Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — “Better safe than sorry.” That’s the “bottom line” from Betty Allen, organizer of a popular summer community picnic and large growing social gathering of Gravenhurst “old-timers” at Gull Lake Rotary Park each July the past six years, which she regretably cancelled this week. After much deliberation on her part […]
BARRIE — “Healthcare has changed dramatically over the past two months,” admits Janice Skot, president and CEO of the region’s largest hospital and expanding health care centre located in Barrie. “Almost 3,500 fewer procedures were performed compared to the same period last year.” She says the province “has set out strict criteria that must be […]
HUNTSVILLE — Bob Addison, a former mayor of Huntsville who served briefly in 1970, has died. Town of Huntsville flags have been lowered to half-mast at town facilities in his honour. Robert (Bob) Addison, ppointed at age 33, was first elected to town ouncil in January 1968. He was appointed as mayor from August 4, […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — The Alzheimer Society of Muskoka (MAS) needs a “really big virtual crowd” for Sunday’s 23rd annual Walk for Alzheimer’s. “There are almost 5,000 residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia in Muskoka and Parry Sound,” organizers say. And the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka has 585 of them registered clients […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s going to be a long hot summer in town for most without cottages. The Town of Gravenhurst has announced that some beaches and more recreation amenities are due to re-open here the day after tomorrow. In a release today, the town said that on Friday, May 29, they are continuing to ease […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — As a “gut-wrenching” military report today cites “disturbing” conditions in select LTCs, local health-care providers are calling on the public to help with a shortage of masks, gowns and more. With PPE budgets ballooning, hospitals, paramedics, care homes and others are calling for help with “critical supplies” that are […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The “pandemic pause” — as I like to call it — has produced some evocative images that tug at your heart while offering praise and optimism amid the new norm. From a sign at the Scout Hall where they “hope” to back in September; to a pickup truck with […]
MUSKOKA — Hot enough for you? Well, wait until tomorrow, the day after and …? With many public parks still closed, the best advice according to the health unit is to stay home and chill out. Temperatures will soar to more than 30 this week. The heat warning issued today means that people should be […]
GRAVENHURST — The driver of a stolen vehicle was charged with impaired driving Monday. Provincial police say that at 4 p.m. on May 25 the OPP responded to a report of a vehicle taken without the owner’s consent in Gravenhurst. The caller also said the suspect had been drinking alcohol. Officers located and stopped the […]
GRAVENHURST — A driver with open alcohol in his vehicle who refused to take a police breathalyser road test was charged early Saturday evening. Police says that on May 23, just before 6:30 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a motorist who may be driving under […]
GRAVENHURST — Two residents here were in bail court in Bracebridge this morning after being arrested early Saturday on drug-trafficking charges. The OPP say officers were on foot patrol on First Street May 23 when they noticed suspicious activity in an area where they’ve had reports from the public about drug activity. Police found two […]
GRAVENHURST-BRACEBRIDGE — An Innisfil man was in bail court this morning, after he and two others from the community south of Barrie were arrested there yesterday in police raid involving $40,000 in stolen goods in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge. Provincial police said today the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has been investigating the thefts that […]
MUSKOKA — Due to drying conditions in the area, the Muskoka Asssociation of Fire Chiefs has raised the fire danger rating to high. Residents and visitors are asked to please follow the guidelines. With the rating set to hight, everyone is encouraged to use caution when burning and to do so only if absolutely necessary. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The town is re-opening a limited number of outdoor recreational amenities as allowe by the province. At this time, playground equipment, public washrooms and other amenities will remain closed until further guidance regarding the reopening of these facilities is provided by the province and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Facilities open include: […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — On an otherwise slow news day — and scouring for anything unrelated to COVID-19 — this email subject line jumped out today. “MP Scott Aitchison Fights for Rural Internet.” Wow! That’s great, eh? Except it’s not new — as least locally. Maybe the announcement got lost in an internet time warp. True […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — And another day is almost done. Tonight’s sunset will be tough to beat the gorgeous view last night. Nine p.m. and all was quiet on the boardwalk at the Muskoka Wharf, Tuesday, May 19. Loons and frogs were the only sounds to be heard as the sun went down […]
HUNTSVILLE — Two Sunday drivers here face impairment charges. The first case was May 17 at 11:07 a.m. The OPP received a traffic complaint from the public about a car being driven in a “dangerous manner.” Police located the car on Caroline Street East. As a result, Laurie Cruickshank, 49, of Huntsville was charged with […]
GRAVENHURST — A man and woman from Ottawa were arrested Friday charged after it was suspected someone was tossing contraband into the Beaver Creek prison here. Provincial police say that on May 15, at 9:45 p.m., officers responded to a concern regarding a vehicle parked near a correctional facility. Police located the vehicle and occupants […]
MUSKOKA — As business life slowly returns and the long weekend wasn’t busy as feared, the Victoria Day holiday kept police on the go mostly with impaired drug and alcohol charges — including two accidents. Five Muskoka men were charged all in separate incidents: SATURDAY At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were conducting a RIDE check […]
BARRIE-MUSKOKA — Everyone knows health care changes inevitable in the midst of COVID-19 and post pandemic. So technological changes involving areas hospitals come as welcome — if not news — to patients and their families today. A release today, Friday May 15, from Muskoka’s two hospitals and the RVH in Barrie, says Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare […]