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The District of Muskoka is taking action to address the growing need for affordable housing across Muskoka. Applications are now open for two new funding programs: Development Charges Forgivable Loan ...

Today, Ontario honored the outstanding volunteer contributions of 20 individuals with the Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to recognize the lasting impact their exceptional civic ...

A program that trains family doctors in Orillia is growing. Five doctors in training will be coming to Orillia this year in a joint venture between Soldiers Memorial Hospital and the University of Tor...

The Love It Longer clothing swap is returning this year in Wasaga Beach with support going to local kids in sport. The purchase of pre-loved clothing not only promotes sustainability and reduces waste...

The Barrie Police Major Crime Unit has released photographs of three women and are looking to the public to identify them. It's in connection with a shooting in the city's downtown early Easter Sunday...

In an extraordinary act of generosity, longtime supporter Bob Jacob has made a second one-million-dollar gift to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation, just six months after an initial million-dollar ...

Owen Sound council rejected a motion from Deputy Mayor Scott Greig to have staff provide a report on costs borne by the city in an ice rescue effort last month. The motion was formally brought before ...

Effective immediately, Beatrice Townline is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic north of Falkenburg Road due to seasonal flooding. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid the area and use e...

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Flood Warning bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District in effect until Wednesday, April 22 for the Muskoka River Watershed. Residents a...

As heavy rainfall continues across the region, the Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that safety starts behind the wheel. Wet roads, reduced visib...