Category Archives: Muskoka News
Man Facing Charges Following Break and Enter In Archipelago Twp
A 40-year-old Espanola man is in custody on break-in-related charges. On November 28th at 12:45 am OPP responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence on South Shore Road, Pointe Au Baril, i...
Dec 08, 2021 Photo from OPP
SMHDU Wed COVID-19 Update Includes 106 New Cases, 27 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 106 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. 27 of today's cases are children. To date, 88 percent of the region's over-12 population has receiv...
Dec 08, 2021
Omicron variant likely associated with household COVID-19 cluster in Simcoe County
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is investigating a household cluster in Simcoe County with seven confirmed COVID-19 cases that have a strong probability of being the Omicron variant of...
Dec 08, 2021
Barrie Man Facing Drug Charges After Collision on Hwy 518
A 31-year-old Barrie man faces charges including drug trafficking following a collision on Hwy 518 in Seguin Township. On December 5th at 4 am OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision. Follow...
Dec 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Additional $1 Billion for Critical Infrastructure in Ontario's Small, Rural and Northern Communities
The Province is providing an additional $1 billion over the next five years to help build and repair local roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure in small, rural and northern communities....
Dec 08, 2021 Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at a press conference at Queen's Park on May 28, 2021.
Santa Set to Visit Muskoka Heritage Place
Muskoka Heritage Place has announced Santa will be visiting the pioneer village on select evenings this December to explore the "Eclipse: Walk with Light" event and participate in "Snow Globe Santa". ...
Dec 08, 2021
$1 Million Encore Ticket Sold in Simcoe County
A ticket sold in Simcoe County has won the $1 million ENCORE prize in the latest LOTTO MAX draw. A MAXMILLIONS ticket worth $1 million was also sold somewhere in the Kenora/Rainy River area. The next ...
Dec 08, 2021 Source: OLG
Georgian College Receives $1.5 Million From County Of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has presented Georgian College with $1.5 million to support research and economic development. It's the fourth dedicated pledge payment in the County's $5-million commitment in su...
Dec 08, 2021 Photo: County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell presents Georgian College President and CEO Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes and Georgian alumna Prerna Sharma (class of 2020) with the fourth installment of a 5-year, $5 million commitment in support of the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre through the Power of Education campaign.
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Vehicle And Then Stops To Finish Dinner: OPP
The OPP says an alleged drunk driver hit another vehicle in Gravenhurst and then stopped to finish his chicken wings. The OPP were called about a hit and run last night on Muskoka Road 169 and a short...
Dec 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Man Arrested Following Disturbance In Muskoka Lakes
A disturbance in Muskoka Lakes has led to the arrest of a 44 year old man. The OPP was called to an address on Burgess Avenue two weeks ago, when two officers were assaulted while trying to de-escalat...
Dec 08, 2021 Source: OPP