HUNTSVILLE — A woman accused of driving “erratically” in school zone has been charged with impaired operation yesterday at the start of the school day. Police say that on March 24, at 9:09 a.m., officers conducting school zone patrols on Muskoka Rd 3 North say they observed a vehicle driving “erratically.” After a traffic stop […]

TORRANCE — A “suspicious” fire yesterday has police investigating. They say the Muskoka Crime Unit and officers from the OPP’s south Muskoka detachment are probing the cause of the blaze reported at 8:45 a.m. March 24. With the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department and Muskoka EMS, they responded to an emergency call from a resident Elizabeth […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Liam Brearley made it to the top after making it to the bottom with another record run Friday. With a score of 90.15 points on his second race, the 22-year-old Gravenhurst resident, Canadian snowboard champion and veteran of the international circuit champion won the men’s title at the world […]

HUNTSVILLE — A woman was assaulted and threatened about reporting it to police last Monday. The OPP say that on March 17, at  8:20 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call on Yonge Street involving a group of males causing a disturbance and possibly forcibly confining a female. The investigation revealed a woman had been assaulted […]

HUNTSVILLE — Three more Muskokans have received the King Charles III Coronation Medal. After Eva Olssen and received theirs at the recent Women of Distinction awards, Gord Durnan, of Gravenhurst, and Jamie Smith and Murray Walker were presented at Scott Aitchison’s office in Huntsville for their work with the Muskoka Discovery Centre and Canadian Race […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com — OPINION PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A “snap election” (no surprise there) uniting Canadians at their most vulnerable arguably since the Second World War is a glass half full. If the world was built in seven days, we have 30 days beyond that to reshape Canada before April 28. Five weeks to […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — An election is perfect time to spring forward today on World Meteorological Day. Two days after sap season began the World Meteorological Organization wants to remind Canadians and all countries of the importance of climate change. No doubt a global crisis that is already on the campaign trail with […]

GRAVENHURST — A driver charged with impaired operation was also charged with fleeing police here Friday night. Police say that on Friday March 21, just before 11 p.m., an officer patrolling Gravenhurst became concerned about the driving behaviour of a motorist on Winewood Avenue. The officer followed the vehicle onto Bethune Drive and then Industrial […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Two underage teens face alcohol-related charges after being stopped on Hwy. 11 early Saturday. On March 22, just after 3 a.m., police say an officer was conducting proactive patrols in Bracebridge and stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 South near Cedar Lane. An impaired driving investigation led to an arrest and charge against […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BARRIE — Buy Canadian turned in to buy, trade and sell yesterday as The Hudson’s Bay liquidates most of its stores including Barrie. A visit to the iconic chain location at the Georgian Mall on Bayfield Street hints at why. Since opening in 1999 (1,400 kms south of Hudson Bay) it […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Insomniacs — and anyone without Netflix — knows the countless hours of joy TRIPPING through Ontario with TVO. Journeying  through the province’s stunning scenery and historically rich environments in their collection of 10 slow documentaries can be if not tedious informative and tranquil in the middle of a cold […]

HUNTSVILLE — Last fall OPP responded to 40 calls for service in Huntsville about bears feeding on dumpsters and garbage that was left out by residents. To try and prevent that, police are reminding residents to take precautions this spring. The presence of the bears, they say while interesting, is not a tourist attraction and they […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A federal election announcement Sunday will officially put Huntsville resident Geordie Sabbagh in the race as a Liberal candidate. And he won’t waste any time campaigning after Prime Minister Mark Carney chooses either April 28 or May 5 as the federal election day. Sabbagh will jump in early […]

HUNTSVILLE — An injured student required medical care after an assault involving another student at the high school here Wednesday morning. Police say that on March 19, at 11:40 a.m., they were called to a report of an assault at Huntsville High School. An investigation revealed the accused, a male student, had allegedly threatened and […]

HUNTSVILLE — A suspect charged in multiple thefts Saturday night may be the same person involved in other recent thefts and tagging across town. Police said today that on March 15, at 7 p.m. they responded to reports of thefts at various businesses at 111 Howland Drive. Police located the suspect and discovered various stolen […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORONTO — There was good and bad news for Graydon Smith as he was again sworn in to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s new cabinet this afternoon. The Parry Sound-Muskoka PC, who will soon be sworn in as MPP, remains in cabinet albeit attached to another ministry, but in a lesser role. After […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Growing cases of measles have made their way in to Simcoe-Muskoka. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says it has received confirmation that an unvaccinated resident of Simcoe Muskoka has tested positive for measles. Individuals who were present at the following locations during the listed times may have been […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — An unknown intruder was electrocuted with life-threatening injuries late this afternoon after entering a hydro compound and becoming trapped. Police are trying to identify the man, who was described as about 20 to 30 years old. They say that on Monday at 5:38 p.m., OPP, Muskoka EMS and Gravenhurst […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com ORILLIA — Dear patriots, want to hear one of the best brass bands in the land — without going to the States. For the first time in its long history, the OSB will be travelling to the North American Brass Band Championships held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The band will perform […]

MUSKOKA — A half dozen motorists face individual charges after being stopped by police the past 10 days. Friday March 7, just before 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision that on Germania Road near Gilbert Lane. The vehicle left the road and got stuck in a snow bank. The uninjured driver, […]