Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Yesterday’s First Street fire that burned a home with two apartments is under investigation. But it is not considered suspicious at this time, says Fire Chief Jared Cayley. He says in a release almost 24 hours later, that damage to the property, which is insured by owner Dave Cruise, is […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — When the “Great War” ended 103 years ago tomorrow, word spread around the world thanks to two Gravenhurst soldiers. Sam Scott and his “sidekick” Billy Waite strung the telegraph wire from the rail car in northern France where the German surrender and Armistice signing took place on Nov. 11, […]
GRAVENHURST — A woman attacked by a dog yesterday was taken to hospital for treatment of her injuries. Provincial police were called to a home on Bethune Drive South Monday at 4 p.m. They say the woman was visiting when she was “attacked by a dog.” And that she was in the company of children outside […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Another fire at a First Street apartment building late this afternoon has left three more people homeless a block from where a fatal fire in late August claimed a woman’s life. Firefighters were once again called to the corner of Phillip Street — a few blocks from their Station […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — War is a mystery to most. Not so much for Judy Humphries. The Gravenhurst archivist is deeply entrenched in war stories. Never more so than annually this week of November. Her research and history of local veterans and their stories is unparalleled. She has not only laboured long and […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — While there are no new cases today in Muskoka, 34 residents of Simcoe County tested positive yesterday. They bring the region’s total number of cases this week to 50. Last week on this day there were 42 cases for the first two days of the week. That led to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Seventy of the 103 COVID local cases this weekend were unvaccinated. Two dozen were fully vaccinated and 8 partially vaccinated. And of the more than 100 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday, 3 of them were Muskokans: Huntsville boy, under 18, is under investigation after reporting Saturday, with a first […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Kids running wild in the streets? Not exactly, but police say they have received “multiple calls” from the public reporting “ongoing issues with youth in the town of Bracebridge.” Including, report the OPP, incidents of mischief, interfering with traffic whilst on bicycles or ATVs — and intimidation of property owners. Police say this […]
One of my all-time favourite TV shows was simply called Monk. It’s been off the air now for many years, but there’s one channel that carries this classic program at 2 a.m. By this hour my pretty little eye lids have been shut tightly for a few hours. This is where that wonderful little contraption […]
MUSKOKA — With more than 94 per cent of hospital staff and credentialed staff now vaccinated, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) will require all visitors to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 starting Nov. 22. Patients do not have to show proof of vaccination to receive care at MAHC. That’s the same as many other […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — A sixth person in Muskoka has died of COVID. He was 80+ and his death, on Nov. 4, was considered a sporadic case not linked to any outbreak. And while cases are declining nationally, regionally they are up. Friday 52 cases were reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Forty COVID cases in the region include a man in Huntsville, aged 65-79, who had close contact with a first episode Tuesday. His case was reported today by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). The big jump in cases is up from 26 yesterday. And is accompanied by […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Did Norm Miller jump or was he pushed out of his MPP’s seat at Queen’s Park? Speculation follows a day after he announced he won’t be re-running in June and that Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith is claiming to be his heir apparent. Or at least the Conservative candidate […]
BRACEBRIDGE — What’s a six-letter word for Wendy Betts? Winner. The Bracebridge woman parlayed a $3 lottery investment in to a $50,000 prize. “I was at home with my husband when I realized I uncovered six words,” in an Instant Crossword puzzle. “I started shaking and became light-headed,” she said while picking up the game’s top […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Forget three strikes and you’re out. With booster shots due any day now for several adult and health care groups, keep your short sleeve shirts handy. In all likelihood — like third and fourth waves — third injections are just the beginning of living life with COVID, laments Dr. […]
PARRY SOUND — Four maple syrup producers have received provincial funding to start and expand sales and processing of the popular sweet treat. The Ontario government is providing more than $124,000 to help them create new jobs and support economic growth throughout the region, says a government release today. “Ontario produces some of the highest-quality maple […]
GEORGIAN BAY TWP. — A 21-year-old hunter who went back into the wood after hunting with friends Saturday was found the next morning by emergency services. Police were called for a report of a missing hunter on Oct. 30 at 7:40 p.m. near Galla Lake Road in Georgian Bay Township, southwest of MacTier. The man […]
BRACEBRIDGE — An outbreak of two COVID cases at the Pines among staff over the weekend has led to the isolation of 65 residents for two weeks. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has placed the LTC home in outbreak status and ordered residents to isolate in their rooms. As a result general visiting […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — There was a lot of applause and back-slapping as Rotarians honoured four first responders yesterday in an annual salute in their first indoor meeting in 18 months. But it was a simple hand shake among two medical professionals with a century of service above self that caught my eye […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — Two dozen regional COVID cases today included an elderly Lake of Bays woman. The 80+ resident is under investigation after testing positive yesterday — the same day she had her first episode. A dozen of Tuesday’s positive cases were unvaccinated, 8 were fully vaccinated and 3 partially vaccinated, says […]