Category Archives: Muskoka News
Huntsville Man Charged with Weapon Offences
A Huntsville man faces weapon offence charges after an incident at a local business. Tuesday at 2:31 pm OPP responded to Maslack Supply where a man was reported to be yelling and screaming while wavin...
Oct 13, 2021 OPP Cruiser
SMHDU Wed COVID-19 Update Includes 13 New Cases, 4 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reports 13 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Today's update also includes 16 newly resolved cases and 3 new hospitalizations. Four of today's ...
Oct 13, 2021
Ontario Supports Tourism Businesses Recovering from Impacts of COVID-19
Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller encourages eligible local businesses to consider applying to a new Provincial Tourism funding stream. The Province is investing $100 million via its Ontario Tourism...
Oct 13, 2021
SPCA Releases New Commemorative Animals In War Pin
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has released a new commemorative Animals in War collectible pin. It features a cat as this year's symbol to honour the wartime contributions of animals and the pin ...
Oct 13, 2021
SMHDU Tues COVID-19 Update Includes One Death, 51 New Cases, 15 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 51 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. It's the first update since last week. 15 of the cases are children. Today's update also includes ...
Oct 12, 2021
Charges Laid In Historical Sexual Assault Of Minor
Huntsville OPP and the Muskoka Crime Unit have charged a Midland resident with historical sexual offences against a minor. In July 2021, police received information about a sexual assault of a minor t...
Oct 12, 2021 Photo from OPP
Huntsville Hospital Prepares For Six-Hour Emergency Back-Up Power Outage
On Wednesday, October 20th the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site will experience a planned six-hour outage of the emergency backup power system. The outage is scheduled to begin at 9 a...
Oct 12, 2021 Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Logo
Muskoka Airport Sees Bright Future As Industry Shifts Into Recovery As Province Reopens
After weathering a challenging 2020 in a sector that was one of the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the District reports there are many positive signs of recovery to celebrate at the Muskoka Air...
Oct 12, 2021
2022 Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program Applications Being Accepted
Applications are invited from community groups and organizations for grant funding under the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program. The Terence Haight Financial Assistance program was establishe...
Oct 12, 2021
Bala Cranberry Festival Returns in 2021
The Bala Cranberry Festival is back - with enhanced safety protocols and a focus on arts and crafts. The Bala Cranberry Festival will be back in 2021, always the weekend after Thanksgiving, after a on...
Oct 12, 2021