Category Archives: Muskoka News
New Internship Opportunities for Indigenous Students At Lakehead University
OpenText and Lakehead University have announced a new program today that will create internship opportunities for Indigenous students enrolled at the University. As part of the new partnership between...
Sep 24, 2021
Huntsville Fall Fair Returns!
The Huntsville Fall Fair has returned. It will be held at the fairgrounds tomorrow (Sat) from 10am-7pm. There will be a classic car show, scarecrow contest, petting farm, live music, horse show, arche...
Sep 24, 2021
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 16 New Cases, 4 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 16 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths in its latest update. Among the new cases are 10 unvaccinated individuals, while four of today's cases are ...
Sep 23, 2021
Train Derailed In Nobel Area
No injuries to report after a train derailment in the Nobel area. Today at 8:30 am West Parry Sound OPP responded to the derailment near Felsman Drive in McDougall Township. Police say a number of rai...
Sep 23, 2021 Source: OPP
Have A Say On the Future of Recreation In Muskoka Lakes
Muskoka Lakes Township is considering what the future of recreation looks like in the community. A Parks and Recreation Master Plan is being developed to inform future investment in recreational infra...
Sep 23, 2021
Staff Shortage Will Affect Spectators At Bracebridge Memorial Arena
A staffing shortage means arena staff at Bracebridge Memorial Arena won't be able to verify proof of vaccine at the arena Monday through Thursday starting next week. South Muskoka Minor Hockey reports...
Sep 23, 2021
How Much Rain Did We Get So Far? And When Will It End?
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue today, but should begin to taper off this afternoon. Environment Canada says this widespread rainfall event is due to a cold front and a moi...
Sep 23, 2021
Public Workshop On Huntsville's Waterfront Development Strategy
Huntsville is hosting a public workshop on the Waterfront Development Strategy. The Town has received many ideas from the community and you can learn more about them at two different zoom sessions on ...
Sep 22, 2021
Lakehead Hosting Panel On Mandatory Vaccine Policies
The global pandemic has ignited debate about the constitutionality of mandatory vaccinations. On Thursday, Sept. 23, Lakehead University's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law will host an expert panel to delve...
Sep 22, 2021
SMDHU Wed COVID-19 Update Includes 18 New Cases, Including 4 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 18 new COVID-19 cases today, including 4 children. Among the new cases are 15 unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals. There are also 29 ...
Sep 22, 2021