Category Archives: Muskoka News
Six Month Interest-Free Moratorium Announced For OSAP Loans
The Province is giving students with OSAP loans a bit of a break during the Covid-19 pandemic. To support borrowers during this tough time, there's a six-month interest-free moratorium on the loans un...
Mar 31, 2020
Deadline Today for Gravenhurst Train Station Survey
The Town of Gravenhurst is collecting votes on whether or not it should sell the historic train station building. At the committee of the whole meeting on Nov. 19, 2019, administration was directed to...
Mar 31, 2020
First Teen Case Of COVID-19 In Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting another seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region. The total is now at 52 with another two pending. The confirmed cases include the first you...
Mar 31, 2020
PPE Donations Needed in Simcoe-Muskoka
Municipal and health partners in Simcoe and Muskoka, including the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, are working together to launch a donation cam...
Mar 31, 2020 Mark Chang / CC
Suspects Charged With Impersonating Police In Orillia
Two people have been charged following a break and enter on Front Street South in Orillia. Early Sunday morning, police say the pair approached a house, tried to gain entry and yelled that they were m...
Mar 30, 2020 source: opp.ca
Huntsville Urges Caution Around Water Bodies During The Spring Thaw
The Town of Huntsville wants residents to be cautious around surrounding water bodies during the Spring Thaw. There's been an increase in flows and water levels with the recent precipitation and warme...
Mar 30, 2020
Another COVID-19 Related Death In Simcoe Muskoka
Our region has another death related to COVID-19. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says this is the fourth death. A man in his 80's from Orillia has died at the Orillia hospital. The health uni...
Mar 30, 2020
Government Trusting Companies Not To Take Advantage Of Emergency Wage Subsidy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revealed more about the government's Emergency Wage Subsidy. He says all companies that have had revenues decrease by at least 30 per cent due to the Covid-19 crisis ...
Mar 30, 2020
Surge In Covid-19 Cases At Hospitals Over Next Two Weeks Could Seriously Challenge Medical Supplies Chain
Premier Doug Ford says if there is a large surge of Covid-19 cases at hospitals in the province over the next two weeks, medical supply lines will be "seriously challenged." Ford says that on the week...
Mar 30, 2020 Mark Chang / CC
Town of Bracebridge Donates $5,000 To Manna Food Bank
A $5,000 donation has been made to the Manna Food Bank by the Town of Bracebridge. Public works staff have also helped collect food from grocery stores while Manna volunteers have been unable to as a ...
Mar 30, 2020