Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com NORTH BAY — Riding the Northlander one-way from Gravenhurst to Toronto will cost adults $67, seniors/students $57 and kids $33.50. Return costs are double that for the train the still has not start date for service. That’s the word today as fares were finally announced at Ontario Northland’s headquarters in North […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — A near tragedy was averted early this morning when a fire broke out behind the Bala Falls Pub with flames just feet from the front side of the Kee to Bala. Muskoka Lakes Firefighters jumped on the flames just before 6 a.m. Monday after a 911 call about “reported […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PHOTOS Alex Hogg | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — I’m immortalized. Photographers are often camera-shy. Not always I. But thanks to the ‘RMS Segwun Storyboard’ project unveiled last weekend, I can now say I’ve been painted into the centre of an iconic Muskoka artwork. And who doesn’t secretly want to live on on canvas? […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — While Romeo and Juliet engaged in forbidden romance on the Rene Caisse stage Saturday night, across the hallway a different act played out here at centre court in the high school gymnasium. Far from the star-crossed lovers, the Big Trouble in Bracebridge was the dramatic, grappling sounds echoing off […]
HUNTSVILLE — Police have charged a Huntsville with Criminal Harassment and Breach of Recognizance after he was arrested near Riverside Public School Wednesday. Police say that on April 1, at 3:05 p.m. they responded to a disturbance call on Brunel Road. School staff reported a male waving a sign and yelling about his disdain for […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — A North Dundas Township man will be in court next Wednesday charged with multiple alleged sex assaults against children at a Muskoka resort. Last Wednesday, March 18, police from Huntsville, in partnership with the OPP Muskoka Crime Unit, initiated an investigation into two sexual assaults. Tonight they told MuskokaTODAY.com […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Easter is a time when hope springs eternal. Kim Evans is well aware of that as owner of Blooming Muskoka. It’s one of her busiest times of the year. So her vacant store window this week prompted the obvious question. Another one bites the dust? Upon closer inspection the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Two drivers here were charged yesterday with impaired operation and stunt driving after being caught by police. On March 31, at 3:15 p.m., police were called to a single vehicle collision on Brunel Road near Muskoka Road 10. Several passing motorists called 911 when a vehicle hit the guard […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A Brampton man was in bail court this morning charged with what police are calling a “targetted” armed attack at a First Street South residence in Gravenhurst last night. On Monday, March 30 at 7:10 p.m., officers responded to an emergency call at the home after a man tried […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A “threatening phone call” Tuesday morning to Muskoka Falls Public School just before classes started had students and staff safely sheltering in place. The move was out of an abundance of caution, say police who continue to investigate the nature of the call. They did not say what the caller […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville man who was on probation — and who will be in bail court tomorrow — faces three charges including robbery with intent following a frenetic and “panicked” robbery attempt at a popular West End convenience store here Thursday night “right on closing time.” Police say that on […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT CARLING — A large police presence here Sunday morning, on Hwy. 118, near the arena and municipal hall ended safely the OPP say following a disturbance at residence on the east side of the entrance to the west Muskoka community. But fortunately no threat to public safety. The full response […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — A months-long dispute between neighbours ended yesterday in charges following an attempt by police made to first mediate. On Sunday March 29, officers responded and spoke with both parties who they say had been engaged in serious arguments over the winter. The accused was cautioned to allow the victim […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — A sunny day Friday brought out the province’s so-called Sunshine List of employees topping the 100 grand pay scale in 2025. Among Muskoka’s town and township municipalities 115 who are on their payrolls are were paid six figures last year. According to provincial figures released today, they show Huntsville […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A Muskoka Lakes woman was in bail court this morning after a police raid two days ago on Southwood Road in Gravenhurst. The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested Whitney Wilson, 41, with multiple offences after a months-long police investigation. During the winter CSCU conducted an investigation into […]
GRAVENHURST — A complaint about a possible impaired driver early this morning led police to arrest a Washago man. On Thursday, March 27, at 12:10 a.m., police responded to a concern from a member of the public about the suspected condition of a driver near a fast food restaurant in Gravenhurst. Officers located the vehicle […]
MUSKOKA — Three drivers face separate charges involving alcohol, drugs and speeding this week. On Tuesday, March 24, at 9:40 p.m., an officer in Bracebridge conducting proactive patrols made a traffic stop on Dominion Street and charged 35-year-old Timothy Bonnis, of Gravenhurst, with: Impaired operation (drug) Possession of schedule I substance -Cocaine Driving while under […]
Letter to the Editor: Gravenhurst could be a retirees’ paradise. When my wife, Roberta, and I moved into town in April of 1998 it sure had that potential. The very good Seniors Centre on First Street was the first place we joined. The Legion was also one busy place at that time and we joined […]
GRAVENHURST — Spring forward with a whole new wardrobe from The Hope Chest at St. James Anglican Church April 11. An end-of-season give-away at the popular drop-in will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The free men’s and women’s outfits and shoes have no limit,” says church member Mary Flavell Léger. “Take what you […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Two food banks, four school breakfast programs, scouts and Muskoka’s army cadets have received $13,500 in charitable donations from the local legion. Treasurer Lee Coles and president Lu Hoffman-Steiger handed out cheques to six of the eight grateful recipients at last night’s monthly general meeting of Branch #302. Members […]