On April 24th at 5:01p.m., Huntsville OPP officers responded to a report of a male possibly brandishing a weapon in the area of the Huntsville Place Mall on King William Street. The investigation revealed the accused, a male suspect, had brandished what was believed to be a knife and was behaving aggressively. Although...

The District is thrilled to share the remarkable progress of our new Clear Bag Program after just one month of implementation. Thanks to strong community participation, the program is already making a measurable impact on local waste diversion in our community. Month One Highlights Participation Rate: Over 75% of Musko...

The Township of Muskoka Lakes 2025 Community Grant Program is now open for applicants as part of the municipality's continuing efforts to support the community. The Township recognizes the valued contributions being provided through the volunteer efforts of community organizations and agencies on behalf of citizens. Mu...

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to celebrate motorcycle awareness week by having motorists prepare for the riding season. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week runs from May 1 to May 7, 2025. All drivers should be aware of the issues with visibility, safe driving and risks involve...

The District of Muskoka has launched its Climate Hero Program encouraging residents and businesses to take simple, impactful actions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Participants can work toward Bronze, Silver, or Gold status by completing a series of lifestyle changes and sustainability actions. The goal is to...

Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) were active during the long weekend looking for impaired drivers. Three drivers were taken of the roadway as a result of their efforts. On April 19, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. police were advised of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 60 in the Towns...

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received several reports in recent weeks of elections signs being removed or damaged. In one instance, a volunteer putting up signs felt threatened by people challenging their activity. It is both illegal to interfere with election signs (mischief) an...

Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a residential Break & Enter and are requesting the public's assistance to identify suspect(s). On Monday April 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30pm, two unknown males entered a residence on Main Street West in th...

Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft and are requesting the public's assistance to identify suspect(s). On Monday April 21, 2025, an unknown male entered Pizzaville on King William Street in the Town of Huntsville. The unknown male proceeded ...

The Town of Huntsville is now inviting local businesses and community partners to support its Gear Up for Kids Program, a community-driven initiative that helps put bikes - and confidence - into the hands of local youth. The Gear up for Kids Program includes the Mayor's Bike Ride and Kids Bike Rodeo, taking place on Th...

The Town of Gravenhurst is partnering with the Ottawa-based Food Cycle Science Corporation to provide residents with access to an innovative food waste diversion device called the FoodCycler. A FoodCycler aerates and pulverizes food waste to a fine, dry, odourless powder that can be used in gardening applications. Cou...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with multiple drug related offences after a traffic stop. On Thursday April 17, 2025, approximately 8:40 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a suspended driver hit by the Automatic Licence Plate Recogni...

Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired driving halfway through the Easter traffic safety campaign. On April 19, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. members of the Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team and Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program...

The Township of Muskoka Lakes declared a Significant Weather Event on Saturday March 29 due to the freezing rain event, downed trees and powerlines, as well as power outages across the municipality. This declaration was kept in place until today as a precautionary measure until most roads were clear. Crews continue to ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has extended the Flood Watch for the Muskoka River Watershed and Black River until Friday, April 25. A flood watch indicates the potential for flooding within specific watercourses and municipalities. Current Conditions Residents should expect water levels and river flows to rema...

The Town of Bracebridge will be offering free compost in honour of Earth Day in partnership with the District of Muskoka. Free Compost Giveaway Date: Tuesday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Gostick Park, 51 Sellens Avenue (at the rear entrance off of Donald Street) Bring a container and shovel to pick up a su...

Citizen science is making a difference. It's impacting Muskoka's road salt research and future plans for Friends of the Muskoka Watershed (FOTMW)'s SALTYMuskoka education project. Dr. Neil Hutchinson, science director and FOTMW board member, completed the report: Citizen Science Observations on Road Salt in Muskoka. We...

A 26 year old Parry Sound ATV driver faces multiple charges including impaired driving. April 13 at 11 pm police were conducting traffic enforcement saw a person showing signs of impairment leave a gas station on Bowes Street on an ATV. The ATV was stopped and as a result of the investigation, was also charged with fai...

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple charges including impaired driving. On April 10, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in a school zone in the Town of Parry Sound. A person k...

The Township of Lake of Bays is inviting accommodation operators to join the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Task Force, an advisory group that will play a key role in shaping the Township's MAT program. The MAT Task Force will include representatives from the tourism industry, community members, accommodation oper...

UPDATE: The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a disturbance in Minden Hills Township, in which the province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate. On Sunday, April 13, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded...

Effective today, Monday, April 14, the District of Muskoka has officially lifted the State of Emergency declared in response to the severe ice storm that impacted communities across Muskoka over the weekend of March 28, 2025. This decision reflects the progress made in storm recovery efforts, including the restoration ...

Yesterday, Mayor Maloney proudly presented a cheque for $18,882.16 to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF). This donation is the result of the Best Seat in the House/Buy a Bay campaign which helped raise funds to support the development of the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre. Since the campaign launched in June...

The Town of Gravenhurst is pleased to announce this year's Terence Haight grant recipients. "On behalf of council and staff, I want to congratulate all our recipients and thank them for the good work they do in our community," Mayor Heidi Lorenz said. Through the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program,...

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is one of eight Ontario-based wildlife centres sounding the alarm over the growing number of orphaned wildlife in the region. As temperatures rise, wildlife activity increases and many species, including raccoons and squirrels seek warm, secluded spaces to nest and raise their young. Att...