Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Two Muskoka residents have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding contributions to Canada and the community. Holocaust survivor Dr. Eva Olsson, who has received multiple awards, and Penny Varney will be recognized March 8 on International Women’s Day, says the YWCA. The special Canadian commemorative […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Video from yesterday’s downtown fire that destroyed a historic building has police suspecting arson. Officers canvassed local businesses and residents for any video footage of what may have caused the fire, which has now led to a criminal investigation. “It is believed at this time that there was a […]
Jannette Harrison: 1943~2025 OBITUARY With heavy hearts, we share that Ruth Jannette Louise Harrison passed away peacefully on January 18, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Jannette will be missed and remembered with love by Goldie, her devoted husband of 63 years, and her children Sharon (& David) Randall, Lorraine (& Don) Wilson, Annette […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A police cruiser on Hwy. 11 northbound was struck tonight by a transport while investigating a two-vehicle accident. Officers weren’t injured, however a tow truck driver called to the first reported accident at 7:45 p.m. was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. Police say the accidents occurred just north […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — A massive, raging fire took out a corner block store and building with apartments in historic downtown Orillia this morning. The blaze at the intersection of Peter and Mississaga streets where the Mr. Comics is located, engulfed the old main street property just after 7:30 a.m. Firefighters battled icy […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — We’ve seen the end of tailing winds for a few days. Thank goodness. Drivers and police agree. The OPP responded to multiple motor vehicle collisions over the course of yesterday across south Muskoka and police are encouraging drivers to slow down and use caution. As another winter weather event began […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It used to be said that behind every successful man was a strong woman. Never more could have been said of Marion Fry, who died today in retirement at Aurora. She turned 99 Jan. 5. In a death notice the family admitted that while her husband, Cyril, was “not […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The Bears had a better weekend — relatively speaking. Even though they lost both Saturday and Sunday. They’re improving however so slowly after 30 games. And though they remain on the bottom rung of the PJHL’s North Carruthers Division, they at least are in some games now — even […]