Category Archives: Muskoka News
First Virus-Related Death In Simcoe-Muskoka This Month
For the first time in a month, a new death from COVID-19 has been reported in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit says a Barrie man between 45 and 64 years old died on Tuesday after contracting the virus....
Sep 17, 2021
SMDHU Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases On Thursday, September 16th
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 30 new COVID-19 cases today and one new death. It's the first COVID-related death in the region in close to a month. Five of today's cases ...
Sep 16, 2021
Gravenhurst Motorcyclist Charged With Impaired Operation
A 37-year-old motorcyclist from Gravenhurst faces impaired driving charges. Wednesday at 9:30 pm Bracebridge OPP responded when the sound of revving motorcycles was brought to their attention. An inve...
Sep 16, 2021 Source: OPP
Ramara Resident Wins $75,791 With Lotto 6/49
A 59-year-old Ramara woman has won over $75,000 in a Lotto 6/49 draw. Sandra Kaspar, a married mother of 10 has played the same numbers for the last two years. She won the second prize in the August 7...
Sep 16, 2021
Another History-Making Flight To Space
More history has been made in space. SpaceX has launched four private citizens into orbit around Earth. It's the first mission to space (dubbed Inspiration4) with an all-civilian crew and no professio...
Sep 16, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting 31 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 31 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Today's update also includes 30 newly resolved cases and 1 new hospitalization. To date, 83 percent of the...
Sep 15, 2021
Bracebridge Event Tourism and Community Grant Applications for 2022 Now Open
The Town of Bracebridge has two grant programs that are now open for 2022 applications. Each grant program has specific eligibility criteria that are explained on their respective application forms. T...
Sep 15, 2021
The Weather Network Releases Fall Forecast
The Weather Network has released its fall forecast. It says while most of Canada has seen an early arrival of cooler early fall weather, warm weather is not finished with much of the country just yet....
Sep 15, 2021
Oikle's Observations. OREA President David Oikle on Housing & The Federal Election
The Federal Election is set for Monday September 20th. Among the many issues for the major parties to address is availability and affordability of housing for Canadians. David Oikle, the Presid...
Sep 14, 2021
Local Businesses Support the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre Through Naming Rights
Muskoka businesses and community supporters, including Fowler Construction, Muskoka Leon's, Quemby Electric, Hoos Law, Sifft Electric and Muskoka Rock, are providing multi-year funding for naming righ...
Sep 14, 2021