Category Archives: Muskoka News
Ontario's Top Doc Appealing To Residents Ahead Of Long Weekend
The province's top public health official is appealing to Ontarians to follow public safety guidelines this upcoming long weekend. Dr. David Williams said yesterday that he's optimistic about the rece...
May 18, 2021 Courtesy: Ray Parker
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Shoppers Drug Mart Offering Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests
Beginning today, Shoppers Drug Mart Inc is making quick and convenient COVID-19 screening accessible to asymptomatic customers in Ontario. Rapid antigen tests are available in all Shoppers Drug Mart a...
May 17, 2021
SMDHU Monday COVID-19 Update Includes: Two Deaths and 141 New Cases
In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 141 new COVID-19 cases and two more virus-related deaths: both Innisfil residents and linked to outbreaks out...
May 17, 2021
Parking Enforcement in Downtown Bracebridge Supports Local Business
Town of Bracebridge By-Law Enforcement Officers are working in collaboration with the Bracebridge Business Improvement Area (BIA) to support a curbside pick-up in downtown Bracebridge. The regular tur...
May 17, 2021 Photo via Town of Bracebridge
Forest Fire Potential Is Increasing In Muskoka
Throughout the District of Muskoka, the forest fire danger is starting to increase. Evidence of this could be seen over this past weekend, say local Fire Department officials, with multiple fire depar...
May 17, 2021 Crusty Da Klown
Muskoka and Orillia Chambers Roll Out Free Rapid COVID Screening Tests
Small and medium-sized workplaces in our region can now screen their workers to help stop the spread of COVID-19 thanks to Chambers of Commerce in Muskoka and Orillia. The Orillia-Muskoka Rapid Antige...
May 17, 2021
Fire Danger Rating Set To High In Muskoka
The Muskoka Fire Chiefs have now set the Fire Danger Rating for Muskoka to High. Extreme caution must be taken with all open flames. Small fires are permitted in most rural areas of Muskoka keeping in...
May 17, 2021
Tip From Public Leads To Drug Charges For Two Bracebridge Men
OPP have charged two Bracebridge men after they were both reportedly seen intermittently sleeping in a vehicle while in line at a HWY 118 West fast-food restaurant. Police got the call around 1:30 pm ...
May 17, 2021 OPP Patrol Cruiser
Local Residents Face Impaired Driving Charges
Two people from Muskoka were charged with impaired driving offenses recently. Friday at 8:30 pm OPP responded to Doe Lake Road in Gravenhurst after a vehicle went off the road. A 21-year-old Bracebrid...
May 17, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
PM Issues Statement On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
The Prime Minister has issued a statement to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: "Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, w...
May 17, 2021