Category Archives: Muskoka News
Dr. Theresa Tam Urges Canadians To 'Stay Connected'
In the face of still growing Covid-19 statistics, Canada's top health official says its important we don't forget we are all in this together. Today Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam reporte...
May 06, 2020
Spring and Summer Rec Programs And Activities Postponed In Huntsville
The Town of Huntsville is reminding residents that all Spring and Summer 2020 recreation programs and activities are postponed until further notice. That covers all the programs, activities, drop-ins ...
May 06, 2020
Someone In Barrie Is A New Millionaire Today! Could It Be You?
Ontario lottery players check your tickets! There were two winning tickets for the $13 million LOTTO MAX jackpot from last night's draw, and one of them was sold in Barrie. The other was sold in Quebe...
May 06, 2020
Cleaner-Related Poisonings Are On The Rise
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of improperly using hand sanitizers, disinfectants, household cleaning products and bleaches, and reminding them to always read and follow the direct...
May 06, 2020 go_greener_oz / CC
Repatriation Ceremony At CFB Trenton Today, But Please Stay Home
A repatriation ceremony will take place today at CFB Trenton, for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE Following the ceremony at 2:30 this af...
May 06, 2020
Gravenhurst Urges Residents To 'Be Prepared, Not Scared'
Emergency Planners in Gravenhurst are watching the weather patterns closely. The Town's Emergency Planning Team reports its busiest Spring yet. They've been kept busy preparing for potential local flo...
May 05, 2020
Gravenhurst Fire Department Recruiting For New Members
It's the final weeks of the annual firefighter recruiting drive in Gravenhurst. Already, emergency responses are up slightly there this year, but as the warmer weather approaches, the "busy season" wi...
May 05, 2020
Drinking Water Precautions Lifted at Henshaw Lake
A fuel spill has been cleaned up in Henshaw Lake in Port Carling. On April 9th the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) advised the public about a diesel fuel spill into the lake, but they now ...
May 05, 2020
Expanded Online Mental Health Supports Available
Ontario's Premier wants you to know you are not alone. Today, Doug Ford says they will support you and "we will get through this together" as he announced expanded access to mental health support. For...
May 05, 2020
Health Unit Reports 11 New Cases And 1 New Retirement Home Outbreak
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 11 new cases of Covid-19 in the region. One new case is a woman in her 90s in Huntsville. A new Covid-19 outbreak has also been declared in...
May 05, 2020