Category Archives: Muskoka News
While Telecom Complaints Rise 17% Across Canada, Lakeland Networks Customers Report Record‑High Satisfaction
As telecom complaints continue to escalate nationally-rising another 17%, according to the latest annual report from the Commission for Complaints for Telecom Services (CCTS)-customers in Muskoka and ...
Jan 20, 2026
Bracebridge OPP Investigating Two Theft Incidents
The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating two separate, and possibly related, incidents of theft from a community centre in Bracebridge. On January 5, 2026, be...
Jan 19, 2026
Extreme cold temperatures forecast for Bracebridge
Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold temperatures for Bracebridge beginning this evening, potentially dropping to -28 degrees Celsius with the wind chill overnight. Temperatures with wind ch...
Jan 19, 2026
Vehicle With No Headlights Results in Impaired Charges
Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behavior. On January 17, 2026 at 7:45p.m., Huntsville O.P.P. officers were on pa...
Jan 19, 2026 Image from OPP West Region on X
Don't be a Victim of Theft from your Vehicle
Members of the Huntsville O.P.P. Detachment want to remind motorists to 'Lock if or Lose it'. The Huntsville O.P.P. want to remind residents that leaving any valuables in a vehicle visible to would-be...
Jan 16, 2026 Body Worn Cameras (BWC) being rolled out to officers in the Lambton County OPP (Photo courtesy of Lambton OPP).
Rising homelessness and unmet mental health needs straining Northern Ontario's health system
As homelessness continues to rise across northern Ontario, a new report is warning that the mental health and addictions system is facing unprecedented strain in the region. The report, Protecting Nor...
Jan 15, 2026 photographee.eu / Depositphotos.com
Township Invites Public Input on Non-Waterfront Zoning Changes as Part of Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update
The Township of Muskoka Lakes ("Township") invites residents, property owners and stakeholders to an in-person Information Session on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST at the Port Carling Comm...
Jan 15, 2026
Police Looking For Suspect In Theft of Vehicles, Fuel.
Police are looking for a suspect after a bit of a crime spree that started in Barrie and continued into Muskoka Wednesday. OPP say a vehicle that was stolen from Barrie was left in Gravenhurst where t...
Jan 15, 2026 Source: OPP
New eBilling Option Lets Your Property Tax Bills Get Sent by Email
The Township of Lake of Bays now offers an eBilling option that lets you receive your property tax bill directly to your email. No paper, no postal delays, no mail to keep track of. How to sign up You...
Jan 14, 2026
Applications Open for 2026 Grants That Enhance the Lake of Bays Village Areas
The Township of Lake of Bays has opened applications for the 2026 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentive programs. The programs provide grants and loans to help property owners make practical impr...
Jan 13, 2026