Category Archives: Muskoka News
Fall Officially Arrives With A Rainfall Warning
A Rainfall Warning remains in effect for most of southern Ontario for the first official day of fall. The new season arrives at 3:21 this afternoon. The autumnal (or fall) equinox happens when the sun...
Sep 22, 2021 Lively closeup of falling autumn leaves with vibrant backlight from the setting sun
Province's Vaccine Certificate Program Takes Effect Today
The province's vaccine certificate program comes into effect today. That means people will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of their vaccination status in order to access...
Sep 22, 2021
SMHDU Tues COVID-19 Update Includes 17 New Cases, 4 Children
There are 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe-Muskoka The health unit said the new cases involve 13 unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals, along with 4 children. Another 13 local cases have ...
Sep 21, 2021
Fairvern Redevelopment To Go Ahead on Donated Centre St. Site.
Muskoka Council has voted to go ahead and redevelop the Fairvern Nursing Home on donated lands on Centre Street in Huntsville. District Chair John Klinck says the donated site will meet the expanded n...
Sep 21, 2021
Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party Wins Another Minority Government
Canadians may be feeling a bit like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day, after the Liberal government won another minority. With 338 seats up for grabs, the Liberals have won 158 seats as of Tuesda...
Sep 21, 2021
2021 Federal Election Results For Muskoka
The incumbents are marked with an asterisk * and results will be updated as they come in! *As of 7a.m. Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 PARRY SOUND MUSKOKA *Conservative Scott Aitchison is projected to w...
Sep 20, 2021
2021 Federal Election Results For Canada's Next Prime Minister
All major networks are projecting the Liberal Party will win another minority government. Leading or elected as of 7 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 170 seats needed for majority 158-Liberal- Justin ...
Sep 20, 2021
SMDHU's Monday COVID Update Includes 2 Deaths, 53 New Cases and 14 Children
Two new virus-related deaths and 53 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's first update from the weekend. It says two Barrie women between 45 and 64 year...
Sep 20, 2021
OPP Investigating Copper Wire Thefts In Minden Hills
The OPP is looking to identify a suspect in the theft of copper wire in Minden Hills. Police say between August 25, and September 5, 2021, officers responded to three separate incidents of copper wire...
Sep 20, 2021
Thank-You Frontline Workers Banner Installed in Downtown Bracebridge
A 'Thank You Front Line Workers' banner has been installed on the Silver Bridge in Downtown Bracebridge. It's to show support and appreciation for our health care workers and first responders who cont...
Sep 20, 2021