Local
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Gravenhurst Council approves Muskoka Compliance Audit Committee
The committee will serve all the municipalities in Muskoka
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Bracebridge OPP arrested 3 more drivers with impaired
One driver tried to avoid a RIDE check
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Michael Lowe files for Chaffey/Huntsville wards
Lowe says municipal spending is a focus of his campaign
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Marc Mantha declares for Gravenhurst Mayor
Mantha's a well known resident with a passion for the Town of Gravenhurst
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NyDock/Rotary Dockfest raises $50,000 for new hospital
Jan Nyquist promised an even more exciting event next year - helping to build a new hospital in Huntsville
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Go Fund Me fundraiser launched for motorcyclist's family
The Lake of Bays man died Saturday in a collision
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Brother and sister walk Lake of Bays to raise money for new hospital
The pair hope to raise $25,000 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation's Raise Muskoka campaign
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Motorcyclist dies in collision
The Lake of Bays man died at the scene
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16-year-old e-scooter operator charged with careless driving
The teen was sent to hospital after colliding with a vehicle
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OPP charge three drivers with impaired
One driver went into the ditch, then extracted the vehicle and left the scene
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Canoeist dies after falling overboard
The incident happened Saturday evening and police recovered the body on Sunday
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Ankenmann makes it a race in Brunel Ward
Michael Ankenmann announced his candidacy on Friday
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Another youth charged and facing mulitiple charges
Two young people were caught trying to break in to a construction vehicle
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Police bust nets 4000 illegal cannabis plants
Police have been investigating an illegal grow op for months
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Boat sinking closes Port Sydney Beach
Authorities are on site cleaning up the resulting oil spill
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Traffic bottlenecks expected due to Boots and Hearts
OPP will be on hand to help manage traffic - expect delays
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Town Crier competition on Sunday
The criers will celebrate the history of Gravenhurst's RMS Segwun
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Check to see if you are on the voters list
The province took over management of the voters list from Mpac in 2024
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New TV series filmed in Muskoka premieres on Prime
The new series was filmed in locations throughout Muskoka
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Gravenhurst's Dockside Festival returns this weekend
The fest takes place a the Muskoka Wharf Sports Field
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Marine and Off-road patrols nets 42 charges last weekend
Police say they will be patrolling trails and lakes all summer
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Lake of Bays Foundation protects 107 acre property
The Marianne Girling Nature Reserve was created from bequest from Marianne Girling
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Princess Margaret Ride North take place this Saturday
Motorists are asked to share the road with the riders who will be following a route throughout the region to raise money for cancer research
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Old battery explodes in homeowners junk drawer
The Fire Dept. is reminding residents to safely recycle old batteries
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Four Huntsville teens arrested after crime spree
The teens aged 14 & 15 face multiple charges
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Search warrant ends with drug charges for two people
The investigation took place in Gravenhurst
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Hernen to run in Huntsville/Chaffey Ward
Former Fire Chief and Director of Protective Services seeking answers for value vs. tax dollars
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Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson dies at 101
Olsson passed away on Tuesday
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Corey Clarke not seeking re-election
Clarke says he is stepping aside to focus on his career as a realtor
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New funding supports new school of medicine
The funding will help address the shortage of doctors in Muskoka
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OPP charge two with cannabis related charges
Two young drivers plus a passenger were stopped by police
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Police looking for stolen pick up truck
The truck was taken from a Huntsville business and last seen in Burk's Falls
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Early morning crash leads to impaired charges
A Halifax area man struck a retaining wall with his vehicle
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Huntsville Transit Expansion Remains on Track for October Launch
The transit expansion could result in a $368,000 increase to the tax levy
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Huntsville endorses Muskoka River Watershed Working Group accord
Huntsville is the first to endorse the accord and will participate in collaborative group to co-ordinate decision making across the watershed
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South Muskoka Hospital Foundation recieves $8 million donation
The donation from Robert West is the largest in the foundation's history!
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Interlaken Fire Station to re-open
A push-in ceremony will be held on August 11th
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OPP pull two bodies from the water after boating collision
The incident occurred on Lake Rosseau
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Huntsville OPP lays impaired charges against a Muskoka Lakes man
OPP were on patrol when a traffic stop was initiated
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Huntsville Fire Department facing growing and staffing pressures
The fire chief warned of longer response times, the need for a new fire hall and transitioning to a full time department
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Huntsville Council halts new full-time hires outside 2026 budget
Councilor Armour brought forth the motion re-affirming that the town will stay within its budget
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Huntsville approves EV charger lease for McCulley Robertson Sports Complex
Four new chargers are coming to the sports complex
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Police identify man who stole a car at knifepoint
The police used a spike belt to bring the vehicle to a stop
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Stanley Cup coming to Bracebridge
Carolina Hurricanes' Taylor Hall will be bringing the cup to the MLCC on August 6
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Police urge drivers to take caution this long weekend
Last year, police laid nearly 4,000 charges and nine people lost their lives
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Table Food Bank reports 1 in 3 Muskoka households struggling to afford food
The organization recently moved to the old FreshCo building
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Man demands keys and flees with stolen vehicle
Police recovered the vehicle a short time later
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Police charge driver with impaired after single vehicle collision
Police received calls about the driver's condition after the collision
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Port Flyer locomotives turn 100 years old
A celebration will be held on August 8th at Rotary Village Station
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Huntsville General Committee updates new council and staff expense policies
Councillor Helena Renwick questioned a proposed meal allowance policy, saying councillors should not receive money for meals they do not purchase.
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Audit identifies high-risk financial reporting issues for the Town of Huntsville
Huntsville's latest audit flagged high-risk financial reporting issues, including unrecorded asbestos-related retirement costs
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Lake of Bays seeks input on new tourism tax
The meeting will gather input on how the new tax will be spent
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Huntsville seeks input on whether to allow a private sauna business on the waterfront
The proposal calls for it to be located at River Mill Park, or on the town dock
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Three charged with impaired by Bracebridge OPP over the weekend
The arrests were made in Muskoka Lakes Twp and in Bracebridge
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Vandals hit daycare playground for a second time
Thousands of dollars in damages were caused
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Huntsville OPP take two drivers off the road for impaired
A Bracebridge woman and Toronto area man have been charged
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New group formed to support Logging Chain Heritage park
The group wants to preserve the property's natural environment, history and community value
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Huntsville Council approves over $100K to rehabilitate the Purser's Cabin at MHP
The footings have shifted over 12inches in the past 25 years, closing the structure
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Joy Jarvis completes 9km charity swim for new hospital
The swim was a huge success, raising over $14K!
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Two more declare for Huntsville Council
Former Mayor Karin Terziano and District Councilor Bob Stone have filed papers to run in the next municipal election
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Section of the Trans Canada Trail re-opens in Bracebridge
Part of the trail was closed for repairs after spring flooding
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Gravenhurst reminds residents of security cameras
The town says cameras are in place at municipal properties
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Third Party advertisers in Municipal Election are required to register
The town says anyone advertising for or against a candidate must register before advertising
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Police looking for suspects in Foundry B&E
Police are still determining if anything was taken
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Woman charged with impaired after receiving a tip
The driver was located in a parking lot off of Howland Drive in Huntsville
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District Councillor expresses concerns about hate crimes after intervening in an incident
Heidi Lorenz witnessed a incident involving verbal harassment and intervened
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District looking at robotics to build more affordable homes
The District is exploring creating a robotics facility to build new homes
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NHL'ers hit the ice next week in Bracebridge
An open skate and practice takes place at the MLCC in Bracebridge
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Hydro One holding consultations on new transmission line
A public open house is being held in Bala on August 1st
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Muskoka's Fire Danger Rating lowered to MODERATE
No daytime burning is allowed and residents are expected to stay with their fires
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Road closures in Bracebridge on Sunday for Pride Parade
Roads in the downtown core will be affected for few hours on Sunday
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Gravenhurst Withdraws Request to Create a Town Policy to Preserve Milkweed
Mayor Heidi Lorenz, said "public safety comes first.”
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Landlord fined $10,000 for failing to comply with fire code
The Huntsville Fire Dept. says charges were laid after 10 months of inspections
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E-bike riders causing concern in Gravenhurst
The police report follows a review by the town of Gravenhurst on e-bikes and scooters
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Routine traffic stop ends in firearms charges and more
The driver is being held in custody
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Monty Clouthier seeks re-election in Brunel
Clouthier says he worked upgrade infrastructure while also addressing concerns around taxes
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Over $60K raised for Youth Mental Health
Mind Aid Muskoka partnered with The Bay to raise funds for supports, and awareness of youth mental health in Muskoka
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Jaden Hollingshead running in Gravenhurst
Jaden ran in the last election, narrowly missing a seat on council
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Gravenhurst mayor to seek re-election
Mayor Heidi Lorenz says the town needs experienced leadership during uncertain times
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Dan Caswell files to run for Mayor in Huntsville
Caswell says financial issues are a key plank in his campaign
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Meals on Wheels fundraiser raises $30,000
Hundreds gathered to sample food from Huntsville eateries and raise funds for Meals on Wheels
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Bay Food Crew delivers 1200lbs of ground pork to area food banks
The shipment was initially dropped off at The Corner Lighthouse Community Hub & Food Bank
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Hospice Radiothon raises $80,456 for end-of-life care
The radiothon helped raise over a month of care
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The Bay Celebrates 16 Years of Community Broadcasting in Muskoka
Muskoka's only locally owned, not for profit radio station celebrates 16 years. Thanks go out to our listeners, sponsors, volunteers and staff
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Enliven Cancercare receives $5k from The Bay 88.7
Enliven offers free support for anyone affected by cancer
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The Bay Food Crew helps expand Meals On Wheels program
The service is now available in Lake Of Bays
Events
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Reggae Night in Etwell
Human Rights, an 8 piece reggae band with horns will be jammin at the Etwell Concert Series. Opening the show is Galactic Redemption with Jeremy Waterhouse.
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Forever Plaid
One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory.
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Booktivities: Christy Flynn-Sollman
We have a very exciting Booktivities guest coming to our library!
at Burk's Falls, Armour And Ryerson Union Public Library -
From “The End” to Publication with Publishing Insider, Author & Editor, Emily Ohanjanian
Every writer dreams of reaching those two exhilarating words: The End. But what comes next? Tips on steps to publication!
at Bracebridge United Church, -
Muskoka North Studio Tour
15 Studios, 26 Artists. August 14, 15, 16. 10am to 5pm
