Ontario is ready to protect people and communities this wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. To prepare for the 2026 fire season, the province has added an additional 68 permanent staff and increased compensation for critical staff including wildland firefighters, pilots and aircraft mainten...

On March 29th, members of the Huntsville O.P.P. responded to a neighbors dispute. Police spoke with both involved parties who have been engaged in on-going disputes in recent months. The suspect was cautioned to allow the victim to move their belongings without interfering. However, later that same day police were call...

On March 26, 2026 at 8:07p.m., Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a robbery at a local convenience store on West Road in the Town of Huntsville. The information received was that a male attended this location demanding money from the cash regist...

A Penetanguishene man is dead after a snowmobile crash on Georgian Bay Sunday evening. OPP were called to the ice near the southern tip of Beausoleil Island just after 7 p.m. Police say a 62-year-old man lost control of his machine and was ejected onto the ice. An accompanying rider stayed with him and called for help,...

A happy ending for an injured dog in Tay Township over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a Husky wandered onto a property on Vasey Road with its face covered in porcupine quills. The dog's owner was unable to afford the emergency vet bill and Southern Georgian Bay OPP were called for help. Officers coordinated with a...

Explorers' Edge is proud to present Women in Tourism: Know Your Worth. Tell Your Story. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame in Muskoka Lakes. Designed for women and gender-diverse professionals working across tourism and hospitality, the evening will bring together participants from acros...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving after receiving a concern from the public. On Thursday, March 27th at 12:10 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver near a quick service ...

Mark your calendars! The municipal election is set for Monday, October 26, and the Town of Bracebridge is ready for an exciting year ahead supporting an informed and engaged electorate. To support this effort, the Town has launched an updated election website, bracebridgevotes.ca which will serve as the central hub for...

MUSKOKA LAKES: "In the Ontario budget, we want to see action on pre-budget recommendations by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) that our Chamber supports, including treating tourism and broadband like real economic infrastructure and better support for our municipalities," says Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Co...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired after a collision on Highway 400. On Monday March 23, 2026 at 1:00 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 400 South near Twelve Mile Bay Road in Georgian Ba...

The Township of Lake of Bays is continuing the process of reviewing and updating its Official Plan. An Official Plan contains the Township's policies on land use and development, making sure that it reflects the community's specific needs and aligns with current provincial policies. Staff are seeking input from residen...

The Huntsville Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Province of Ontario to support mental health and leadership training for its responders and their families. As one of only 80 recipients throughout the province to receive funding, the grant will allow the department to ...

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three drivers for impaired related offenses in the past 7 days. On March 17, 2026 at 4:32p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 60 near Hillside Drive. Officers arrived on scene and located pi...

The Ministry of Natural Resources ("MNR"), Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, is advising residents that the following bulletins are in effect until Friday, March 27, 2026: Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District Watershed Conditions Statement ...

The Township of Lake of Bays is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever public mapping hub, the Lake of Bays Map Explorer, a major step forward in digital access, transparency, and community engagement. For the first time, residents, businesses, developers, and visitors can explore municipal geographic informati...

A popular program is returning to the Bracebridge Library, but with a new name and two extra days. The Celebration Closet, formerly known as Say Yes to Your Dress, is now a three-day event where formal wear for any occasion will be available for free. The event takes place from Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3. The hours ...

Two elderly Barrie citizens were defrauded of cash in what police are calling a courier scam. Barrie police say the victims received a phone call from an individual posing as a bank security employee claiming their credit cards had been compromised. The caller then told the victims to leave their cred cards in an envel...

The province is supplying over 2.6 million dollars for ice storm assistance to Muskoka. Last year's severe winter ice storm ravaged much of central Ontario. Several municipalities have seen relief announced this week. It's all part of Ontario's 90-million dollar Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program and will help cove...

Residents of Gravenhurst who encounter problem pot holes are invited to report them to townhall. Crews are working on filling in pot holes now but want to hear from you too - you can report them on a portal at gravenhurst.ca

Nominations are open in Gravenhurst for the Senior of the Year. To qualify nominees must be a resident of Gravenhurst, contributed to the community and be over the age of 65. Nominations close Friday April 10th. More details can be found at gravenhurst.ca

The Town of Gravenhurst has announced a bursary of two thousand dollars for one eligible student looking to pursue post-secondary education who graduates this spring. All graduating students are being invited and encouraged to submit an application. For criteria information please visit gravenhurst.ca

Two Grief Support Kits are now available to borrow from the Bracebridge Library: one for children and another for teens & adults. The support kits are designed to provide comfort, education, and practical coping tools for children navigating the loss of a loved one. Both include carefully selected books and laminat...

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Flood Outlook bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District in effect until Friday, March 20 for the Muskoka River Watershed and Black River. Runoff to local lakes and rivers is anticipated to increase significantly. A flood outlook gives early notice of the p...

The Ontario government is announcing the successful acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province's plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario. The acquisition, which was completed in late February through a $138 mill...

The Township of Lake of Bays has released a revised draft of the proposed Clean Yards By-law and is inviting residents to review the updated version and share their comments ahead of the April 14, 2026, Council meeting. What happened Township staff brought forward a proposed Clean Yards By-law as part of a housekeeping...