Category Archives: Muskoka News
Nomadland Wins Big And Makes History At This Year's Oscar Awards
"Nomadland" is the big winner at the the 93rd annual Academy Awards. It won Best Picture at the socially-distanced ceremony last night, along with Best Actress for Frances McDormand and Best Director ...
Apr 26, 2021
$5-Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Simcoe County
Simcoe County has a new multi-millionaire. The OLG says the buyers of two tickets will split Friday's $10-million Lotto Max draw. Officials say one ticket was sold in Simcoe County, while the other wa...
Apr 26, 2021
Online Petition Asks Barrie City Council To Shut Down Weekly Protests
An online petition has been created, asking Barrie City Council to do more to prevent the weekly anti-lockdown protests downtown. It says what began as local businesses protesting certain lockdown mea...
Apr 26, 2021 Change.org
Ontario Parents Receiving Latest COVID-19 Child Benefit Today
Starting today, parents in the province can expect to begin receiving their latest round of direct payments from the provincial government as part of the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit It provides fin...
Apr 26, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting Another 106 COVID-19 Cases In Region Friday
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 106 new COVID-19 cases in the region today. This includes 36 cases in Barrie, 4 in Wasaga Beach, 3 in Bracebridge, 1 in Huntsville, 1 in Orillia, a...
Apr 23, 2021
Canada Reaches Deals With Pfizer for Millions Of Booster Vaccine Doses
New deals for Pfizer vaccine booster doses have been reached with Canada. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said almost 14 million various COVID vaccine doses have been delivered across the country ...
Apr 23, 2021
$60,000 For Upgrades at the Pines LTC In Bracebridge
The Federal and Provincial governments are investing $60,000 for upgrades at the Pines Long Term Care home in Bracebridge. It's part of a $100 million investment to install heating, ventilation, and a...
Apr 23, 2021
Pregnant Women Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Pregnant women in Ontario can now sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Health Minister Christine Elliot says the decision was made in response to emerging data on the increased risk of severe illnes...
Apr 23, 2021
Canada Banning Flights From India And Pakistan For 30 Days
In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and a new double-mutant variant of concern, Canada is banning passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next 30 days. India recorded the highest ...
Apr 23, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting 87 COVID-19 Cases Today In Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 87 new COVID-19 cases today. They include 29 cases in Barrie, 8 in Orillia, 1 in Bracebridge, 3 in Midland, 2 in Collingwood, and 4 in Wasaga Beach...
Apr 22, 2021