Category Archives: Muskoka News
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 62 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 62 new COVID-19 cases today and one new death. To date, there have been 288,653 vaccinations administered in the region. There were also 156 new re...
May 20, 2021
Province Says Maintaining Some Public Health Measures Into Mid-June Will Help Ensure a Good Summer
The momentum of the pandemic has made a turn for the better in Ontario and COVID-19 cases are falling, but hospitals are still under strain. That's the latest from the Province, which outlined its cur...
May 20, 2021
OSMH Foundation Launches Monthly 50/50 Draw
The Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a monthly online 50/50 raffle to support the greatest needs of the Hospital. Open to Ontario residents over the ...
May 20, 2021 OSMH Photo
Charges Laid Following Collision On Novar Road
Almaguin Highlands OPP has charged a 32-year-old woman with impaired driving. Tuesday OPP responded to a collision on Novar Road at around 10:15 pm. After the investigation, they charged a 20-year-old...
May 20, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Inclusive Playground Installation at Kirby's Beach Park
Inclusive playground equipment is being installed at Kirby's Beach Park in Bracebridge. Located at 1010 Kirby's Beach road, the park is an increasingly popular location for both residents and visitors...
May 20, 2021
Orillia To Begin Talks With Waterfront Developer
Orillia council has chosen which of two companies it wants to work with, to redevelop the Front Street Plaza area which is owned by the city. Two developers submitted their vision of what they would d...
May 20, 2021 City of Orillia
Online Fundraiser For Muskoka Man Left Paralyzed After Workplace Accident
An online fundraiser has been set up to help the family of a Muskoka man injured in a workplace accident. According to the Go Fund Me page, 49 year old Port Carling resident Christopher Reeds fell fro...
May 20, 2021
OPP Investigating Human Remains Discovered In Gravenhurst
OPP are investigating after human remains were found in Gravenhurst. Police say they were called shortly before 3 pm Wednesday after the remains were found by a hiker. The investigation surrounding th...
May 20, 2021 OPP Cruiser
Parks Canada Administered Places Delay Launch Of Services Until June 2nd
Parks Canada administered places like Gravenhurst's Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site in Gravenhurst will delay the launch of most visitor services until at least June 2nd. The announcemen...
May 19, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 51 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 51 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Today's update also includes 63 new recoveries. So far 281,888 vaccinations have been administered in th...
May 19, 2021