Category Archives: Muskoka News
Ontario Investing $1.3 Million to Protect Iconic Tourism Destinations in Gravenhurst
The Ontario government, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), is providing more than $1.3 million to support two projects in the Town of Gravenhurst that will protect Ontario...
Jan 30, 2026
Lockdown Ended at Beaver Creek Institution
The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution on January 26, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has continued with its normal operations and visits ...
Jan 30, 2026 Beaver Creek Institution In Gravenhurst
Bracebridge Library Honoured for Positively Showcasing Libraries
The Bracebridge Library is proud to announce that it has received the Ontario Library Association's (OLA) Media and Communications Award, recognizing excellence in storytelling and innovative communic...
Jan 30, 2026 In the picture, from left to right: Lorraine Boucher (Board Member), Amy Miners (Children and Youth Services Librarian), Crystal Bergstrome (CEO and Chief Librarian), Barb Hutchinson (Board Chair), and Audrey King (Board Vice-Chair)
Local Community Group Holds Groundbreaking Event for new Gravenhurst Health Hub
The grass roots community collaboration between the Rotary Club of Gravenhurst and the local Family Health Team is proceeding on the first phase of their three phase multi-year project. The Board of C...
Jan 29, 2026 Dr. Tina Kappos CCFHT and Barb McCabe Fundraising Chair
Bracebridge OPP Respond To Weapons Call In Gravenhurst
The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a concern about a weapon at an address near Bay Street in Gravenhurst. On January 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., Bracebridge OPP...
Jan 29, 2026 A close up of a body cam on an officer's vest. (Photo courtesy of Huron County OPP).
OPP Welcomes Athletes, Volunteers and Visitors Ahead of Huntsville Ontario 55+ Winter Games
Members of the Huntsville O.P.P. Detachment want to welcome all the athletes, volunteers and visitors to Huntsville during the Ontario 55+ Winter Games being held February 3-5, 2026 at numerous venues...
Jan 28, 2026 Corepics / Depositphotos.com
Alzheimer Society of Muskoka Welcomes New Executive Director
The Alzheimer Society of Muskoka is pleased to welcome John Andresen as the new Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka. John brings over 25 years of experience in fundraising and commu...
Jan 28, 2026
Back On the Road to Reconciliation
As part of the Muskoka Area Indigenous Leadership Table's strengthening Indigenous municipal relationships strategy, the District of Muskoka, Moose Deer Point First Nation, and the Township of Georgia...
Jan 28, 2026
West Parry Sound Lay Two Stunt Driving Charges In Minutes
Members of the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid two stunt driving charges within minutes of each other after stopping vehicles travelling at excessive speeds on ...
Jan 28, 2026 Image from OPP West Region on X
Earthquake Shakes Orillia Area
If you felt a little shaking late Tuesday night, it's because there was a small earthquake. Earthquakes Canada says it happened at exactly 10:59 p.m. with the epicentre near Brechin , southeast of Ori...
Jan 28, 2026 Source: Earthquakes Canada