Category Archives: Muskoka News
Downed Line Being Blamed For Knocking Out Power To Thousands
Power has been restored to parts of Muskoka today, after a downed line knocked off power to approximately 11-thousand customers. Hydro one crews worked quickly last night to restore power and heat to ...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Hydro One
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on South Wing at HDMH
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site (HDMH). Four patients on South Wing at the HDMH Site have tested positive for the virus and visiting restriction...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: MAHC
SMDHU Reports 480 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 50 of today's cases are children. 312 of today's cases are fully vaccinated, 22 partially vaccina...
Jan 06, 2022
Ontario Accelerating Boosters for Education and Child Care Staff
The Province is accelerating boosters for education and child care staff. Today Minister of Education Stephen Lecce issued a statement on additional measures and supports to protect children, staff, a...
Jan 06, 2022 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)
Omicron Scammers Sending Fake Benefit Texts
Barrie police have issued a warning about scam text messages directing users to click on a link to receive the"Canada Emergency Omicron Benefit". One such message was sent to a police issued phone. Po...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
OPP Wraps Its Festive RIDE Campaign Having Charged 650 + Drivers
The OPP concluded its annual Festive RIDE campaign on January 2nd, having charged 655 drivers with impaired driving. Over the 46-day campaign, officers worked 24/7, conducting 8,370 RIDE events across...
Jan 06, 2022 OPP Cruiser
District of Muskoka Offices Remaining Open During Latest Provincial Measures
District Offices in Muskoka will remain open during the latest Provincial health measures. A lot of the services are available online though - you can visit Muskoka.on.ca to see them. Otherwise, in-pe...
Jan 06, 2022
Parry Sound Sledder Charged with Impaired Driving
Parry Sound OPP has charged a second driver now in 2022 with impaired driving. January 5th, police got a report about a possibly impaired sledder in the town of Parry Sound. The 35 yr old Parry Sound ...
Jan 06, 2022 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
2022 Gravenhurst Dog Tags Are Now Available
2022 dog tags are now available in Gravenhurst. They can be purchased in-person at Pet Valu on Talisman Drive. Applicants are invited to pre-fill and print the application form online or complete the ...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Town of Gravenhurst
Bracebridge Urges Residents To Avoid Stormwater Management Ponds
The Town of Bracebridge is warning residents to avoid stormwater management ponds, as these man-made bodies of water are unsafe for any form of recreational activity including skating, hockey, and sle...
Jan 05, 2022