Category Archives: Muskoka News
New Digital Platform Allows Police To File Criminal Charges More Smoothly
A new digital platform will give local police a smoother way to file criminal charges. The new system, called eIntake, will be available in Central East Region courthouses this month, which include co...
May 19, 2021
Gravenhurst Council Approves $25,000 Towards Local Community Groups
Community groups in Gravenhurst will share $25,000 in funding through the Terrence Haight Financial Assistance Fund. Mayor Paul Kelly says thanked all the groups for their exceptional work that they d...
May 19, 2021 Town of Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst Announces New CAO
Mayor Paul Kelly and Gravenhurst Council have announced Scott Lucas will become the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town. "I'm confident that we have selected a great leader for our org...
May 19, 2021
SMDHU Asking Residents Not To Travel For Long Weekend
Our medical officer of health is among the experts warning about the disastrous consequences of celebrating the long weekend and ignoring COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health...
May 19, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 42 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. There have also been 287 new recoveries and three new hospitalizations. There are currently 573 active n...
May 18, 2021
Mactier Resident Wins Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed $1 Million Prize
A Mactier resident is a million dollars richer after winning in the April 10th LOTTO 6/49 draw. Raymond (Ray) James says he plays LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX when the jackpots are high. The financial ind...
May 18, 2021
Canada Road Safety Week Runs Until May 24th
The OPP reminds motorists that the Canada Road Safety Campaign is running currently until May 24th. Huntsville OPP will be putting an emphasis on the Big 4 which includes seatbelt compliance, distract...
May 18, 2021 OPP Cruiser
Live Well Virtual Summit Will Kick Start Your Self Care
It will be a chance to kick start your Self-Care again. The two-day Live Well Virtual Summit happens May 28-29 and promises to be a "refuel toolkit" aimed at restarting your health after the disruptiv...
May 18, 2021
Numerous Vehicles Ticketed and Towed For Parking Illegally at McCrea Lake Conservation Area
OPP officers along with Georgian Bay Township bylaw officers have ticketed 21 vehicles and towed 15 others away on the weekend for parked illegally at McCrea Lake Conservation Area. The OPP has been f...
May 18, 2021
Indigenous Adults Can Now Book Their Second COVID-19 Vaccine
All Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) adults 16 years of age or older, living in the Simcoe-Muskoka region are able to book their second appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. The time betwee...
May 18, 2021 NIAID / CC