Category Archives: Muskoka News
Huntsville OPP Investigating Pickup Truck Theft
The OPP is investigating the theft of a pickup truck in Huntsville. It happened October 5th between 3 and 5 pm from a private driveway of a residence located on Hunters Bay Drive. The stolen vehicle i...
Oct 07, 2021
What Should Huntsville's Wayfinding Signage Look Like?
After initial public consultation and stakeholder input, the Town of Huntsville says Stempski Kelly Associates have put together design options and examples of what Huntsville's wayfinding signage cou...
Oct 07, 2021
Suspect Identified After Stabbing and Robbery in Gravenhurst
A 22 year old in Gravenhurst has been stabbed in a home robbery and police have identified the suspect. The OPP say they responded to a 9-1-1 call from an address on First Street South around 930 last...
Oct 07, 2021 OPP logo
Blue Green Algae Bloom In Three Mile Lake: SMDHU
Residents and visitors to the south shoreline of Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is ask...
Oct 07, 2021
Suspect in Custody Following Stabbing Incident In Orillia
A suspect is in custody after police responded to reports of a stabbing near Orillia Secondary School today. At 1:25 pm, police responded after they say an altercation occurred between two youths off ...
Oct 06, 2021 Photo from OPP
SMHDU Wed COVID-19 Update Includes 19 New Cases, 7 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 19 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Seven of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 12 newly resolved cases. To date, 85...
Oct 06, 2021
Ontario Increasing Staffing in LTC, Leading to More Direct Care for Residents
The Province will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes to increase staffing levels by 4,050 new long-term care staff across the province, leading to more direct care for reside...
Oct 06, 2021 Photo courtesy of Rod Phillips on Twitter
Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Cleanup In Muskoka
The skyline in Muskoka is changing and that means fall cleanup is just around the corner. Residents in Muskoka have three options for leaf and yard waste cleanup. Ways to get rid of your leaves: Urban...
Oct 06, 2021
Federal Employees Must Be Fully Vaccinated By The End of October
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made good on his promise to ensure all Federally regulated employees are vaccinated. Federal public servants in core public administration must now be fully vaccinate...
Oct 06, 2021 Photo of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau via his Twitter Account
Support Bracebridge Scouting With Apple Day
Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts will be handing out apples on October 8th & 9th at locations throughout Bracebridge for the 2021 Apple Day. All donations received from the public will go directly to 1 s...
Oct 06, 2021