MUSKOKA — And baby makes two. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to introduce the first babies born in 2020 at each of its two hospital sites. At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) site Winter-Lee Anne Sui-Handy arrived at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 to parents Sunny Sui and Stephanie Handy of […]
HUNTSVILLE — Bragging rights for the first Muskoka baby of the decade goes to (drum roll, please) …. Rosie Jo Margaret Schat. The little cutey is the first baby born in 2020, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Parents Chloe and A.J. Schat, of Huntsville, welcomed Rosie Jo at 10:50 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 2. She […]
ORILLIA — He was due to arrive on January 2 but Owen Alexander Davidson decided January 1st would be a better birthday, and in the process became Orillia’s first baby of the New Year born at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). The second child of Lynda Woolner and Lucas Davidson of Oro Medonte, Owen arrived […]
BARRIE — Each year more than 2,000 babies are born in Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) birthing unit and while each one is a unique and beautiful miracle, it calls for a special occasion to welcome the first baby born in the new decade at the health centre. As such, RVH is proud to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Christmas messages are lore. From Matthew and Luke’s New Testament accounts, to Christmas cards that once filled mailboxes — and today’s e-greetings — they are personal if not always profane. They’re like editorials, which take stock, reflect and ponder the implications of how life is lived. Two that I like are […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Here’s to the holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah or whatever your reason for the season. Don’t forget the poor in spirit; but count your blessings. The hope born a couple of kiloyears ago lives on. Be positive. Think of all the good and great people; the world’s worst need no […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com NORTH POLE — What does Santa want for Christmas? The same as you. So, you won’t be surprised. He’s busy right now, getting ready for his rounds. So we asked him — and his wife — during one of his parade stops earlier this season in Gravenhurst. Hear it and see […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — If Bracebridge is the Heart of Muskoka, Don Coates was the heart of Bracebridge. The boy who grew up in town and became its mayor loved his community like few others. He helped bring a provincial hockey championship to town and brought recycling to Muskoka as owner and founder […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Abby Liang was beaming at her Opera House debut. The nine-year-old captivated the curious audience who came to hear the engaging youngster making a stir in local musical circles with her prowess at the piano. And while she did herself credit as an accomplished student, playing three lovely, challenging […]
DEAR EDITOR: In my backyard: Impacts of new arena development Bracebridge is committing to a $50 million decision to rebuild our arena (Mult-Use Community Centre) in a part of the town of Bracebridge where our once fields are now growing up secondary forests. Deforesting this portion of land has dramatic repercussion and If we don’t […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Finally a chance to visualize just what all that digging in the dirt and snow is next to the YIG. The Town of Bracebridge has just come out with a couple of renderings for residents to get their heads around what a new multi-use community centre will one day […]
GRAVENHURST — Drivers in Gravenhurst who encounter a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Spot Check this festive season may see more than police officers out combating impaired driving. Other first responders are joining ranks with the Ontario Provincial Police to send a strong message discouraging impaired driving, says a release from the fire department. “Our […]
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s future takes a new turn for 2020, with a new mayor and controversy. After much debate among the public and little at the council table, councillors rubber-stamped deputy and interim mayor Karin Terziano’s application for the top job in town. At special council meeting Monday, Dec. 17, she was sworn in by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Frustrated cops have two words for you this Christmas — if you’re caught drinking and driving during RIDE checks. And they aren’t “Happy Holidays!” “You’re busted!” That’s more like it, says OPP Const. Sam Bigley, after a RIDE check and media blitz Tuesday afternoon on First Street next to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Fans of the FB group If You Grew Up in Gravenhurst will be sure to post this Christmas greeting. Sally Boyes Bullock, a sales rep at Enjoy Muskoka in Gravenhurst, mailed out this great photo card of Linc Walker (of Walker’s Point) and a bunch of kids playing hockey […]
HALIBURTON COUNTY — Police have identified a snow plow driver whose truck went through the ice Saturday afternoon. Larry Bagg, 57, a well-known resident of Eagle Lake died after being pulled from his pick-up truck Dec. 14, on Bushwolf Lake. A post mortem has been ordered by the Coroner. Provincial police were called to the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Local clergy took an hour out of their busy Christmas schedule to break bread with Rotarians today. They were fed and feted at lunch at Trinity United Church, where the club meets Mondays at noon. Rotarian Brian Ferguson and his committee invites more than a dozen ministers and pastors […]
HUNTSVILLE-GRAVENHURST — Have you got your Christmas lights up? If not, here’s a chance to light up your life with the Muskoka Concert Band’s “Christmas Lights” concert Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14, at the United Church in Huntsville. 2 p.m. downbeat. And also Monday night, Dec. 16, at the Gravenhurst United Church, 7:30 down beat. It […]
HUNTSVILLE — Forget the turkey stuffing this Christmas. Stuff a cruiser. That the Huntsville OPP’s message for this weekend. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Muskoka-Georgian Bay Auxiliary Unit have once again partnered with the Salvation Army in Muskoka for the annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event here. They say those wishing to help make a […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Kids who wake up to a ton of presents under the Christmas tree won’t be half as happy as one family in a few weeks. When one lucky little girl or boy opens their eyes for the first time, they’ll be greeted with their first gift box of goodies courtesy of two generous […]