Category Archives: Muskoka News
Cyclist Dies Following Collision With Vehicle in Georgian Bay Township
A cyclist has died, after a collision with a vehicle in Georgian Bay Township. The OPP say the crash happened on Twelve Mile Bay Road around 6:30 Saturday night, sending the cyclist to hospital, where...
May 31, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter
It's National AccessAbility Awareness Week
It's National AccessAbility Awareness Week (May 30-June 5). It celebrates the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and recognizes the work being undertaken to remove barriers to accessibility ...
May 31, 2021
Earlier Garbage/Recycling Collection Begins In Muskoka
Starting today, collection crews in Muskoka will begin curbside collection at 7 a.m. The district says the change has become necessary for crews to begin earlier since it is managing more garbage and ...
May 31, 2021
Second Dose Vaccine Appointments Begin
Starting this week, the province will begin to offer second dose appointments at an earlier interval of four weeks or later, based on availability of vaccines. The anticipated schedule for eligibility...
May 31, 2021
New Top Doctor For Ontario
Ontario is getting a new top doc. The province will table a motion today to appoint Dr. Kieran Moore as new chief medical officer of health, replacing Dr. David Williams, who had delayed his retiremen...
May 31, 2021
Petition To Honor Children Whose Bodies Were Found At BC Residential School
An online petition has been created, calling on the federal government to establish a national day of mourning in honour of the 215 First Nations children whose bodies were found at a former residenti...
May 31, 2021
Huntsville OPP Fine Person For Not Complying With Quarantine Act
Huntsville OPP has fined a person for not following quarantine rules. The Government of Canada has put in place emergency measures to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19 and variants of conce...
May 28, 2021 OPP Cruiser
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 44 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 44 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. There have also been 119 recoveries and 1 new hospitalization since yesterday's update. New Cases Includ...
May 28, 2021
New Multi-Sport Court Opens In Bracebridge
After a month of construction, and following the guidance provided by the Province and the Health Unit, the Town of Bracebridge is opening the new multi-sport court at Kelvin Grove Park today. ( May 2...
May 28, 2021
Two Drivers Facing Impaired Charges In Gravenhurst
Two people face impaired driving charges after separate traffic stops in Gravenhurst. The combined charges, which include impaired driving and Over 80 offenses were laid on May 25th and 27th In the fi...
May 28, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR