Category Archives: Muskoka News
Ford Addresses Easter Sunday Cottage Trip
The trip was short and he was back by noon. Premier Doug Ford has addressed his visit to the family cottage on Fawn Lake Easter Sunday, a move that's drawn criticism in light of the Province's prior m...
May 08, 2020
Government Plan Aims To Help Weather Job Losses
Despite the staggering job loss numbers announced today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there's a plan in place to see Canadians through. The country shed nearly two million jobs in April and on t...
May 08, 2020
$1.5 Million Announced for Supportive Housing In Bracebridge
The Province is investing $1.5 million in Muskoka to support the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. The money will flow through the Home For Good program and go towards a supportive housing pr...
May 08, 2020
Premier Doug Ford's Office Confirms Easter Cottage Visit
Premier Doug Ford's office has confirmed that he visited his cottage on Easter Sunday. The news comes amid an intense debate about whether Ontarians should be allowed to visit their vacation propertie...
May 08, 2020
RVH Conducting In-House Testing For COVID-19
To more quickly diagnose and appropriately care for some COVID-19 patients, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's (RVH) laboratory is now conducting in-house testing for COVID-19. RVH is one of abou...
May 08, 2020
Rec Facilities Being Kept Closed Until June 29th In Bracebridge
Several recreation facilities are being kept closed in Bracebridge as a Covid-19 safety precaution. To continue to stop the spread of the virus, the Town is keeping the Bracebridge Sportsplex, Memoria...
May 07, 2020
Muskoka Covid-19 Assessment Centre Testing Stats Released
The Muskoka Covid-19 Assessment Centre testing numbers are in. To date, Muskoka's two Assessment Centres in Bracebridge and Huntsville have completed over 480 tests and also virtually assessed nearly ...
May 07, 2020
Scheduled Surgeries And Procedures To Resume In Ontario
A plan to restart scheduled surgeries and procedures in Ontario is in place. Premier Doug Ford says the Province is telling hospitals and patients to "get ready." Urgent surgeries, including cancer an...
May 07, 2020
Two People Hospitalized Following Hwy 11 SB Collision
Two people were sent to hospital following a serious collision this morning between a car and a Transport truck in Huntsville. At 9:40 a.m., emergency responders raced to the scene at Highway 11 south...
May 07, 2020
Wage Top-Up Coming For Essential Workers
More money is coming for essential workers who are fighting Covid-19 on Canada's frontlines. A new wage top-up coming for essential workers who make $2,500 or less per month is an agreement between th...
May 07, 2020