The OPP has located the boater who fell overboard near Sandy Bay in Bracebridge on July 1st. Yesterday at 5:45 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers, along with the OPP Marine Unit, responded to a distress call from a boater indicating that a person had fallen out of their vessel and failed to surface. A couple had been retur...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting a search of the water near Sandy Bay in Bracebridge after a boater fell overboard and failed to surface. On July 1, 2026 at 5:45 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers, along with the OPP Marine Unit, responded to a distress call from a boater indi...

The Ontario government is investing $5,323,500 to support improved operations and reduced wait times at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and West Parry Sound Health Centre. This funding is part of a $1.1 billion investment into our hospital sector as part of Budget 2026, A Plan to Protect Ontario, which represents a 4 per ...

The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs has set the fire danger rating to high for all of Muskoka. Small, recreational, open-air fires are permitted in Bracebridge between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. No daytime burning is permitted. When having an open-air fire, please practice safety first. Ensure your fire is at least six metre...

Canada Day celebrations for tomorrow in Muskoka are set - and include Fireworks in Huntsville at 10pm, in Bracebridge at 9:45, and there's a fire Fest and Fireworks in Dwight. The communities of Muskoka have all kinds of events scheduled - you can find detailed information at discovermuskoka.ca

Muskoka Area Cooling Centres: In Bracebridge at the Sportsplex during normal operating hours In Gavenhurst - Town Facilities including the The Centennial Centre, and the Public Library during normal operating hours... In Huntsville - Public facilities including Town Hall, the Canada Summit Centre / Active Living Centre...

Environment Canada is forecasting a multi-day heat event starting today and lasting until the weekend. Temperatures could reach up to 31°C with humidex values in the mid-to-upper 30s. The Town of Bracebridge encourages everyone to take extra care during this period of extreme heat to protect themselves and others. ...

The Town of Huntsville is announcing that effective July 1, 2026, our shared Fire Department Administration Service Agreement with the Township of Lake of Bays will conclude. This decision follows the July 2025 directive by the Lake of Bays Council that the Township of Lake of Bays would be ending the Agreement. Follow...

The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution on June 18, 2026, has ended and a search has been completed. The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits have resumed. During the exceptional search, contraband and unauthorized items were found, including tobacco, stabbing weapons, and cell ...

The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision on Highway 400 southbound in Georgian Bay Township. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., OPP officers, along with fire and EMS, responded to a serious single vehicle collision on Highway...

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the operator of a personal watercraft involved in dangerous operation. On June 13, 2026, police received a report of a Sea-Doo being operated in a dangerous manner on the Big East River in the Town of H...

The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal incident involving a bridge dive and a boat over the weekend in West Guilford. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 1:42 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP members, along with EMS and Fire, responded to a report of an ...

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to announce expanded hours of operation for its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) service, effective June 1, 2026. MRI services are now available Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., a significant increase from the previous hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The exte...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating drowning death in Gravenhurst. On June 21, 2026 at 5:50 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka EMS, responded to a possible drowning at the Gravenhurst Wharf on Steamship Bay Road in Gravenhurst. A group of people were spending ...

On June 18th, a lockdown was put in place at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution in Gravenhurst. Correctional Services Canada reports that it was to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates. Visits have been suspended until the lockdown is ended. Normal ...

At the June 17 Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) Special Meeting of the Board, trustees approved a balanced budget of just over $290 million for the 2026-2027 school year. This budget reflects the Board's ongoing commitment to long-term fiscal responsibility and strategic investment in student achievemen...

The Ontario government is investing $345,164 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help Alias Inc. build a new facility to expand the services offered by Georgian Medical Aesthetics. As part of the government's plan to protect Ontario, this funding supports the development of health-care inf...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public's assistance in the ongoing search for a Bracebridge man who has been missing since 2024. On March 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., officers from the Bracebridge OPP detachment responded to a missing person report after a family member expr...

Since Georgian College announced plans in September 2025 to close its Muskoka campus in Bracebridge, Town of Bracebridge representatives have been working collaboratively with the College and interested partners to explore opportunities for the property that would continue to serve the needs of the community and suppor...

The District of Muskoka is celebrating the completion of this new affordable housing development in Bracebridge, designed specifically for seniors and people living with disabilities. More than a building Bright, beautiful and built with care, 100 Pine Street offers: A mix of affordable studio and one-bedroom renta...

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in the Town of Huntsville. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, shortly after 10:15 a.m., officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service on Gun Club Road. One individual was ...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Havelock man after an incident involving a youth. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to an incident in a parking lot near Muskoka Road South in Gravenhurst after a 16-year-old youth, who was concerned...

The Muskoka Lakes Museum is proud to announce the official launch of its 2026 feature exhibit, Mahogany in Motion: 55 Years of the MLA Antique Boat Show, a compelling tribute to craftsmanship, heritage, and the dedicated community that has shaped and sustained Muskoka's boatbuilding legacy for generations. "Mahoga...

The Ontario government is investing $1,490,000 through the Ontario Together Trade Fund to help MBRP increase resilience, build capacity and reshore critical supply chains to Ontario. With this support, MBRP is investing $2,980,000 to launch a new line of truck accessories, insource flat-cut and bent component manufactu...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after investigating a theft from a local retailer. On June 11, 2026 at 11:15 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of a shoplift that had occurred the day prior, from a Habitat for Humanity location on Muskoka Road 1...