BARRIE — The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Mental Health Program got a little financial boost from a paramedic. But it was the high-profile exposure for the program that has to recognized. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) received a $6,615 donation from local paramedic, author and mental health advocate Natalie Harris. “We are […]
HUNTSVILLE — A new fire sleigh and ATV are proving valuable new tools for firefighters here. The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to several call to assist Muskoka Paramedic Services in accessing patients on the ice and on the trails Feb. 10-11. Fire crews from Baysville responded to two calls requiring their ATV and […]
BRACEBRIDGE — International Women’s Day will be celebrated March 8, with the 8th annual Muskoka Women in Film Festival at the Rene Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge. The evening presentation will screen films that might otherwise not be seen in Muskoka, says a YWCA release, showcasing the role and vision of female directors, writers, actors, and […]
MUSKOKA — Andrew Bridle still considers himself a Little Brother. Even though he’s grown up, has a baby on the way, and he has two successful businesses on the side. And he’s a contractor who says he’s “constantly trying to keep up.” He’s the kind of guy who refuses to settle for just going through […]
MUSKOKA — The finalists for the five innovation awards of $1,000 each are now posted at www.iawards.ca. They come from all backgrounds across Muskoka. The winner of the $10,000 grand price will be announced at the IMPACT Awards gala at the JW Marriot in Rosseau on Thursday March 22, at 6 p.m.. The Muskoka initiative […]
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As firefighters in Muskoka take training on how to use the Naloxone drug-overdose kits in emergencies, the hospital at Bracebridge is reporting a higher than normal number of ER visits in February. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit warns anyone using street drugs to be extremely cautious about their supplies, as hospital […]
MUSKOKA — Doug Ford, who is drawing some big crowds down south on his PC leadership campaign, made three stops in Muskoka Tuesday. He started in Bala at the Lakeland Restaurant in the morning, not far from where his later brother Rob was at a local rehab resort while mayor of Toronto. He was greeted […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA – It turns out MPP Norm Miller is backing Caroline Mulroney. The Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, who had supported rival Christine Elliott when Patrick Brown won the PC Party leadership last time, tweeted his support back on Feb. 5. “After careful consideration of many factors I am proud to endorse Caroline Mulroney @C_Mulroney . […]