Category Archives: News
Phone Scammers Impersonating South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula says phone scammers are pretending to be from the local fire department. The Town says in a release, the scammers are targeting local residents by calling them and cl...
Apr 09, 2025 Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office / CC
Crash Between Vehicle And School Bus In Hepworth Area Briefly Closes Hwy 6
Highway 6 is closed after a collision between a vehicle and a school bus. The road is closed between Hepworth and Shouldice Road. Grey Bruce OPP confirm minor injuries to the vehicle driver. No report...
Apr 09, 2025 From: OPP West Region (X).
Huron-Bruce NDP Candidate Says Voters Should Demand More From Their Government
Huron-Bruce's NDP candidate says that she wants something to be done about the housing crisis and affordability during the current federal election. Melanie Burrett, who works as a high school library...
Apr 09, 2025 Huron-Bruce NDP candidate Melanie Burrett (supplied photo)
AREA MAYORS MAY GET "STRONG MAYOR" DESIGNATION
The Ontario government says it's considering plans to expand 'strong mayor powers' to 169 additional municipalities across the province...including in our region. The special designation is intended t...
Apr 09, 2025
Staff take on new roles at the Bracebridge Library
The Bracebridge Library has made changes that will better support patrons and staff as it continues to grow into its new space inside the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre. Hannah Strand is now the Comm...
Apr 09, 2025 Hannah Strand (right) is now the Community Engagement Manager for the Bracebridge Library, while Crystal Ilczyna (left) is the library's new Client Services Manager.
STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER IN ORILLIA
The City of Orillia has officially terminated the state of emergency declared March 30th in the wake of the ice storm. The city says conditions have stabilized. Mayor Don McIsaac noted in a press rele...
Apr 09, 2025
Strong Mayor Powers Coming To Many Grey Bruce Municipalities
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government wants "strong mayor powers" in more municipalities, including most in Bruce and Grey counties. The province announced this morning it is proposing expandi...
Apr 09, 2025 diegograndi / Depositphotos.com
Local Municipalities Tipped For Strong Mayor Powers
Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes,...
Apr 09, 2025
CIP Incentive Programs in Muskoka Lakes Now Open for Spring Intake
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is pleased to announce that the spring intake for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) private sector incentive program is now open for application! The CIP program assis...
Apr 09, 2025
Muskoka Rallies Together: Support for Storm Yard Waste Clean-up
Muskoka continues to recover following the significant ice storm that impacted communities across the District. We know many residents have already taken steps to clean up, often with the help of fami...
Apr 09, 2025