Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — More Muskoka kids will be able to go to camp this summer thanks to former Maple Leafs, sponsors, volunteers and fans who filled the rink here for a charity hockey game with more than a dozen ex-NHLers. “A great night,” says Dave Lyons, executive director of the Children’s Foundation […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Rain and warm temperatures may be signs of spring — along with clocks moving forward Sunday — but the Ministry of Natural Resources is advising residents that a “Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety” bulletin is in effect in the District until Friday. And to be aware of conditions […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Firefighter and public safety have been enhanced with almost $400,000 from the province for Muskoka’s six fire departments. The health and safety funding will support cancer prevention initiatives, minor infrastructure upgrades and modernization, and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents at the local fire departments, says a […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — There could have been many more. But the YWCA Muskoka is pleased to announce this year’s seven recipients of the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards. A total of 31 women were nominated by community members for their contributions and accomplishments to Muskoka in the 20th awards. The award recipients […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — A very close call early Sunday evening — which thanfully went by the books — avoided a near disaster when a new gas bar attendant raced to the pumps with a fire extinguisher after a vehicle erupted in flames as it was being gassed up and as another person […]

GRAVENHURST — An early morning break-in here today had police arrest a suspect inside the victim’s home an issuing two charges. On Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a break and enter in progress at an address on Pinedale Road in Gravenhurst. The victim reported that a woman had broken into […]

BRACEBRIDGE — Police on patrol Friday, February 27, at 11:35 a.m., pulled over a vehicle for a traffic stop here on Wellington Street and entered into a Highway Traffic Act investigation. As a result, they say alcohol became a factor to consider and police subsequently arrested and charged 31-year-old Jacob Harding, of Port Carling, with […]

BRACEBRIDGE — A 20-year-old driver faces an impaired operation charge after being stopped by police. They say that on February 21, at 10:30 p.m., officers with the Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team conducting a RIDE check on Ecclestone Drive in Bracebridge became concerned about the condition of a driver. Upon further investigation […]

GRAVENHURST — A mid-afternoon theft late last week has police asking the public if they recognize a suspect and his vehicle. Saturday, February 28, officers began an investigation into a theft the previous Thursday, February 2 at 3:10 p.m. The suspect entered a grocery store located on Edward Street in Gravenhurst and stole a large […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PORT CARLING — A Muskoka-based design talent is resonating on the world home decorating stage. Lori Morris, an already internationally award-winning interior designer and founder of Lori Morris Design, has been selected as one of 23 featured designers at the prestigious 2026 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach. Their goal? […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Muskoka’s got … Hollie Stronks, Noah Ruttan, Mackenzie Lockhart, Jon O’Connor, Ash Montgomery, Adessa MacDonald, Emma McLellan, Derek Pert & David Laidlaw, Mel Gutierrez and Mikayla Lynch. And so many more singers, dancers, musicians, living room, basement and hidden shower talents. But these were the top 10 hard-fought finalists […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — The Coldest Night of the Year turned out to be the warmest day of the year this afternoon. With warm hearts it was ‘Neighbours Helping Neighbours.’ As hundreds huddled inside a cold, damp and windy Lions Pavilion waiting to register teams before heading up street to spread their message […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Big or small Kris King can still score on them all. Not only did the former Leafs great put one by Greg Porter in the Leafs Alumni game tonight, but he also let one slip in off his stick on a little Timmies player. His next goal would have […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — Joey Middlebrook will be there front and centre. Bracebridge’s biggest wrestling fan — who goes about town here carrying his championship belts draped over one of both of his shoulders — will be at BMLSS Saturday March 28 for ‘Big Trouble in Bracebridge.’ “Which is appropriate as he also […]

HUNTSVILLE — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle and taken to hospital with injuries has police seeking witnesses or video of the incident last Friday. They say the incident occurred on Main Street West in Huntsville. On February 20, at 6:35 p.m., police say a woman was struck by a vehicle and later transported to hospital […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — John and Denise Cooper are the gift that keeps on giving. Score 1-1-1 for the local couple who continue to support this community and are doing it again with a $111,000 donation to the Gravenhurst Health Hub. The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst was thrilled Thursday to announce another generous […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com RAMA  — The end of the road for the Bears last night was on the road. A depleted line-up and three power-play goals halted their playoff run against Orillia who took the series 4-0. The Terriers proved too strong in the end for the Muskoka team in their 7-2 win at […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Police, school and health officials are investigating an incident reported last Thursday at the Huntsville High School that a youth allegedly made threats about “wanting to cause harm,” an OPP report said yesterday. The Huntsville OPP would like to thank those members of the public who brought this information […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — The Bears may be down 3-0 and facing elimination tomorrow night in Rama (8 p.m.). And if Kyle Downey gives way in net to back-up Joseph Degan it would understandable — if unlikely. His Muskoka Jr. C team is more than twice as good as last season largely thanks […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE  — Muskoka’s got talent and the cream surfaces Saturday. Ten finalists have been winnowed down the past couple months from 25 applicants for top honour of Muskoka’s Got Talent. Formerly Huntsville’s Got Talent till 2023, Community Living Huntsville has successfully transitioned the popular music fest after dentist Drew Markham and […]