The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving after receiving a concern from the public. On Thursday, March 27th at 12:10 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver near a quick service ...

Mark your calendars! The municipal election is set for Monday, October 26, and the Town of Bracebridge is ready for an exciting year ahead supporting an informed and engaged electorate. To support this effort, the Town has launched an updated election website, bracebridgevotes.ca which will serve as the central hub for...

MUSKOKA LAKES: "In the Ontario budget, we want to see action on pre-budget recommendations by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) that our Chamber supports, including treating tourism and broadband like real economic infrastructure and better support for our municipalities," says Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Co...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired after a collision on Highway 400. On Monday March 23, 2026 at 1:00 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 400 South near Twelve Mile Bay Road in Georgian Ba...

The Township of Lake of Bays is continuing the process of reviewing and updating its Official Plan. An Official Plan contains the Township's policies on land use and development, making sure that it reflects the community's specific needs and aligns with current provincial policies. Staff are seeking input from residen...

The Huntsville Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Province of Ontario to support mental health and leadership training for its responders and their families. As one of only 80 recipients throughout the province to receive funding, the grant will allow the department to ...

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three drivers for impaired related offenses in the past 7 days. On March 17, 2026 at 4:32p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 60 near Hillside Drive. Officers arrived on scene and located pi...

The Ministry of Natural Resources ("MNR"), Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, is advising residents that the following bulletins are in effect until Friday, March 27, 2026: Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District Watershed Conditions Statement ...

The Township of Lake of Bays is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever public mapping hub, the Lake of Bays Map Explorer, a major step forward in digital access, transparency, and community engagement. For the first time, residents, businesses, developers, and visitors can explore municipal geographic informati...

A popular program is returning to the Bracebridge Library, but with a new name and two extra days. The Celebration Closet, formerly known as Say Yes to Your Dress, is now a three-day event where formal wear for any occasion will be available for free. The event takes place from Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3. The hours ...

Two elderly Barrie citizens were defrauded of cash in what police are calling a courier scam. Barrie police say the victims received a phone call from an individual posing as a bank security employee claiming their credit cards had been compromised. The caller then told the victims to leave their cred cards in an envel...

The province is supplying over 2.6 million dollars for ice storm assistance to Muskoka. Last year's severe winter ice storm ravaged much of central Ontario. Several municipalities have seen relief announced this week. It's all part of Ontario's 90-million dollar Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program and will help cove...

Residents of Gravenhurst who encounter problem pot holes are invited to report them to townhall. Crews are working on filling in pot holes now but want to hear from you too - you can report them on a portal at gravenhurst.ca

Nominations are open in Gravenhurst for the Senior of the Year. To qualify nominees must be a resident of Gravenhurst, contributed to the community and be over the age of 65. Nominations close Friday April 10th. More details can be found at gravenhurst.ca

The Town of Gravenhurst has announced a bursary of two thousand dollars for one eligible student looking to pursue post-secondary education who graduates this spring. All graduating students are being invited and encouraged to submit an application. For criteria information please visit gravenhurst.ca

Two Grief Support Kits are now available to borrow from the Bracebridge Library: one for children and another for teens & adults. The support kits are designed to provide comfort, education, and practical coping tools for children navigating the loss of a loved one. Both include carefully selected books and laminat...

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Flood Outlook bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District in effect until Friday, March 20 for the Muskoka River Watershed and Black River. Runoff to local lakes and rivers is anticipated to increase significantly. A flood outlook gives early notice of the p...

The Ontario government is announcing the successful acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province's plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario. The acquisition, which was completed in late February through a $138 mill...

The Township of Lake of Bays has released a revised draft of the proposed Clean Yards By-law and is inviting residents to review the updated version and share their comments ahead of the April 14, 2026, Council meeting. What happened Township staff brought forward a proposed Clean Yards By-law as part of a housekeeping...

Traveling to and from Muskoka is about to become easier and more convenient. Beginning June 15th Air Canada will expand its Landline luxury motorcoach service to include Muskoka Airport, creating a seamless connection between Muskoka and Toronto Pearson International Airport. "Expanding Landline service to Muskoka...

The Bracebridge Fire Department is inviting residents to pull up a chair and connect with local firefighters during two upcoming "Coffee with Fire" community chats this March. These informal drop-in sessions are an opportunity for residents to ask questions and learn more about the new Ontario Fire Code requi...

March 11, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a home on Line Hill Road in Huntsville. When firefighters arrived, an occupant of the home used water to knock the fire down which contained the fire's spread to living room area. The house was not...

After more than 22 years of dedicated service to the Town of Bracebridge, Cheryl Kelley, Director of Planning and Development, has retired. Throughout her distinguished career with the Town, Kelley has been a driving force behind many of Bracebridge's most significant organizational and community initiatives. Her leade...

Hospice Muskoka continues to expand compassionate, community-based palliative care through Andy's House at Home (AH@H) - a program designed to support individuals in the last year of life where they are most comfortable: at home. Fully covered under OHIP and at no cost to patients, Andy's House at Home provides special...

The Ontario government is providing the Town of Gravenhurst with up to $780,000 to help pay for emergency response and clean up costs due to extreme snowfall that occurred in November 2024. This financial support is being provided through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program, and is part of the pro...