Category Archives: News
Considering a Run for Office? Sign Up for AMO's Free Candidate Workshop Series
The next municipal election is approaching on October 26, 2026, and now is the time for residents to start thinking about taking an active role and exploring what it takes to serve on Council. Free Ca...
Dec 03, 2025
Respiratory Outbreak Ends on North Wing at SMMH
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has confirmed the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) on North Wing at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospita...
Dec 03, 2025
Huntsville Council Votes Against Accepting Gandhi Statue Donation
At the Special Council Meeting held on December 3, 2025, Council revisited their vote on the Gandhi statue from the November Council Meeting. In light of the community's response, Council voted unanim...
Dec 03, 2025
DOWNTOWN BARRIE SNOW REMOVAL STARTING SUNDAY NIGHT
The City of Barrie will be removing snow from the downtown area this weekend, starting Sunday overnight. All vehicles have to be removed from metered parking by 8pm on Sunday December 7th and again by...
Dec 03, 2025
DUNDALK MAN CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AND FAIL TO REMAIN
A Dundalk man faces several charges in relation to a single vehicle crash in Orangeville. The 20 year old lost control of his vehicle, struck a tree, got stuck and then fled the scene along with his p...
Dec 03, 2025
Grey County Formally Acclaims Matrosovs Warden At 2026 Inaugural Meeting
The Blue Mountains Mayor Andrea Matrosovs was formally acclaimed as Grey County's warden for another year. Matrosovs accepted the chain of office Tuesday and made an address during Grey County council...
Dec 03, 2025 The Blue Mountains Mayor and Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs, centre, alongside Grey County Chief Administrative Officer Randy Scherzer, left, and Grey County Clerk Tara Warder. (photo supplied by Grey County)
Driver Arrested After Crashing Through Guardrail & Fleeing Scene
Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. At about 7:08p.m. of November 24, 2025, Huntsville OPP received a cal...
Dec 03, 2025 Image from OPP West Region on X
Hospice Muskoka-Andy's House Hosts First Annual Cram-a-Cruiser Event to Support West Muskoka Food Bank
Hospice Muskoka-Andy's House is excited to announce its first annual Cram-a-Cruiser event, in partnership with Shamrock Lodge and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), to support the West Muskoka Food ...
Dec 03, 2025
Georgian Bay Township Councillor Responds to Integrity Commissioner's Report
Councillor Kristian Graziano has issued a statement in response to a ruling that he violated Georgian Bay Township's Code of Conduct. He was found to have treated staff with disrespect, resulting in i...
Dec 03, 2025
Scotchtown Bridge Replacement Wraps Up In West Grey
A bridge replacement project in rural Grey County has wrapped up. The Municipality of West Grey sent out an advisory saying Bridge 44 on Northline Road -- near Glenelg -- has reopened to traffic. Brid...
Dec 03, 2025 (image supplied by Municipality of West Grey)