Muskoka Road 118 West plays a vital role in connecting residents, businesses, and visitors in Bracebridge. As traffic increases, the District of Muskoka is taking steps to ensure this essential route in 'the flats' evolves with the needs of our growing communities. Starting in January, safety improvements will be intro...

Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged the operator of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with Impaired Driving in Bracebridge. On December 17, 2024 just after 4:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting proactive patrols on Frederick Street in Bracebridge, ON and conducted a traffic stop involving a...

Today, Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith, announced another $6.6 million in new funding for local hospitals across the riding. "Our government continues to put Parry Sound-Muskoka at the top of the priority list," said MPP Graydon Smith. "This new funding is a testament to our steadfast commitment t...

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with drug related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 69 near Magnetawan First Nation. On December 15, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. Officer...

The Ontario government is investing over $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province to keep people and communities safe. The construction projects will take place over the next four years and will extend the life of each dam to ensure they continue to meet provincial standards for decades to come. Rehabili...

The Town of Bracebridge is looking for performers to participate in the Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration and Showcase taking place on June 7 and 8, 2025, at J.D. Lang Activity Park. As part of the sesquicentennial festivities, the Bracebridge 150 Advisory Committee is curating a diverse lineup of entertainment to ...

UPDATE: Within a few hours of us running this story, the chair was returned anonymously to the store! Store manager/Owner Donna Coltman tells us the chair was returned to the back of the store at its shipping and receiving area early this afternoon. PRIOR: It's big and red and the owners want it back. Huntsville Giant ...

On December 17, 2024, the Muskoka Crime Unit, with the assistance of the OPP's Forensic Interview Team and Forensic Sketch Artist, made an arrest in this historic sexual assault investigation. A 59 yr old from Huntsville was arrested and charged with: · Sexual Assault with a weapon on a Person under 16 year...

Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a report of a suspicious person where there may have been a weapon involved in Gravenhurst. On Thursday, December 12th, at 10:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person who had been standing in front of a residence on...

Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has taken another impaired driver off of the roads in Bracebridge. On December 16, 2024 just after midnight, a Bracebridge OPP officer was out conducting proactive patrols on Wellington Street in Bracebridge, ON and conducted a traffic stop after noticing some deficiencies on...

Tiffany Woods of MacTier is $75,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT CASHBOOM. Tiffany, a mother of three, has been playing the lottery with OLG for more than 25 years. She enjoys trying a variety of INSTANT tickets. "I usually pick up whichever $3 tickets are available at the store," she shared,...

The Town of Gravenhurst is lifting its state of emergency declaration as of 11 a.m. today. Regular winter maintenance operations will continue throughout the municipality. This includes snow removal along roads and sidewalks in addition to the placement of sand and salt as required. The significant weather event decla...

Visitors to the Huntsville area contribute significantly to the local economy - shopping at local small businesses, eating at local restaurants and staying overnight in local accommodations. With that boon comes a surge in hospital use, particularly in the summer months, as local residents, seasonal residents and visit...

Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft of a snowmobile at Deerhurst Resort and are requesting the public's assistance to identify the suspect. On December 14, 2024 Huntsville OPP received a call that unknown person(s) had forcibly entered a bui...

The Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce is calling on governments to come up with solutions for Muskoka businesses dealing with a "trifecta of unexpected stressors right now." "We're looking for governments to come up with relief solutions to support businesses, so many of which depend on December holiday ...

Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a series of shoplifting and are requesting the public's assistance to identify the suspect. On December 12, 2024, the suspect who appears to be a female, attempted to steal items from Muskoka Bear Wear in Downtown...

The Huntsville Hospital Foundation today announced that Beth and Scott Goodhew of Grandview in Huntsville have pledged $250,000 in securities over five years with equal amounts going to the current hospital's most urgent medical equipment needs now and redevelopment in the future. "We call this an act of living gi...

The Haliburton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising residents and travellers that a significant weather event is approaching the area. Snow squalls are expected to begin late this afternoon, continue overnight and into Friday morning bringing hazardous conditions to the region. Snowfall amounts...

On December 11, 2024, Township Council approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast. The 2025 Budget has a net levy of $17,569,000, which represents an 8.9% tax rate increase over 2024. The estimated tax increase for a residential property valued at $500,000 is $65.90 to $809.60 per year. The 2025 Budget...

Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police responds to many reports of frauds and would like to notify the public about a newer trend where fraudsters are showing up in person to collect cash or bank cards in an apparent attempt to increase their believability. On December 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. police received a call from t...

The search is on for powerful women rocking their jobs in the Muskoka construction trades. Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce is asking your help to nominate a Woman in Construction who stands out. The Chamber wants to showcase women thriving in construction trades in Muskoka, and is supported by the District of Muskoka...

On Wednesday December 11, at approximately 3:50 a.m., Bracebridge Fire Department was dispatched to a private waste management facility at 1232 Rosewarne Drive. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and flames coming from a large outdoor pile of refuse approximately 10,000 square feet in size. Approximately 20 firefighters a...

Today, Town of Bracebridge Council approved the 2025 municipal budget and business plan, which focuses on incorporating operating costs of the new Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, maintaining low long-term average growth in the Town's tax rate, and prioritizing critical investment in municipal services and infrastructu...

At this week's Council Meeting, the Development Charges (DC) Background Study and By-Law with updated DCs for 2025 was approved. Exemptions are available for eligible affordable housing development. The updated Development Charges will come into effect on January 1, 2025. What are Development Charges? In short, they ar...

Gravenhurst council members approved the 2025 budget Tuesday, putting in place the municipality's financial plan for the year ahead. Included in the budget are key investments in infrastructure, programs, and services. "In keeping with the priorities of council's strategic plan, the budget is about making sure G...