Category Archives: Muskoka News
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting 71 New COVID-19 Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 71 COVID-19 cases today. 26 of the cases are in Barrie and there are 2 cases in both Orillia and Midland and 2 cases in Wasaga Beach. There's also ...
May 07, 2021
Muskoka's Garbage, Recycling & Organics Pickup To Begin Earlier Starting May 31st
The District of Muskoka reports garbage, recycling, and organics pickup will begin earlier starting May 31st. That day crews will begin curbside collection at 7 am. "We're working closely with our con...
May 07, 2021
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Expanded Across Province
You'll soon be able to get tested for COVID-19 with help from an area Chamber of Commerce. The Province, the Federal government, and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce have launched a COVID-19 Rapid Scre...
May 07, 2021
Orillia Armed Robbery Suspects Sought
Orillia OPP is searching for two suspects after an armed robbery at a West Street business. Thursday two men wearing balaclavas entered the business around 7:45 pm brandishing edged weapons and demand...
May 07, 2021 OPP Photo
Boaters Warned About Dangers of Cold Water
Now that warmer weather has started to arrive, Canadian boaters are being reminded to take a few extra precautions to guard against the dangers of falling into the cold water. Smartboater.ca was creat...
May 07, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 82 New COVID-19 Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 82 new cases of COVID-19 today. Twenty of the cases are in Barrie, 6 are in Ramara, there are 2 cases in Collingwood, 4 in Orillia, and 1 each in W...
May 06, 2021
District Water Main Flushing Will Continue Until The End of June
The District of Muskoka reports it will be performing water main flushing until the end of June. During the Spring flushing, District crews turn on hydrants that release large amounts of high-pressure...
May 06, 2021
Two Gravenhurst Property Owners Charged For Failing To Correct Fire Code Infractions
Two separate Gravenhurst property owners have been charged with failing to comply with orders issued to correct Fire Code infractions at their properties to the sum of $15,000. The Gravenhurst Fire De...
May 06, 2021
Gravenhurst Seeking New Youth Council Members
Passionate about issues affecting youth in Gravenhurst? The Town is looking to appoint new members of the Gravenhurst Youth Council for the September 2021 - June 2022 term. The meetings will take plac...
May 06, 2021
Driver Charged After Short Police Pursuit In Bracebridge
A Little Brittain man faces impaired driving and flight from police charges after a short police pursuit in Bracebridge. On April 30th at 11:15 pm, OPP responded to a complaint from a member of the pu...
May 06, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR