Category Archives: Muskoka News
Bracebridge Pastor Fined For Holding Unmasked Church Service
A fine has been issued after the OPP were called about an illegal gathering at a church in Bracebridge. The OPP were called yesterday morning about the church service on Monica Lane that was violating...
Apr 19, 2021
It's National Volunteer Week
It's National Volunteer Week. This year's theme is The Value of One, The Power of Many, which reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when ...
Apr 19, 2021
Ontario Shuts Borders To Non-Essential Travel
Starting today, Ontario is shutting down its borders with Quebec and Manitoba to non-essential travel, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. All vehicles will be required to slow down as they a...
Apr 19, 2021
Victim Of Fatal 400 Crash In Georgian Bay Identified
The OPP has identified a woman who died in a crash on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township. Police say 30 year old Brianne Thomson of Gore Bay died on Saturday afternoon, when a vehicle hit a rock fac...
Apr 18, 2021 OPP Sign
Barrie Police Issue 8 Tickets At Downtown Gathering
Barrie police handed out eight tickets to participants in a rally in the city's downtown Saturday. The protesters disagree with provincial public health measures including stay at home orders and mask...
Apr 18, 2021
One Dead, One Injured in Crash On Highway 400 in G-B Township
One person has died, and another has been injured in a single vehicle collision on Highway 400. Southern Georgian Bay OPP, Georgian Bay Fire Service and Muskoka Paramedics were called at 5:38 p.m. on ...
Apr 18, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Stay-At-Home Order Extended By Two Weeks Plus Other New Restrictions
The Province is enacting even stricter measures to curb the spread of the pandemic's Third Wave. Today Premier Doug Ford said we are losing the battle between the variants and the vaccines - that the ...
Apr 16, 2021 Doug Ford speaks at a press conference.
Avoid Meridian Place Saturday Afternoon -- Barrie Police.
Barrie Police are asking demonstrators who disagree with lock downs and mask mandates to stay home Saturday. They're also asking people who disagree with the protesters to stay home. Another demonstra...
Apr 16, 2021
Canada Reaches New Pfizer Deal For 8 Million More Vaccine Doses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has a new agreement for 8 million more doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Trudeau says the new deal will see 4 million doses arrive in May, with the next 2 million ...
Apr 16, 2021
Dwight Man Faces Impaired Driving Charge
A 53-year-old Dwight man is facing an impaired driving charge after being stopped by police near Brunel and Britannia Roads this week. Wednesday police responded around 5:35 pm after getting a tip of ...
Apr 16, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter