Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a male repeatedly shoplifting from a business on Main St in Huntsville. Police investigated two incidents on February 5, 2026 and February 9, 2026. Using video surveillance and witness statements, police uncovered the ...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a local woman with respect to multiple thefts in the town of Gravenhurst. Bracebridge OPP has been investigating multiple incidents of thefts from 6 separate retail locations in the town of Gravenhurst that took place between Dec...

The Bracebridge Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report highlights a year marked by record emergency response volumes, significant weather events, and continued investment in firefighter safety, training, and community protection. In 2025, the Department responded to 509 emergency incidents, the highest call volume on rec...

On February 11th Orillia OPP were advised that, while a school bus was being operated the prior evening in Severn Township, a passenger sustained injuries. The passenger was taken to a local hospital after the incident and was treated and released. There was no collision involving the school bus. The Orillia OPP is cu...

This week the Imagination Library of Lake of Bays received generous donations from the Lions Clubs in Dorset and Dwight. These donations will cover our local costs of sending 390 books to the Lake of Bays babies, toddlers and preschoolers registered with our program. About Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Launched in...

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving. On February 10, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a complaint from the public regarding a possible impaired driver. Officers were able to locate and sto...

The Township of Lake of Bays will launch a Baysville Farmers' Market for the 2026 season, ensuring the community continues to have access to a local market after the previous private operator stepped away. At the February 10, 2026, council meeting, Council approved a limited term three-year plan for the Township to ste...

On Monday, February 9th, at 6:45 p.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment received a 911 weapons call at a residence on Main Street West, in the Town of Huntsville. The investigation revealed the accused attended the victims his apartment and a dispute happened between them. The accused allegedly brandished both...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an event where three young people were threatened. On Saturday, February 7, 2026 at approximately 9:00 p.m. three young people were walking on Manitoba Street and then Monck Road in Bracebridge, ON, when several young adults, who alterna...

The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal snowmobile collision in Kearney. On February 7, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Almaguin Highlands OPP officers responded to a report of a single snowmobile collision into a tree on Ontario Federation of Snowmo...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a mischief that occurred in a commercial parking lot in Gravenhurst. On January 31, 2026, at 10:25 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a member of the public reporting that they had attended a commercial area loc...

The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating several issues involving criminal youth behaviour. Between Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and February 2, 2026, Bracebridge OPP officers responded to several calls for service from employees at local quick service restaurants (QSR) who have ...

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered five stolen vehicles and charged three youths following a series of incidents involving vehicle thefts, break and enters, and collisions. Between 11:15 p.m. on February 5, 2026, and 12:30 p.m. on February 6, 2026, members of the West P...

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in multiple stolen vehicle investigations in the Town of Parry Sound. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a...

On February 5th at 3 pm, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Oak Ridge Road in Huntsville. Firefighters from Station 1 (Huntsville) and Station 5 (Port Sydney) responded with 18 firefighters and seven fire apparatus. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Muskoka EMS, ...

Nominations are open and tickets are on sale for YWCA Muskoka's 20th Women of Distinction Awards Gala, but nominations must be submitted by February 12th. Women of Distinction Awards are presented by YWCA's across Canada as an annual fundraiser to provide programs and services for women and their families that address ...

The District of Muskoka has initiated the next phase of work this week to complete repairs of the historic Silver Bridge in the Town of Bracebridge. Clearwater Structures Inc. is on site installing a temporary support structure that will be used during construction. The bridge is scheduled to reopen by the end of 2026....

The Ontario 55+ Winter Games Kick Off with Packed Opening Ceremonies in Huntsville last night at the Canada Summit Centre with a packed audience and an unforgettable celebration of sport, community, and active living. The Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by HomeEquity Bank, featured a crowd‑pleasing Celebrity Skate Show...

Donna Kearney has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hospice Muskoka by its board of directors. This change recognizes the growth of the scale and complexity of the Hospice Muskoka organization and acknowledges the scope of the organization's most senior role. Since its inception in 1995, Hospice Muskoka has pro...

Fowler Construction is proud to announce it has been named the 2025 MTO Paver of the Year, a prestigious award recognizing contractors who deliver exceptional quality, performance, and professionalism in asphalt paving. This marks the fourth time Fowler Construction has received this honour since the award's inception,...

CANCER SCREENING FOR UNATTACHED PATIENTS People without a primary care provider in Canada may miss the opportunity to be screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer as recommended by Cancer Care Ontario. Join us in discussing why cancer screening matters and an opportunity to ensure you are up to date with the ...

With the support of Council, the Town of Huntsville has created a new Huntsville Community Fund project to raise funds in support of two new pickleball courts. With growing demand for the sport, the Pickleball Court Project provides residents with means to financially contribute to and show their support for new courts...

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft that occurred sometime between January 10, 2026 and January 19, 2026. from and address on Fieldale Road in Lake of Bays Township. (Bella Lake area) The stolen Polaris Snowmobile is described as a grey 2020 Polaris Assault 800, b...

Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) has received approval from the Ministry of Education to build a large-scale Kindergarten to Grade 12 Outdoor Education and Indigenous Centre. This initiative is in alignment with the TLDSB 2022-2027 Strategic Plan goals of supporting meaningful learning and success for a...

The Ontario government, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), is providing more than $1.3 million to support two projects in the Town of Gravenhurst that will protect Ontario's heritage, strengthen local tourism and grow the local economy. As part of the government's plan to protect Ontario, t...