Category Archives: Muskoka News
South Muskoka Hospital Foundation Announces Retirement of Executive Director Colin Miller
The South Muskoka Hospital Foundation has announced the retirement of Executive Director Colin Miller. Miller will remain in his role until the end of this year while the Foundation seeks his successo...
May 27, 2021
Premier Ford Writes Letter On The Reopening of Ontario's Schools
Premier Doug Ford is asking Ontario health unit and education officials for their input on reopening schools. In the letter, he acknowledges the negative mental health effects on students that learnin...
May 27, 2021 Masked Premier Doug Ford
Charges Laid for Mischief at Deerhurst Resort
A 23-year-old Huntsville man faces a mischief charge following an incident at Deerhurst Resort. On Monday OPP responded to a mischief call at the Deerhurst Adventure Park. Police were told numerous ve...
May 27, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Ontario Promising To Keep Seniors in Long-Term Care Homes Cool this Summer
The provincial government is making a promise to improve air conditioning in long-term care homes. It says new regulations came into effect May 15th, which requires designated cooling areas of all hom...
May 27, 2021
#FordFailsBeauty Campaign Begins
If you're seeing a lot of red balloons in town, it's part of a new campaign launched this week by members of the beauty industry. Red balloon Wednesdays by ABA Canada and the Ontario Professional Hair...
May 27, 2021
RVH Launches #SeeWhatISee Campaign On COVID-19 Impact
RVH has launched a #SeeWhatISee social media campaign to share frontline healthcare workers' reflections on the impact of COVID-19. The hospital hopes sharing these reflections will offer a glimpse in...
May 27, 2021
SMDHU's Medical Officer Supports A Return To In-Class Learning
The medical officer of health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit supports a return to the classroom for students across the region. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday that he feels it's time ...
May 27, 2021 dcJohn / CC
From Record Highs To Below Seasonal Temperatures
Be prepared for a drastic change in the weather today. A cold front has moved into the province, dropping the temperature by about 10-15 degrees overnight. After experiencing heat and humidity, making...
May 27, 2021 Photographer: Ray Parker
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UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 29 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. 40 cases have recovered since yesterday and there have been five new hospitalizations. There are cur...
May 26, 2021
Gagnon's YIG Staff Holding Fundraiser For Alzheimer's Society of Muskoka
Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer staff in Bracebridge will take to the pavement in front of the store this Saturday (May 29th) for a great cause. Gagnon's staff will be doing a COVID-19 friendly fundr...
May 26, 2021