Category Archives: Muskoka News
Scrap Metal Drive Helps Equip Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department
From now into the Fall the Huntsville Firefighters Association wants your scrap metal. Huntsville/Lake of Bays Firefighter Shawn Dickey says it's the fourth year they've undertaken the initiative, whi...
Apr 16, 2021
Gravenhurst Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A 32-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident this week at the Gravenhurst McDonald's Restaurant. Tuesday at 10:45 am OPP were called after getting a report of a man with a f...
Apr 16, 2021
Downtown Bracebridge BIA Launches New Website
The Downtown Bracebridge BIA has just launched its new and improved website to help attract locals and visitors to the downtown core. It says the site is a one-stop-shop for the community, tourists, a...
Apr 16, 2021
Retiring Muskoka Paramedic Looks Back On 50 Years Of Service
Muskoka Paramedic Jerry Barnes is retiring and as his work ends on this, his last day, he's looking back on a vibrant, rewarding career. Barnes has been a Muskoka Paramedic for just over 50 years. The...
Apr 15, 2021
"Dangerous, Selfish" -- Barrie Mayor & Council Slam Organizers of Anti-Lockdown Rally
The Mayor of Barrie is calling on Maxime Bernier to stay away this weekend, and for a group of anti-mask/anti-lockdown protesters to abandon plans for a rally in the downtown area. Jeff Lehman and the...
Apr 15, 2021
Province Identifies Workers Eligible For Emergency Child Care
The Province has identified workers who are eligible for Emergency Child Care (ECC). A link to the full list can be found here - it includes healthcare, childcare, grocery store, construction and many...
Apr 15, 2021
Pre-Applications Open For Emergency Child Care in Muskoka
Pre-applications are now open for Emergency Childhood Education (ECC) spaces in Muskoka. The District has opened the process in order to save time, as the most recent word from the Province is that st...
Apr 15, 2021
It's National Take-Out Day
It's National Take-Out Day. Local restaurants have been struggling throughout the pandemic and last December, Restaurants Canada reported that 10,000 restaurants have already closed with upwards of 50...
Apr 15, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Wednesday Includes 89 New Cases And Three More Deaths
Three more deaths and 89 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The latest victims are from Innisfil, Penetanguishene and Wasaga Beach. ...
Apr 14, 2021
Muskoka Victims Services Receives Provincial Award of Distinction
Muskoka Victims Services is a recipient of the 2020-21 Attorney General's Victim Services Awards of Distinction. The award recognizes the exceptional achievements of dedicated professionals, organizat...
Apr 14, 2021