Category Archives: Muskoka News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tests Positive For COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement on Twitter this morning. Trudeau wrote, "I'm feeling fine - and I'll continue to work remotely this week while ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Twitter
Parliament Resumes Following Two Days of Protests
It's back-to-work on Parliament Hill today. The House of Commons is slated to resume sitting this morning for the first time since the Christmas break and following two days of protests in Ottawa over...
Jan 31, 2022 Scazon / CC
SMDHU Hosting Walk-In COVID-19 Clinics This Week
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting a number of walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week. You can get a shot today at: 29 Sperling Dr. Barrie 10am - 6pm Holly Rec Centre 171 Mapleton ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: SMDHU
In-Person Classes Resume at Lakehead University
Lakehead University will resume in-person classes today. It is also welcoming the return of faculty and staff to campuses who have been teaching, supporting students, and working remotely during the s...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Province's Reopening Plan Begins Today
The government's plan to reopen the province begins today. Several indoor settings are being able to reopen to the public with capacity limits in place, while other changes include: Increasing social ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Ontario Government
Man Charged After Orillia Baby Suffers Serious Injuries
A 4-month-old baby remains in hospital following an incident in Orillia. The OPP says paramedics responded to a call for an infant in distress at a home in the city early last Thursday morning, when t...
Jan 30, 2022 Source: OPP
Bracebridge Sportsplex and Memorial Arena Will Reopen Monday (Jan 31st) With Temporary Measures in Place
The Town of Bracebridge, following the guidance provided by the Government of Ontario and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, continues to re-open recreation amenities, facilities, and programs u...
Jan 28, 2022
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 227 New COVID-19 Cases, Eight Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 227 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths. Deaths include three Muskoka residents and five people from Simcoe County - they were seniors all abov...
Jan 28, 2022
Three Face Charges After Weapons Seizure In Huntsville
Huntsville OPP has charged three people after a search of a house in the town turned up several weapons. Officers executed a search warrant yesterday and found a rifle, and shotgun as well as ammuniti...
Jan 28, 2022
Muskoka Lakes Arenas and Community Centres Set to Reopen
In response to the Province of Ontario easing public health restrictions as part of a modified Step Two of Ontario's Roadmap to Reopen as announced on Thursday, January 20, 2022, the Township of Musko...
Jan 28, 2022