Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — While provincial and federal governments are throwing money around and digging deeper into your pockets, they won’t be adding to their debts and deficits in the Heart of Muskoka. It may cost the town a lot more, but Bracebridge civic officials vow to plow ahead with a new arena/library […]
CENTRAL ONTARIO — Residents and visitors to Silver Lake, in Muskoka Lakes Township, and Lake St. John, in Ramara Township, are being cautioned about a confirmed cases of blue-green algae blooms. In Silver Lake it’s centred in the south-west area and in the south end of Lake St. John. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Deerhurst says it has been given a clean bill of health. Concerns about a COVID “cluster” at one of Muskoka’s largest resorts were assessed and dealt with as soon as they were known, says management. General manager Jesse Hamilton said the reason they remained open was because: “Until important […]
MUSKOKA — Two more beaches are back under swim advisories again. Both the Port Sydney Beach and the West Gravenhurst beach have had the same warnings several times this summer. The latest reports come on Aug. 11. The Town of Huntsville says it has been notified by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The health unit’s top doc blames the province for the lack of transparency around local COVID-19 cases. “I agree and I’ve made the case to the province,” said Dr. Charles Gardner. Responding to complaints from reporters yesterday — in a news briefing now reduced to once a week — […]
GRAVENHURST — After weeks of good news on the local corna front, a Gravenhurst man come down with the virus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit posts on its website that he between 18 and 34 years old. Health officials say as they continue their investigation into his activities leading up to testing positive, he […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The health unit now says 11 people from outside Muskoka tested positive for COVID-19 in a “cluster of cases” here Civic Holiday weekend. Dr. Charles Gardner said today that “multiple families” — “residing outside of Muskoka” and staying at Deerhurst Resort the first weekend in August dined out at […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — The owner of a popular restaurant here has temporarily shut down his business and put one of its servers in quarantine after the health unit told him on Sunday that a customer on the long weekend tested positive for COVID-19. Jeff Suddaby closed the doors to 3 Guys and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Under the ‘B’ it’s TV bingo night again tomorrow in Gravenhurst. The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst returns to the air at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 for the first time in months since COVID-19. And with five games on Cogeco Cable 10 it’s a fun way for $10 to enjoy […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — It was an “emotional” night as music returned to Peter’s Players Saturday. Peter and Michelle Swanek welcomed back a small group of devoted music lovers to hear Juno winners Paul Reddick and Steve Marriner and the latter’s fellow Colin James band member Chris Caddell in a limited seating concert. […]
MUSKOKA — Hepatitis A has been circulating in Muskoka, says the health unit. And the best way to prevent it is to get vaccinated. But supply of the vaccine is limited, they say in a release today. Appointments for free Hepatitis A immunization are now available for eligible residents of Muskoka at the Simcoe Muskoka District […]
MUSKOKA — Today’s your lucky day to help Hospice Muskoka and remember a loved one during the pandemic. The deadline for ordering butterflies for their uplifting Sept. 13 event has been extended to 4 p.m. Aug. 10. One butterfly is $30 and it’s four for $100. Order yours online here or from the Butterfly Release […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — While the pandemic has undoubtedly hit many hard, for the most part it’s business as usual in the Muskokas. Streets are teeming with people in masks and traffic is backed up. And that’s no Trumpism. Tourist attractions are seeing a steady flow of permanent and seasonal residents, tourists and […]
MUSKOKA LAKES TWP. — Police are investigating after a man out for an early morning walk yesterday was found in the water near a dock on Three Mile Lake. Provincial police say that just after 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, officers responded to the emergency call. They say the 43-year-old man had gone for a […]
ORILLIA — Two Muskoka residents face drug charges here after public complaint Tuesday. Provincial police arrested and charged the male and female after a traffic stop Aug. 4, just before 3 p.m., They say they received a call from a concerned motorist regarding a vehicle that was believed to be operated by an impaired driver. […]
GRAVENHURST — The Orillia driver who fled a police hit-and-run here Tuesday was found and charged yesterday with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon among other driving offences. Provincial police say that just after 3 p.m. Aug. 4 an officer with the Highway Safety Division (HSD) Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team stopped […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — An “abusive” traffic control person has been let go after a “horrified” mom complained he verbally assaulted her and inferred she and her adult son and grand-daughter were “retarded.” Tina Kennett, says she received an apology from J.B. Enterprises, the contractor hired by the District of Muskoka to do […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Hospital and emergency visits will be disrupted today due to construction. Crews are onsite today for pavement repairs that will temporarily affect vehicular traffic at the front of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site. The entrance from Ann Street is be reduced to one lane. In addition, the driveway to the Emergency entrance will see temporary closures to vehicular traffic […]
BARRIE — It’s looks like the Gravenhurst YMCA is safe for now. Even if it is closed temporarily due to the pandemic. But that’s not the story in Orillia, Barrie and Parry Sound, where it looks like their gym facilities will be closed permanently, leaving only child care services surviving. In an email reply to […]
MUSKOKA — Listen for the call of the wild as students return to the great outdoors classrooms in September. As alarming as school’s return is — you’ll hear more than the sound of recess bells in the playground and a loud call to order from teachers. The province says to keep all concerned safe social […]