Category Archives: Muskoka News
Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis Has Died
Former premier of Ontario, William (Bill) Davis, has died. His family issued a statement saying Davis yesterday morning in Brampton at the age of 92. Davis served as the 18th premier of Ontario from 1...
Aug 09, 2021 Source: Twitter
Good Samaritans Help Bracebridge OPP Arrest Two Suspected Drunk Drivers
Good Samaritans have helped Bracebridge OPP arrest two suspected drunk drivers on the same day. Police received a traffic complaint on Saturday night, about a vehicle unable to stay in its lane on Mus...
Aug 09, 2021
Border Restrictions Ease Today For Fully Vaccinated Americans
Canada is easing border restrictions today for fully vaccinated American travellers. Fully vaccinated United States (U.S.) citizens and permanent residents will be eligible to enter Canada for discret...
Aug 09, 2021
Terry Fox Special Airs Tonight
The Terry Fox Foundation is presenting a special one-hour broadcast today. It says Terry Fox: The Power of One will share diverse stories of hope, courage, and resilience as told by iconic Canadians i...
Aug 09, 2021
Dangerous Heat Dominates Forecast This Week
Dangerous heat is in the forecast this week, as humidex values push, reach or even exceed 40 degrees Celsius. The Weather Network's Melinda Singh says the week ahead could be the hottest of the summer...
Aug 09, 2021
Bracebridge OPP Investigating Mischief in Georgian Bay
Bracebridge OPP is working on a mischief investigation in Georgian Bay. Police say they're seeing an increase in damage to town property, as well as vehicles, such as graffiti and slashed tires. The m...
Aug 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Bracebridge OPP Arrest Impaired Driver
A Muskoka Lakes man is facing charges after a traffic stop this weekend. On Friday night, Bracebridge OPP responded to a vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection at Bethune Drive and Brock St...
Aug 08, 2021 OPP Patrol Cruiser
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Five New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 5 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Essa and 1 each in Barrie, Gravenhurst, and New Tecumseth. Today's update also...
Aug 06, 2021
OPP Investigating Fatal ATV Rollover
OPP is investigating an ATV rollover that killed a 72-year-old man. Thursday at 5:20 pm emergency responders attended the scene, a trail on a private property on Muskoka Road 117 in Lake of Bays. Poli...
Aug 06, 2021 Image from Twitter
SIU Investigating Woman's Firearm-Related Death In Burks Falls
The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating a woman's firearm-related death in Burks Falls Thursday, at 8:19 pm OPP responded to a Burks Falls residence about an unwanted person....
Aug 06, 2021