On May 29th at 2;10 a.m., OPP were conducting general patrol on King William Street in Huntsville. Police observed a vehicle parked at the rear of a local business with a man apparently asleep inside the vehicle. The interaction evolved into an impaired investigation and the driver was arrested for impaired driving. A ...

On Monday (May 26th) fire crews from Port Carling, Windermere, Raymond and Milford Bay were called to a reported structure fire before 9 am. Upon arrival officials noted there were three other structures nearby that needed protection under threat from a fully involved cottage fire. Crews spent 5 hours extinguishing the...

Getting to the Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase on June 7 and 8 is easier than ever, thanks to a special Bracebridge Transit service being offered all weekend long. While there is plenty of free on-site parking available at J.D. Lang Activity Park, residents and visitors are encouraged to Ride the Wav...

Following the recent temporary consolidation of obstetrical services to the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) continues to work closely with system partners to evaluate options for labour and delivery services in Muskoka. Weekly meetings are taking place with Ontario...

Effective May 1, 2025, the Mayor of the Town of Huntsville was granted additional Mayoral Powers and Duties Under the Municipal Act, also known as Strong Mayor Powers. Strong Mayor Powers offer resources to heads of council to accelerate the implementation of key shared municipal-provincial priorities such as housing...

On May 27th, just before midnight, Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka EMS, responded to reports that two people were seriously assaulted in a wooded area west of Muskoka Road South in Gravenhurst. Officers attended and two victims were taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The Muskoka...

Bracebridge Mayor Rick Maloney has presented the recipients of the Town of Bracebridge's Event Tourism Grant and Community Grant programs with the funding needed to support their 2025 programming. In total, the Town is providing $54,420; $29,000 to help support local festivals and events, $17,420 to support community d...

Get your appetites ready! As part of the upcoming Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase, the Town of Bracebridge invites residents and visitors to gather for a fun, delicious Community Picnic on June 7 and 8, at J.D. Lang Activity Park. Whether you're craving something sweet, savoury, deep-fried, or fresh ...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver during morning commuting hours. On May 27, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. a member of the Central Region SAVE (Snowmobile, ATV, Vessel Enforcement) team was conducting general patrol on Highway 11 North in Gravenhurst, monitoring the morning tr...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after an investigation into a motor vehicle collision that occurred at a golf course in Muskoka Lakes Township and significant damage was caused. On May 17, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to reports of a sing...

The Huntsville Hospital Foundation is proud to share that Randy Blain Construction has stepped up with a remarkable commitment to local healthcare by making a $25,000 pledge to the Business Cares initiative. This generous contribution will directly support the purchase of advanced medical equipment and technology, help...

The Town of Bracebridge is excited to announce the launch of its Bracebridge 150 Neighbourhood Celebration Kits, a new initiative designed to bring residents together in honour of the town's 150-year anniversary. Residents are encouraged to host their own Bracebridge 150 party between June and October 2025, helping to ...

The Town of Bracebridge is advising the public that vendor applications for the Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase are now closed, and any comments or posts suggesting otherwise are false and potentially fraudulent. Recently, several spam comments have appeared on the Town's Facebook posts claiming that...

District Council voted earlier this week to establish a new Municipal Services Corporation (MSC), allowing the Muskoka Airport to operate as an independent corporation separate from the municipality. The decision follows more than a year of significant evaluation that included a detailed benefits analysis of the MSC bu...

Legacy for Alex Kerswell is excited to announce their Annual Fundraising dinner and silent auction, an event dedicated to raising funds for a grassroots charity committed to fundraising for initiatives that help youth who are struggling with mental health, addiction, and homelessness, and also try to reduce the stigma ...

The Ontario government is investing $482,574 to support public transit across Parry Sound-Muskoka through the 2024-25 Gas Tax Program. This funding can be used to expand service hours, increase routes, purchase new vehicles and improve accessibility to increase transit ridership. "Our government remains committed ...

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) remains committed to keeping the community informed as we move forward with the Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare plan to transform healthcare locally. Late last year, MAHC submitted its Stage 1.3 Functional Program to the Ministry of Health. While we have not yet received formal approval, ...

Canada's National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place from May 25 to May 31. The week recognizes the important contributions of people with disabilities and encourages efforts to remove barriers, creating a fair and welcoming society for everyone. To recognize the importance of this week, the Town of Gravenhurst is f...

Police have arrested two individuals in relation to a child death investigation in Gravenhurst. On Thursday, January 5, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members from the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Muskoka Emergency Services responded to a call for a child who had suffered signifi...

Orillia OPP is investigating a fraud that took place at a business. The investigation was launched in March after being getting a call from someone who's credit card had been used fraudulently. Police have released this photo of the suspect. If you recognize the person or have any information please contact Orillia OPP...

Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a break and enter and are requesting the public's assistance to identify suspect(s). On Monday May 19, 2025 at approximately 6:00pm, officers responded to a report of unknown person(s) entering a property on Greer...

The annual Muskoka Walk for Alzheimer's happens this Sunday (May 25th) in Bracebridge. It's happening at Memorial Park between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm and raises funds to help fight Alzheimer's and dementia throughout the community. More from Alzheimer Society of Muskoka Executive Director Norma Alford... Alford reminds t...

The District of Muskoka is inviting residents to help shape a cleaner, more sustainable future by participating in upcoming open houses as part of the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) engagement process. The SWMP is a bold, long-term strategy that will guide how Muskoka manages waste for the next 30 years, well beyond th...

Summer camp is seen as a rite of passage for many kids, especially here in Muskoka. For many, however, cost keeps camp out of reach. YWCA Muskoka is kicking off its Send a Girl to Camp fundraising campaign, which will provide subsidies for female-identified youth to YWCA Muskoka day programs, Girlz Unplugged Summer and...

Beginning today, interment and monument installation activities have resumed at all municipally managed cemeteries. The Town of Bracebridge is responsible for the maintenance and administration of 19 cemeteries across the community: Annie Williams Memorial, 50 Santa's Village Road Bracebridge Municipal, 19 Lilac Lane B...