Category Archives: Muskoka News
POA Court Re-opens By Appointment For Some In-person Court Services
Some new changes went into effect today for Provincial Offenses Court Services in Muskoka. Effective as of Nov. 1st the following in-person court services are now available by appointment only: Traffi...
Nov 01, 2021 POA Court-Services Update Muskoka
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 68 New Cases, 19 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 68 new COVID-19 cases today and 2 new deaths in its first update since last week. 19 of today's cases are children. Today's cases also incl...
Nov 01, 2021 SMDHU COVID-19 Update Monday, Nov. 1st
Health Unit Pauses Non-COVID-19 Public Immunization Services
Due to continuing COVID-19 demands, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is placing publicly-funded child and adult routine immunization services at each of its seven local health unit offi...
Nov 01, 2021 SMDHU Logo
Muskoka Fire Danger Rating Season Concludes
October 31st marked the end of the Muskoka Fire Danger rating season for this year. This means the conclusion of the monitoring of the fire danger rating for 2021. Although daytime burning is now allo...
Nov 01, 2021 Muskoka Fire Danger Rating Low
Whatever You Grow Will Save A Bro: It's Movember!
It's the first day of Movember. The annual fundraiser for men's health. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men's health projects around the world, focussing on mental health and suicide p...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Movember
It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. It is a poisonous gas that you cannot see, smell or taste, which is why it is also known as the silent killer. If the gas is in your home, officials say you may ex...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Ontario Fire Marshal
Energy Prices Not Changing This Winter
It won't cost more to heat your home and keep the lights on this winter. The Ontario Energy Board has announced that electricity prices for households and small businesses will not change under the Re...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Ontario Energy Board
Free Online Mental Health Program For Healthcare Workers
A free mental health program is being offered to healthcare workers across the country. Wellness Together Canada was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental health and substance use con...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Government of Canada
Lakehead Hosting Virtual Events For Treaties Recognition Week
Lakehead University is hosting virtual Treaties Recognition Week events daily from Monday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 5. "We look forward to celebrating Treaties Recognition Week with students, faculty, a...
Oct 31, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Two Staff Members Test Positive for COVID-19 at the Pines LTC Home
Two staff members working at the Pines Long-Term Care Home have tested positive for COVID-19. The District says both staff members are symptomatic and are isolating, but as a result, the home has now ...
Oct 30, 2021 Source: District of Muskoka