Category Archives: Muskoka News
Army Cadets Will Stand Vigil Again In Bracebridge & Gravenhurst
The Army Cadet Corp 2250 Muskoka Pioneers will be back standing vigil for Remembrance Day this year. The return has been made possible by the lessening of some Provincial COVID-19 protocols. The Cadet...
Nov 10, 2021 Muskoka Pioneers
SMHDU Tues COVID-19 Update Includes 34 New Cases, 10 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 34 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 10 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 4 new hospitalizations and 61 newly...
Nov 09, 2021 Tues SMDHU COVID UPDATE
Bracebridge OPP Investigating Dog Attack That Sent Woman To Hospital
An investigation into a dog attack that sent a woman to hospital with a significant injury continues. Bracebridge OPP responded Monday afternoon at 4 to an address on Bethune Drive South in Gravenhurs...
Nov 09, 2021 OPP Cruiser
Ontario Expanding Mental Health and Addictions Supports for Frontline Health Care Workers
The Province is providing $12.4 million in support of frontline mental healthcare workers. This includes continued access to existing and expanded mental health supports for all Ontario healthcare wor...
Nov 09, 2021 Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott
SMDHU Offering Booster Shots To Those Eligible
Eligible individuals can now start to book their COVID-19 booster shot appointment at a community clinic in Simcoe Muskoka. They are currently available at the Barrie Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperlin...
Nov 09, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison Named To Shadow Cabinet
Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison has been named Shadow Minister of Labour. Today, the Honourable Erin O'Toole, Leader of Canada's Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, announced the Cons...
Nov 09, 2021 Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison
Brief Bear Scare In Orillia
A couple of wandering bears have caused a bit of a scare in Orillia. A mama bear and her cub climbed up a tree near Park Street this afternoon, prompting police to put four local schools in Hold and S...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: OPP
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 102 New Cases, 18 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 102 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 18 of today's cases are children. Today's update -the first since last week - also includes 22 ne...
Nov 08, 2021 SMDHU COVID Update
OPP Seeking Info After Stolen Truck Fire
OPP In West Parry Sound has recovered a stolen truck after it was found burning, but they're still looking for more info. On Sunday, (November 7th) just after 8:30 pm, OPP were advised of a stolen 201...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Become an Approved Home Child Care Provider with Muskoka Home Child Care Agency
The YWCA Women in Business program has partnered with the District of Muskoka to offer a free 8-week program geared towards women who would like to start a home child care business, or for those who c...
Nov 08, 2021 YMCA District Approved Home Child Care