Category Archives: Muskoka News
Province Wants To Protect Construction Workers
The Ontario government says it has updated its guidelines to construction employers in a bid to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus on work sites. Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training ...
Mar 30, 2020 Scaffold Pole / CC
Joe Diffie Dead, John Prine Hospitalized Due to COVID-19
Country musician John Prine has been hospitalized in critical condition, after experiencing symptoms of coronavirus. A post to his official Twitter account said that the 73-year-old had been hospitali...
Mar 30, 2020
Ontario Providing Increased Daily Data On Covid-19 Situation
The Province has unveiled a new web page that provides the latest daily Covid-19 data. The government is changing how cases are being reported in order to give a more relevant daily summary from Publi...
Mar 30, 2020
Pandemic Pregnancy Boom Possible
There could soon be a "Pandemic Pregnancy" boom! A global shortage of condoms is looming. The world's biggest producers says a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production. The Mayalysian co...
Mar 30, 2020
No Groups Larger Than 5 People: Premier
No groups larger than 5 people. The Ontario government has issued a new emergency order to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, effective immediately. Howev...
Mar 30, 2020
Cottagers Make Generous Contribution To Local Healthcare
A group of local cottagers are supporting their fellow Muskokans with a generous health care contribution of $135,000 to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation's Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund. The f...
Mar 30, 2020
More Travel Ban Restrictions Take Effect Today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that as of noon today, boarding of domestic flights and trains will be denied to people showing any symptoms related to COVID-19. He said all Canadians are being ask...
Mar 30, 2020
Most LCBO Stores Are Closed Today
Effective today, all LCBO retail locations will be closed on Mondays. Previously announced reduced hours of 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. continue to apply Tuesday through Sundays. LCBO Convenience Outlets ...
Mar 30, 2020
More Help For Youth and Seniors
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more help is on the way for Canada's young people and seniors struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister announced yesterday that the federal govern...
Mar 30, 2020
Province Announces Business Support Plan
Premier Doug Ford has announced the allocation of 10-billion dollars to help businesses improve their cash flow through Ontario's Action Plan. He says that includes 6-billion dollars in tax deferrals ...
Mar 27, 2020