Category Archives: Muskoka News
House Damaged By Fire In Huntsville
There was Heavy damage but no injuries in a fire Saturday evening in Huntsville. Crews from three stations responded to the blaze on Britannia Rd. near Brunel Sideroad 1. The Huntsville Lake of Bays F...
Dec 19, 2021 Source: HLOB fire via twitter.
Natalie Bubela Nursing Scholarship Award Announced
The Huntsville Hospital Foundation is pleased to support the continued education of current and future nurses through the Natalie Bubela Nursing Scholarship, in honor of Natalie Bubela who served as M...
Dec 17, 2021
Ontario Strengthens Omicron Variant Response with Capacity Limits & Other Measures
Premier Doug Ford's government has unveiled the next steps in Ontario's fight against the Omicron variant. Today the Province's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kieran Moore announced further measures aimed ...
Dec 17, 2021
Human Remains Identified in Huntsville
The OPP has confirmed the identity of the human remains discovered in Huntsville. On Sunday, November 21st, a member of the public called the OPP to report human remains located on a property near Gry...
Dec 17, 2021 Photo from OPP
SMDHU prioritizes those eligible for COVID-19 booster appointments
Following the province's announcement to rapidly expand booster eligibility to all individuals 18 and older and to decrease the wait time between second and third doses from six to three months, the S...
Dec 17, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
SMHDU Fri COVID-19 Update Includes 142 New Cases, 29 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 142 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 29 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 40 newly resolved cases and 2 new ...
Dec 17, 2021
Huntsville Transit Fares to Resume in New Year
Residents are advised that transit fare collection will resume for Huntsville Transit Services on January 1, 2022. Fare rates will remain the same and can be found at www.huntsville.ca. Bus passes are...
Dec 17, 2021 Town of Huntsville Logo
Two Charged for Firearms and Drug Offenses
Two people face charges after a drug trafficking investigation in Muskoka. During the month of November, the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the OPP conducted the investigation. On Decem...
Dec 17, 2021
Georgian College Signs UN Sustainable Development Goals Accord
Georgian College is officially joining the global movement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by signing the SDG Accord for educational institutions. The 17 Sustainable Development ...
Dec 17, 2021 Georgian College President and CEO Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes signs the Sustainable Development Goals Accord, committing the college to work to advance the 17 United Nations goals. Joining her are Neh Thakker, a Computer Programming and Analysis student who has been working with his peers to address racial inequalities, and Suzie Addison-Toor, Director of Student Success and Social Innovation.
More Power Outages Follow High Winds and Record-Breaking Warm Weather
Thousands of people remain without power this morning, after the latest wind storm moved through the province. Hydro One says crews are working hard to fix the problems, while additional resources are...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Hydro One