Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — A man who was allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and found bound up in a plastic box has led to charges against four other Orillia men. Police say four Orillia men face a variety of charges. On January 12, 2025, just before 8:30 p.m., officers of the Orillia OPP were dispatched […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — In a flurry of funding announcements today in the lead up to this week’s election call, the province says it will pay for four more beds at Muskoka Hospice-Andy’s Place in Port Carling. The details are forthcoming for the end of life health care provider that has struggled to meet […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police are looking for graffiti suspect after a pair of related incidents on Hwy. 60 earlier this month on Hwy. 60. The investigation began two weeks ago when reported and are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the individual involved. On January 11 and 12 police were called of a person spray painted graffiti […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — And the snow fell …. While the Elderberries were performing their postponed Christmas concert due to “Snowmageddon,” an afternoon that began with a full house audience walking inside under sunshine ended an hour later with a dusty flurry of snow in the air. At least the snow waited until […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — If Mike Schreiner were premier what would he do with Donald Trump’s tariffs? He’d squeeze the American president by going after neighbouring states. “Seventeen states we’re their number one trading partner. I would target products in those 17 states. Whether it’s Kentucky bourbon or Florida oranges. “I would […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The Bears managed another win — their fourth in 32 games their rookie PJHL season. This time a well-deserved 4-3 victory for the home team who hung in for quick end in OT. It was their second win over Penetang — vs. three losses to the Kings including when […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A provincial election Feb. 27 shows Donald Trump is already calling shots in Canada. Premier Doug Ford has thrown Ontario under the election bus, trumping Justin Trudeau’s Liberals at the polls this year. That’s 16 months before they have to. Conservatives don’t need a mandate; they have one […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — I wear a lot of hats — depending on what reporting or charity work I’m doing. A couple of favourites are GAP caps — one neon Green you can’t miss when I’m delivering food Thursdays. The other is a bit cooler black with Gravenhurst Against Poverty spelt out. But […]