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 […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Captain Glenn Murley is “happy” to be back behind the wheel of the Wenonah II and says it’s in “ship shape.” After 21 years with the Muskoka Steamships, he’s plying the Muskoka Lakes for one- and two-hour cruises. And it’s a hoot for everyone in town who are excited […]
HUNTSVILLE — Officials here could be in for a fight over a proposed bylaw prohibiting weapons use in Huntsville and its hamlet communities like Port Sydney and Utterson. Residents in north Muskoka are notorious for resisting firearms use particularly by hunters. It would prevent weapons use on public lands and within 100 metres of any […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The SIU has been called in after a police “interaction” with a male accused of damaging hospital property in Bracebridge early Saturday that landed the man back in ER. A brief OPP release today, Aug. 5, said police from the Bracebridge detachment were called to a report of an […]
HUNTSVILLE — A drive to stay alive is helping local hospitals. Jason Armstrong’s Drive Muskoka dealerships (Armstrong Dodge, Huntsville Honda and Hyundai of Muskoka) are participating in their annual month-long event this August to support local Muskoka hospitals. ‘Driven to Care’ is a campaign that for every new or used vehicle delivered this month, the […]
HUNTSVILLE — It was a fast and dangerous holiday for police and drivers in and around Huntsville this weekend with 191 charges — more than two thirds for speeding. Provincial police report that from Friday July 31 to Monday Aug. 3 Huntsville detachment officers took part in a busy Civic Day Long Weekend Safe Driving […]
MUSKOKA — This morning’s rain shouldn’t put a damper on the rest of the week, which looks good — through to Sunday night. A wet start to August will see a rebound the next few days, with above average temperatures for the second month of the summer. That’s not just an anecdotal observation from MuskokaTODAY.com’s […]
GRAVENHURST — Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run with an officer yesterday. On Tuesday Aug. 4, just after 3 p.m., the officer with the Highway Safety Division (HSD) Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team stopped the vehicle on Ferguson Road. As the officer approached the vehicle on […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A waterfront stroll can be a salubrious experience. A boardwalk promenade invites opportunities for reflection that can cause catharsis. The Muskoka Wharf affords that deepness, thanks to the inspired words and elementary wisdom out of the mouths of babes. Or more precisely their finger paints. The Muskoka Discovery Centre’s […]
MUSKOKA — The popularity of drive-through COVID testing is prompting more dates this month. Muskoka Community Paramedics are continuing tests if you are COVID asymptomatic. You don’t need an appointment at these drive-throughs. It’s free. Just bring your Ontario health card. They start tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Bala Sportspark BRACEBRIDGE: August 11 and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Gord Durnan proposed a toast today. To A.P. Cockburn — in a square already dubbed in his honour. But that isn’t enough for a group of heritage enthusiasts, who want the August civic holiday named in honour of the great man who helped pioneer the Gateway to Muskoka. With […]
MUSKOKA — Going back to the library will be a new, safer experience for knowledge seekers. Governments are taking advantage of the pandemic to catch up on municipal infrastructure repairs. Count libraries among the projects receiving money and effort. Both Gravenhurst and Huntsville are working on renovations and anticipate re-opening their doors this fall with […]
ORILLIA — Parks Canada advises that re-installation of the Samuel de Champlain statue as part of the monument in the City of Orillia’s Couchiching Beach Park has been deferred to allow for additional progress on the implementation of the Samuel de Champlain Monument Working Group recommendations. The plan is on hold pending “more consultation and […]
GRAVENHURST — Bingo lovers staying safe at home can get their online fix here again starting Wednesday Aug. 12. That’s when the Gravenhurst Rotary Club will resume broadcasting their weekly five-game prize card — after a hiatus due to COVID-19. Bingo cards are going out to stores this week for you to buy. Then it’s […]