Category Archives: Muskoka News
Federal Government Announces More Support For Students
The federal government has announced more significant financial support today for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Ministe...
Apr 22, 2020
Gravenhurst Masketeers Deliver Over 1,300 Masks To Front Line Workers
The Gravenhurst Masketeers have delivered on their pledge to provide masks to first responders and front line workers in their town. The group reports that over 1,300 masks have gone out to pla...
Apr 22, 2020
Bracebridge Suspends Recreation Programs Due to Covid-19
The Town of Bracebridge is postponing all recreation programs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The programs won't be running until further notice. Once long-term plans are set, the Town will let people w...
Apr 22, 2020
Homicide Investigation in Kawartha Lakes
The OPP is investigating a homicide in Kawartha Lakes. Police say they received a 9-1-1 call from a residence on Valley Road yesterday. When officers arrived, they found a man dead outside of the home...
Apr 22, 2020
Death Toll From Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting Continues To Rise
The RCMP has confirmed there are now 22 victims who have died as a result of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, plus the gunman. It is considered Canada's deadliest mass shooting. Police say some of the ...
Apr 22, 2020
Province Provides Millions To Help Seniors Fight Covid-19
The Province is providing millions more to help seniors and other vulnerable sectors fight Covid-19. $11 million announced today will help deliver food, medical supplies and other essentials to senior...
Apr 21, 2020
Simcoe-Muskoka Covid-19 Case Count Rises To 215
Today the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported 215 current Covid-19 cases in the region and two new deaths. Two women in their 90s are the latest victims. The women were residing at Bradford V...
Apr 21, 2020
More Money For Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
The federal government has unveiled more financial support for vulnerable Canadians struggling to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's measures announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are on top...
Apr 21, 2020
Crane Accident Sends Operator To Hospital
A crane operator has been taken to hospital after an accident at the Port Carling locks. The incident happened this morning around 10 am when the crane tipped while moving a snowmobile bridge near Loc...
Apr 21, 2020
No More Marriage Licenses In Gravenhurst
The Town of Gravenhurst has stopped issuing marriage licenses and arranging civil marriage ceremonies during the COVID-19 outbreak. The town said since the service was deemed non-essential, no more li...
Apr 21, 2020