Category Archives: Muskoka News
Muskoka Lakes Waiving Penalties For Late Tax Payments
The Township of Muskoka Lakes has adopted a motion to waive penalties for the non-payment of 2020 interim taxes. They were due on March 27, 2020. Council's decision removes any penalties charged on no...
Apr 21, 2020
New "Mask" Rules For Air Travelers
Air travelers are now required to bring their own face coverings to the airport. Without one, you will be denied boarding. The Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced new measures yesterday, requ...
Apr 21, 2020
Identifying The Victims Of Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting
More details are being released about the 18 victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. The shooter's 12-hour rampage began Saturday night in the quaint coastal village of Portapique in Nova Scotia an...
Apr 21, 2020
Two Charged After Fleeing Police
Two men face charges after fleeing from police in Huntsville. On Saturday around 8:30 pm, OPP officers observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed. Police tried to stop it, but it fled, only to ...
Apr 20, 2020
Province Planning For Safe Future Reopening
Premier Doug Ford has ordered Ontario's Jobs and Recovery Committee to begin planning for a gradual, measured and safe reopening of the province after the danger posed by Covid-19 has passed. That tim...
Apr 20, 2020
Latest COVID-19 Numbers for Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit currently has 202 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 100 recovered, 10 hospitalizations and 12 deaths. It says 18 new cases have been reported since Friday. ...
Apr 20, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Projections Released By Ontario Health Officials
Some positive news have been released today by Ontario Public Health officials. They have released their latest projections on the severity of COVID-19 in the province. Officials now say they expect 2...
Apr 20, 2020
Former Barrie Liberal MP and MPP Aileen Carroll Has Died
Former Barrie Liberal MP and MPP Aileen Carroll has died. She served as a member of the House of Commons from 1997 to 2006--representing the ridings of Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford and Barrie. Carroll also ...
Apr 20, 2020
Prime Minister Expresses Condolences, Following Mass Shooting In Nova Scotia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. At least 17 people were killed yesterday, including RCMP officer...
Apr 20, 2020
Orillia Man Facing Assault Charge In Bracebridge
An Orillia man is facing an assault charge after an incident with an OPP officer in Bracebridge. Saturday at 3:15 am a Bracebridge OPP officer noticed a person acting suspiciously near a Wellington St...
Apr 20, 2020