Category Archives: Muskoka News
Pfizer Vaccine Approved By Health Canada For Kids Aged 12-15
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12-15. Dr. Supriya Sharma, the agency's chief medical adviser says clinical trials in the United States show the vaccine is safe and very ef...
May 05, 2021 Yahoo
Dump Truck Driver Charged After Fatal Crash In Severn Township
The OPP have charged the operator of a dump truck with dangerous operation causing death, causing death by criminal negligence, and public mischief. The charges against the 35-year-old Victoria Harbou...
May 05, 2021 OPP Photo via Twitter
Muskoka Lakes Chamber Receives Prestigious Award For How It Pivoted Service During The Pandemic
The Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce has won a prestigious award from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) for its exceptional service during the pandemic. The 'Power of the Pivot Award' goes to a c...
May 05, 2021
Second Death in Canada Linked To Astra-Zeneca Vaccine
Canada has reported its second death linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the death on Twitter late last night. Dr. Deena Hinshaw wrote: "As ...
May 05, 2021 CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images
New Sidewalk Being Constructed Along Bracebridge's Andrea Drive
A new sidewalk is going in along Andrea Drive in Bracebridge The Town has awarded a $210,000 contract to Neptune Security Services Inc. for the construction of a new 1.5 meters wide concrete sidewalk ...
May 04, 2021
UPDATE: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Reporting 56 Covid-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 56 cases of COVID-19 today. They include 15 in Barrie, 3 in Muskoka Lakes, 1 in Huntsville, 1 in Georgian Bay, 2 in Wasaga Beach, and 1 in Ramara. ...
May 04, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
Remote Learning Will Be An Option For Families Across All Boards Come September
School boards across the Province will offer the choice of virtual learning come September. That was confirmed by Education Minister Stephen Lecce today as he announced more education funding includin...
May 04, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Provides Advice On What To Do When Encountering Raccoons
The Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is raising awareness about what to do if you encounter raccoons this season, particularly babies and their moms. Spring is here, and that means the forests, waterwa...
May 04, 2021
New Heart Attack Protocol Expands to Muskoka
Heart attack patients in Muskoka now have access to the 'gold standard' of care thanks to the Simcoe Muskoka Code STEMI Protocol. Starting today (May 4th), residents with heart attack symptoms who pre...
May 04, 2021 Bill Oxford / Unsplash
Woman Charged With Over-80 In Haliburton
A 46-year-old woman in Haliburton faces an Over-80 charge after a vehicle ended up in the ditch near Mountain Street in Dysart. OPP was notified around 8 pm on Sunday. They charged the Highlands East ...
May 04, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter