Category Archives: Muskoka News
Ontario Liberals Promising To Explore 4-Day Work-Week, If Elected
The promises have begun ahead of next year's provincial election. The Ontario Liberals have vowed to explore a pilot project to analyze the potential for a four-day work-week, IF they are elected in J...
Oct 18, 2021
Enhanced Certificate Now Available To All Vaccinated Ontarians
The new QR code system or enhanced vaccine certificate is now available for all vaccinated Ontarians to download. The system will officially come into effect on Friday, October 22nd and individuals ca...
Oct 18, 2021
Bracebridge Restaurant Patio Destroyed in Hit And Run
Who would drive into a restaurant and take off? That's what police are trying to figure out, after a black pick up truck (believed to be GMC Sierra) drove through the patio at El Pueblito on Manitoba ...
Oct 17, 2021 Source: Facebook
Bracebridge Fire Dept. Hosting Event at Rona Today
The Fire Chiefs of Ontario are hosting an event today (October 16th) at Rona in Bracebridge. Members from the Bracebridge Fire Department will be on scene to offer some insight on fire safety, fire pr...
Oct 16, 2021
SMHDU FRI COVID-19 Update Includes 31 New Cases, 8 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 31 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Today's update includes 10 newly resolved cases and 1 new hospitalization. 8 of today's cases ar...
Oct 15, 2021 Photo via the SMDHU
Gooderham Man Facing Weapons Charges
A Gooderham man's been charged with weapons offenses after an incident in Highlands East. Thursday night OPP responded to an altercation between two men that involved a firearm on County Road 503. A 4...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: OPP Twitter
Province Announces Timeline For New COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App
In advance of October 22nd, the Province is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with an official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Tog...
Oct 15, 2021 Premier Doug Ford speaking At Queen's Park back in Sept 2020
Huntsville and Area Service Clubs Fight Nutrition Insecurity At Schools
A partnership between the major service clubs in Huntsville and area to combat nutrition insecurity in local schools has been launched. The following service clubs have already pledged funds; Rotary C...
Oct 15, 2021 Peter Redwood (Rotary), Stasi O'Hare and Diane Findlay (Baysville Lion's), Marian Wilson (Doug Wilson hidden behind), Phil Morehead and John Paterson (Dwight Lion's), Nick Hay and Gord Looker (Dorset Lion's) and Shirley Bullock (Kiwanis). In front row are Carol Corriveau-Truchon, Trustee (Separate School Board) and Bruce Reain, Trustee (Trillium Board)
OPP Builds Memorial Dedicated To Officers Who Have Died By Suicide
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside at the OPP General Headquarters (GHQ) in Orillia. The memorial is open to the public and can...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: OPP
Over 15-Hundred Charges Laid During Operation Impact
Over 15-hundred charges have been laid during the OPP's Operation Impact. Police say a majority of the charges were for speeding and stunt racing. During the four-day initiative, officers conducted ta...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: OPP