Category Archives: Muskoka News
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Eight New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 8 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Oro-Medonte, 2 in Barrie, and one each in Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Innisfil, a...
Jul 26, 2021
SIU Determines No Basis For Criminal Charges In Dysart Man's Death
The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has ruled there's no basis for criminal charges against the OPP in the July 15th, 2020 death of a Dysart man in Haliburton. That day police followed 73...
Jul 26, 2021
Kirby's Beach Park Inclusive Playground Now Open
The Town of Bracebridge says the Kirby's Beach Park Inclusive Playground is now open to residents and visitors. The playground installation originally scheduled to be completed by June 25th was delaye...
Jul 26, 2021
Climate Issues Amongst New Governor-General Mary Simon's Top Concerns
Mary Simon says she'll promote climate action and indigenous-driven conservation principles as Canada's new Governor-General. Simon was installed to the position during a special ceremony today. Canad...
Jul 26, 2021
Skyline's Mixed-Use Development Underway in Gravenhurst
Construction is underway at Talisman Gate, a new mixed-use development located at 110-120 Preston Way in Gravenhurst. Skyline Group Of Companies held a private groundbreaking ceremony on July 21st to ...
Jul 26, 2021
'Christmas In July' Event Comes Through In A Big Way for Huntsville Salvation Army Food Bank
The Kiwanis Club of Huntsville Muskoka's 2021 'Christmas in July' event brought in over two tons of food and $6,500 in cash and gift cards for the Huntsville Salvation Army Food Bank. The club's Secre...
Jul 26, 2021
Multiple People Injured Following Two Serious Crashes In Bracebridge
Multiple people have been injured following a two-vehicle collision in Bracebridge. It happened on Highway 11 at High Falls Road on Saturday morning, when three people were taken to hospital with inju...
Jul 26, 2021
Special Air Quality Statement In Effect
A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for most of south-central Ontario. Environment Canada says high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are possible today. It says smoke pl...
Jul 26, 2021
Homophobic Graffiti Found In Gravenhurst Ahead Of Pride Event
Gravenhurst OPP are investigating an incident involving homophobic graffiti. Police say sometime overnight on Monday, July 19th, derogatory words were spray-painted on the pavement in front of the dri...
Jul 26, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter
Mary Simon Officially Becomes Canada's Next Governor General Today
Mary Simon will officially become Canada's governor general today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen's representativ...
Jul 26, 2021