Category Archives: Muskoka News
Local Covid Relief Fund Reaches $100,000 Goal
The Muskoka-Parry Sound Covid Relief Fund has reached its first goal, raising over $100,000. The goal was reached over a whirlwind 12 days after being set by the local Construction Industry's team lea...
Apr 20, 2020
OSSTF Reaches Tentative Deal With The Province
After a few months of walk-outs and job action, Ontario's public high school teachers have signed a new three-year contract with the province. OSSTF President Harvey Bischof acknowledged that the "ext...
Apr 20, 2020
Two Bracebridge Residents Face Drug Charges
Two Bracebridge residents are facing drug possession charges after a recent traffic stop. On Saturday around noon, OPP saw a vehicle leaving an area that is closed to the public. The 29-year-old woman...
Apr 20, 2020
Suspect Photos Released In Alleged Spitting Attack At Allandale Station
Barrie police have released photos of a man accused of spitting in the face of a GO train engineer at the Allandale Station. A spokesperson for Metrolinx says the alleged incident happened last Tuesda...
Apr 20, 2020
Barrie Family Appealing For Donations After Weekend Fire
A Barrie family has been left temporarily homeless after a weekend fire. It broke out on Saturday morning on Noam Road in the Bayfield/Cundles area of the north end, causing approximately $50,000-$100...
Apr 20, 2020
Check Grocery Store Wait Times
If you want to know how long the lineup is at your nearest grocery store or pharmacy, there's now a website to help you plan ahead. It is an online tool which frequently updates the wait times from pa...
Apr 20, 2020
At Least 17 People Killed In Mass Shooting In Nova Scotia
Police say at least 17 people, including an RCMP officer, have been killed in a mass shooting incident in Nova Scotia. The suspect is also dead following the incident, which is one of the most sensele...
Apr 20, 2020
The Pines LTC Home In Bracebridge Is Hiring
It's a chance to make a real local difference during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are currently positions to be filled at the Pines Long Term Care (LTC) Home in Bracebridge. Like all areas of healthca...
Apr 17, 2020
Jewellery Stolen From Huntsville Business
Police are investigating a break-in at a King William Street business in Huntsville. Sometime between the night of April 16th and the early morning hours of April 17th, someone forced their way throug...
Apr 17, 2020
Ontario Students Will Continue Learning From Home
No hasty decisions will be made when it comes to returning students to schools in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford confirms that any decision on a return-to-class scenario will only be made with input from ...
Apr 17, 2020