Category Archives: Muskoka News
Projects Launched To Protect The Health Of Muskoka River Watershed
New projects have been launched to protect the health of the Muskoka River Watershed. The District received an investment of over $4 million from the Province in April to fund 12 projects intended to ...
Jul 29, 2021
It's Reopening Day At Casino Rama
It's reopening day at Casino Rama. After being closed for 16 months, the casino is opening its doors at 10 this morning. It says entry will be first come, first served, with no reservations needed, bu...
Jul 29, 2021 Instagram
Automated Dispensing Units Improve Medication Safety At MAHC
New automated dispensing units for medication needs are improving safety and patient care at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC). Both hospital sites recently wrapped up a years-in-the-making project ...
Jul 28, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Six New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting six new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Barrie, 2 in Bradford West-Gwillimbury, and one each in Severn and Clearview...
Jul 28, 2021
Ontario Ramping Up Efforts to Reduce Surgical Wait Times
The Province is investing $324 million to allow Ontario's hospitals and community health sector to perform more urgent care. This will include more surgeries, MRI and CT scans, and procedures, includi...
Jul 28, 2021 Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott. (file photo)
Two Nipissing Residents Facing Theft Related Charges
Huntsville OPP has charged two Nipissing Township residents with theft-related offenses. On July 19th at 10:30 am police started a shoplifting investigation along with an investigation into a break en...
Jul 28, 2021
Gravenhurst Provides August Long Weekend Safety Tips
The Town of Gravenhurst has some safety tips for people who are traveling here for the August long weekend. Planning a barbecue? Be sure all gas connections are tight and not leaking Do not leave an a...
Jul 28, 2021 Town of Gravenhurst
UPDATE: Parry Sound Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
UPDATE: He's been arrested - West Parry Sound OPP would like to thank the public for assistance in the arrest of Borrow. PRIOR: The OPP is requesting the public's assistance in locating 42-year-old Je...
Jul 28, 2021
Different Rules For Vaccinated/Unvaccinated Students This Fall
There will be different rules for students and staff who have been fully vaccinated or not vaccinated once Ontario schools reopen this fall. Moore said that about 35 per cent of youth aged 12-17, whic...
Jul 28, 2021 Lindy Buckley / CC
Local Hospitals Receive Provincial Funding Increase
The Province continues to address medium-sized hospital funding inequality by allocating $1.8 billion for hospital investments. Locally. under Ontario's 2021 Budget, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC...
Jul 27, 2021 Michael Havens / CC