Category Archives: Muskoka News
New Accessible Pedestrian Crossover and Lowered Speed Limit on Manitoba Street in Bracebridge
Speed limit and pedestrian crossover changes are being made on a section of Manitoba Street in Bracebridge. The District of Muskoka reports that new neighbourhoods bring more people, added vehicle tra...
Nov 26, 2021
Ford Calls For Immediate Flight & Passengers Ban From Countries of Concern In Light of Worrisome New COVID-19 Variant
Premier Doug Ford is calling on the Federal government to immediately ban all flights and passengers from countries of concern after the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant that early reports suggest ...
Nov 26, 2021 Twitter
Study Proves Filters Prevent Harmful Microfibre Waste In Georgian Bay
A new study reveals new washing machine filters as a solution to capture harmful microfibres before they enter Georgian Bay and other waterways where they can be ingested by wildlife. The study, a col...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Georgian Bay Forever
Child COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Open Across Simcoe-Muskoka
Public health community COVID-19 clinics open across Simcoe-Muskoka today for kids aged 5-11. Dr. Charles Gardner, our Medical Officer of Health, says evidence shows that the vaccine is 91 per cent ef...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Updated Guidance On How To Celebrate Holidays Safely
Ontario's Medical Officer of Health has released updated guidance ahead of the holiday season about how to celebrate safely with loved ones. Dr. Kieran Moore says the pandemic is not over and he's urg...
Nov 26, 2021 Rodion Kutsaev / Unsplash
Snow Returns to the Forecast
After the rain washed away most of the snow, we're getting more of it. A Snow Squall Warning is in effect for parts of Simcoe County (Barrie/Collingwood/Hillsdale), while a Winter Travel Advisory has ...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Environment Canada
SIU Investigating Police Taser And Rubber Bullet Incident in Barrie
The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating following the police discharge of an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN) at a 39-year-old man in Barrie this morning. Preliminary information s...
Nov 25, 2021
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 51 New Cases, 19 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health unit is reporting 51 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 19 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 4 new hospitalizations and 66 newly resolve...
Nov 25, 2021 Thurs SMDHU COVID-19 Case Update
Province Invests in Muskoka Region Manufacturers to Boost Regional Economy
The Province is supporting an investment of nearly $6 million by two Muskoka Region companies to help strengthen local manufacturing, create good jobs and attract investment. The province is investing...
Nov 25, 2021
Gravenhurst Resident Facing impaired Driving Charges
A 66-year-old Gravenhurst resident faces impaired driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident charges. Bracebridge OPP responded Tuesday evening at 8:40 after getting a report about a ve...
Nov 25, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police