recognition and Sport Awards Ceremony held at Rene M. Caisse […]