Category Archives: Muskoka News
Where to Find COVID-19 Rapid Tests In Parry Sound-Muskoka
The Province is distributing 5.5 million rapid tests to the public each week for the next eight weeks and we have the list of where to find them in Parry Sound-Muskoka. The tests will be distributed m...
Feb 10, 2022 Photo of Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller via Matt Sitler
Roots North Music Festival Unveils Headlining Artists
The Roots North Music Festival has announced its headlining artists for this year's event. They include: JUNO Award winning power-trio, The Good Lovelies; dynamic singer-songwriter, Steve Poltz; soulf...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Roots North Music Festival
Walmart Backtracks On Minimum Purchase For Rapid Test Kits
Walmart has back-tracked on its a policy that had previously required customers in Ontario to make an online order of at least $35 to receive a 'free' rapid test kit. It made the change after receivin...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Department of Health
Governor General Mary Simon Tests Positive For COVID-19
Another high-profile Canadian official has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor General Mary Simon has confirmed she has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing "mild symptoms". The news c...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Governor General
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 185 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 New Hospitalizations
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 185 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths. There are 144 people hospitalized due to the virus in the region currently - today's update includes ...
Feb 09, 2022
Military Vehicles On Local Roads Friday and Saturday
Approximately 150 soldiers and 20 military vehicles from the 4th Canadian Division's 31 Canadian Brigade Group will conduct military convoys from Barrie to the Sudbury area, and from Barrie to Petawaw...
Feb 09, 2022 Photo: DND/CAF 2022
10th Annual Huntsville Coldest Night Of The Year Walk A Reminder Of The Great Needs Within The Community
The 10th annual Coldest Night of The Year (CNOY) Walk in Huntsville will serve to meet the great needs of the community. The aim of the Table Soup Kitchen Organization is to have raised $60,000 for th...
Feb 09, 2022
Ontario Expanding Access to Free Rapid Tests for General Public
To further support the province's cautious easing of public health measures, the Ford government is expanding access to free rapid testing kits to the general public for at-home use. Ontario will be d...
Feb 09, 2022
Province Investing $7.2 Million In Georgian College and Lakehead University
Georgian College and Lakehead University are both getting a financial boost from the provincial government. It is investing $7.2M in funding to help provide a modern and safe learning environment for ...
Feb 09, 2022 Source: Georgian/Lakehead
Rotary Clubs of Muskoka are Deep in 40,000 Pounds of Potatoes!
The Rotary Clubs of Muskoka, with financial support from the Province of Ontario via the District of Muskoka, have teamed up to "Serve to Change Lives".....with PEI potatoes. This includes the Rotary ...
Feb 09, 2022