Gravenhurst Snow Removal Operations Update
Town of Gravenhurst road crews will perform snow lift (snowbank removal) operations on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 on Town of Gravenhurst main roadways. Residents are reminded to exercise caution while town trucks and machinery are conducting their work. Snow lift operations will also inc...
Jan 18, 2024
Snow Squalls Continue Throughout Region
The Snow Squall Warning continues for our region. Today's forecast predicts additional snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Peak snowfall rates exceeding 5 cm per hour are possible with significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow, so don't head out if you don't have to. For more details, click here
Jan 18, 2024
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Barrie's Affordable Housing Strategy Approved
At last evening's Barrie City Council meeting, the City's Affordable Housing Strategy was approved. This document will be the guiding strategy for the City to act on housing affordability in 2024 and beyond. "One of Council's key priorities is creating more affordable places to live," said Mayor Alex Nuttall....
Jan 18, 2024
Proposed Rogers Communication Tower Off HWY 118 East in Bracebridge
A Rogers Communication Inc. telecommunications tower has been proposed at 2819 HWY 118 East in Bracebridge. The proposed installation would be composed of a 90-meter guyed telecommunications tower, including the antennas, a lightning rod, and an obstruction light. The specific location would be on the Goodale Marine pr...
Jan 17, 2024
Rotary Club of Bracebridge and CMHA team-up in support of mental health
On Jan. 15 the Rotary Club of Bracebridge and the Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka Parry Sound announced a partnership in support of people with mental health challenges. The Rotary Club of Bracebridge has recently initiated a committee to focus on mental health in our community, which is chaired by Jon Denbo...
Jan 16, 2024
Volunteers Needed For Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival
We are less than two weeks away from the Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival and organizers say they are in urgent need of volunteers. If you know of a group, student or family/friend that might be able to help out please have them sign up at: They are specifically looking for help between 11:30 - 3pm & 2:30 - 6pm ...
Jan 15, 2024
Gravenhurst Fire Department looking for new firefighters
The Gravenhurst Fire Department is recruiting new members for the Kilworthy and Barkway stations. People interested in applying should have a desire to learn new transferable skills and an interest in working in a team environment. It's also important to have plenty of spare time to dedicate to regular training, attend...
Jan 15, 2024
Environment Canada Calling For Heavy Snowfall, Gusting Winds
A multi-day snow squall warning is in effect for the region. Environment Canada says that we can expect 15-40cm of snow by Monday evening, with peak snowfall rates of more than 5cm per hour. Heavy snow could lead to poor visibility at times. Gusting winds are also expected to cause poor visibility with blowing snow. Th...
Jan 14, 2024
Winter Weather, Gusting Winds Takes Toll On Weekend Travel Plans
A wintery blast of weather is causing some issues on the roads this morning, but overall local routes are seeing bare and wet conditions, with some snow cover. The 400 to Barrie is currently listed as fair conditions, but Highway 12 is deemed poor conditions this morning. There are also poor conditions as you head towa...
Jan 13, 2024
Safe Snowmobiling Means Not Going Out Until It Is Safe
Ahead of Snowmobile Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to stay off Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trails, which remain closed at this time. They are also urging snowmobilers to stay off frozen waterways, which unseasonably mild temperatures have made particularly u...
Jan 12, 2024
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Funding to Construct Affordable Rental Units Now Available
To support the need to boost the supply of affordable housing in our communities, the District is now welcoming applications for funds to construct affordable rental units in Muskoka. On December 18, 2023, Muskoka District Council approved the 2024 Tax-Supported Budget. The budget included $4.2 million to support housi...
Jan 11, 2024
OPP Investigating Fatal Collision Between Train and Vehicle in Gravenhurst
A section of Winhara Road in Gravenhurst was closed for an investigation after a fatal collision between a motor vehicle and a train earlier today. Listeners reported the incident at the train tracks at Jones Road and Winhara around 12:45 pm. OPP Cst. Samantha Bigley who was on scene (in photo), reported the collision ...
Jan 10, 2024
Gravenhurst Once Again One Of The Top CNOY Fundraisers - But G.A.P Still Needs Your Help
Gravenhurst Against Poverty (G.A.P.) is hosting the next Gravenhurst Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk and this year's campaign is off to another great start. At the time of writing, Gravenhurst is ranked third in Canada, out of 192 participating locations hosting a CNOY event. Despite the great start, ...
Jan 08, 2024
32 Year Old charged With Drug Possession & Impaired Driving
The Orillia OPP has arrested and charged a male driver with numerous driving-related charges, including operation while impaired. On December 31st, 2023, just before midnight, Orillia OPP received information of a male being passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at Narrows Road in Severn Township. Police, along with...
Jan 08, 2024
Collision Involving Police Cruiser in Orillia
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a motor vehicle collision at Highway 12 and Monarch Drive in the City of Orillia. On January 4, 2024, about 5:50 p.m., Orillia OPP, along with Orillia Fire, and County of Simcoe Paramedics, responded to a two-vehicle collision in...
Jan 05, 2024
OPP Investigating Snowmobile Trailer Theft
Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft of a covered snowmobile trailer. On January 1, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a white GMC or Chevrolet pick-up truck attended a commercial property on Main Street West in the town of Huntsville. The suspec...
Jan 05, 2024
Fire & Ice Festival returns to Downtown Bracebridge - Volunteers Needed
The Fire and Ice Festival returns to Downtown Bracebridge on Saturday, January 27 from 9 am to 6 pm. Brought to you by the Downtown Bracebridge Business Improvement Area (BIA), this fan-favourite winter-time event will feature entertainment for the entire family including ice sculpting demonstrations, axe throwing, a d...
Jan 05, 2024
Brampton Resident Facing Drug Trafficking Charges
Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking-related charges and seized a quantity of drugs destined for Simcoe County. In December of 2023, Orillia CSCU began investigating an individual who was allegedly trafficking drugs into ...
Jan 04, 2024
OSMH declares COVID-19 outbreak on Inpatient Mental Health Unit
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the hospital's C6 Mental Health Inpatient Unit on December 31st. 13 patients have tested positive for COVID-19. Enhanced cleaning measures are in place. Admissions to the unit are o...
Jan 03, 2024
One Person Charged Following Break, Enter & Theft at Motel in Gravenhurst
Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local man for break, enter and theft at a motel in Gravenhurst. On December 31, 2023 Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a break and enter at a local motel located on Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst. The motel owner accessed surveillance footage of the event t...
Jan 02, 2024
Southern Georgian Bay OPP Investigating Non-Suspicious Death In Tiny Township
Southern Georgian Bay OPP is investigating a death in Tiny Township. Police were called to a farm property on Baseline Road just before 2 p.m. yesterday. A 37-year-old man was pronounced dead and was the only involved person. His death is considered non-suspicious and is now being investigated by the coroner. Members o...
Dec 31, 2023
Break, Enter & Theft at Huntsville Business
Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter to a commercial business in Huntsville that occurred overnight December 26, 2023. On December 27, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Huntsville Detachment of the OPP was contacted by a member of the public reporting a broken window to a lo...
Dec 28, 2023
OPP Seeking Facebook Market Fraud Suspects
The OPP is looking to arrest two suspects in relation to a province-wide fraud investigation. In October 2023, the Orillia OPP Detachment received a report from a victim having been defrauded when purchasing an item on Facebook Marketplace. The victim sent a deposit for an item, and never heard from the seller again. S...
Dec 27, 2023
RIDE Catches Impaired Driving Trying To Dodge RIDE Stop
The Orillia Detachment of the OPP is out in full force for the annual Christmas RIDE campaign. RIDE, which stands for Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere, is focused on nabbing impaired drivers over the holiday season. Orillia officers saw a driver attempt to bypass a RIDE stop by cutting through a parking lot in Washag...
Dec 23, 2023
Freezing Rain Warning Covers Region, Slick Conditions Expected
Environment Canada says that there's a freezing rain warning in effect for the region this morning. The warning was issued just after 4 o'clock this morning. The forecast is calling for up to 2mm of ice accumulation and icy and slippery driving conditions, particularly for untreated surfaces. It's advised to take extra...
Dec 23, 2023
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