Local
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Baysville Library re-opens
Portions of the Baysville area and community centre are expected to re-open later this week
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Huntsville OPP arrest Bracebridge driver
Police responded to reports of a suspicious driver
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Glen Maynard announces he's running in Lake of Bays
Maynard was with the Fire Dept for 30 years and knows the municipality well
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Beerfest returns this weekend
Over 50 craft breweries will be offering their products along with food and music
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Gravenhurst Councillor seeks new Sign By-law review for Community Event Businesses
The proposed by-law would allow signs for event businesses
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Huntsville OPP charged driver with impaired
Police responded to an incident on Ravenscliffe Rd and found the driver to be impaired
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Lake of Bays installs temporary water station in Baysville
The installation is a result of the closure of the Baysville Community Centre
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Huntsville launches pre-approved building design program
The program is designed to speed up approval for secondary dwelling units
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Succession planning session being held for small business owners
The event is being held at the Huntsville Public Library
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Huntsville to lift half load restrictions on Friday
The municipality says conditions have improved to safely return to normal load limits
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Dan Armour joins race for Huntsville Mayor
Armour is promising a "back to basics" approach and a financial review of the municpality
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Town of Gravenhurst report an $817,000 surplus
The funds will be put into reserves for future use
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Police charge 4 drivers with impaired
Police investigated several crashes, all caused by drivers under the influence
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Lake of Bays approves new Squad 55 auxiliary responder team for Interlaken Station 50
The township will launch the new Lake of Bays Fire Rescue branding on Canada Day
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Missing man found deceased
Police report that after a search for the missing man, he was found deceased
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Muskoka Lakes Assoc. wants stronger action to tackle flooding
The association says changes to water management practices are needed to reduce flooding
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Huntsville Festival seeking unused canoes
The canoes will be used into street inspired works of art, displayed at River Mill Park
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Construction projects and lot closures occurring this week
Construction on Yonge St. North and Beerfest will impact motorists this week
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Gravenhurst lifts load restrictions on Saturday
The seasonal restrictions help extend the life of roadways across the district
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Muskoka Heritage Place opens for the season on Saturday
The attraction features a pioneer village and steam train
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Baysville Community Centre remains closed
Engineers are currently working to resolve the issue
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MAHC Celebrates Nursing Week Across Muskoka Hospitals
The MAHC is marking contributions by nurses with special appreciation events
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Kilbourne Launches Campaign for Gravenhurst Council
Kilbourne says her priorities include transparent governance, responsible growth, support for local businesses and the environment
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Organization seeking donations to send kids to camp
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions is hoping to raise $40K to help kids go to camp
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Bracebridge putting finishing touches at new bandshell
The new bandshell is expected to be ready for the May long weekend
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Construction set to resume on Bay Street in Gravenhurst
The project will involve full road closures
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OPP asking for information locating missing Huntsville man
Brody Gallagher was last seen near the Hunters Bay Trail
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Linda Boothby to run in Lake of Bays
Boothby says she will bring business experience to the position
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Bracebridge approves new wayfinding sign standards
The new standards will establish a consistant approach to all town public spaces
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Brenda Rhodes seeks re-election in Bracebridge
The Deputy Mayor says she will continue a collaborative approach to municipal leadership
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Baysville Community Centre remains closed
Engineers are continuing t0 assess the situation linked to recent work in the facility
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OPP make another impaired arrest in Muskoka Lakes
The driver was stopped after officers noticed concerning driving
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OPP highlight its Mobile Crisis Response Team during Mental Health Month
The addition of trained mental health workers help make mental health emergencies safer
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District launches Watershed Resilience Action Program
The window for applications from 2 funding streams closes August 31st
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Lake of Bays to lift half-load restrictions
Road conditions now stabilizing, and normal vehicle weight limits can safely resume across the network
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Province invests $500K in Parry Sound Friendship Centre
The renovated facility will improve access to culturally appropriate programs and services
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Rolston's renews $25K pledge for local healthcare
Rolston's was one of the first businesses to donate to the Business Cares Program
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Bracebridge Councillor Archie Buie concerned about Bill 100 impact to Strong Mayors Act
Buie says a provincially appointed Chair "could change it all”
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Nancy Tapley decides not to run again in Lake Of Bays
Tapley has been serving for 28 years
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Flood Warning lifted in Bracebridge
Water levels and flows are starting to stabilize and the town urges caution around bodies of water
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Lake of Bays Facility Closed After Structural Concerns
The facility will remain closed until the municipality completes a safety assessment
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Police charge driver with impaired and firearms offences
The driver was stopped in Muskoka Lakes
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Bracebridge District Councilor Don Smith to run again
Smith says his focus will be on housing, environment and financial pressures
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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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Rebecca Mello enters race for Huntsville Mayor
Mello moved to Huntsville 3 years ago, after studying abroad
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Emergency Alert test set for Thursday
The alerts on radio, TV and mobile is set to go off Thursday afternoon.
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New Public Conduct Policy supporting all staff is in the works for the Town of Bracebridge
The policy is similar to one enacted in Lake of Bays
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National Census underway
The Canadian Census began on Monday and participation is mandatory
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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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Red Dress Day honours Misssing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Huntsville
The day is being marked in Ottawa and around the country
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Huntsville OPP charge three more drivers with impaired
The incidents occurred in Huntsville and Lake Of Bays
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New road names coming to new Huntsville streets
The proposed names reflect the regions nature, culture and history
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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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Make pets part of your emergency plan this Emergency Preparedness Week
Free guides are available at most animal shelters to help residents get ready
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Huntsville General Committee approves updates to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan
Huntsville is streamlining and updating its downtown incentive program to make it easier for businesses to invest and revitalize the core.
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Election Season off to a quick start
Candidates are declaring across the region for the municipal elections in October
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RIDE Check leads to another arrest
A 27-year-old man from Bala faces impaired charges
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Huntsville announces new Director of Public Works
Jordan Schmidt will take over for Randy Bissonette, who is retiring
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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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Huntsville General Committee reviews feasibility of new operations centre at Madill Church Road
The town is looking to replace its public works facilities
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Missing woman known to visit the Huntsville area
Police are looking for a 37-year-old woman last seen in October in Milton
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Police charge two with break and enter
The pair were arrested at the Muskoka Centre in Gravenhurst
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Aitchison says the federal economic update shows "some signs of progress"
MP Aitchison made his comments after the federal government released its spring economic forecast
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OPP charge commercial driver with impaired
The early morning traffic stop resulted in impaired charges
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Lake Of Bays Mayor says he won't be running in the next election
Terry Glover took to social media to announce that he is stepping down at the end of this term
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Flood warning extended until May 6th
Muskoka, Severn, French, Gull and Magnetawan systems are all affected
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Huntsville Council backs District request to oppose provincially appointed Chair
Mayor Alcock says that although Muskoka’s current system for selecting a chair is not ideal, it at least ensures the chair is chosen by District Councillors
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Huntsville Council approves new lighting option for McCulley Robertson Diamond F
Councilor Helena Renwick says that after spending $2.1 million, the town didn't get it right
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Muskoka Conservancy offering student buraries
The award is open to students studying biology, environmental studies, forestry, wildlife technology, or environmental engineering
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King William Street construction to start soon
The rebuild will affect King William St. from Scott Street to Hwy 60
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Lakeland EV Charging adding more charging stations
The program is expanding out of Muskoka/Parry Sound
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Huntsville Council confirms members for the Town’s new Healthcare Advisory Panel
The panel was established earlier this year as part of the Town's efforts to strengthen local healthcare planning, recruitment, and collaboration
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MAHC holds Board Awards celebrating excellence
The peer-nominated awards recognize staff who go above and beyond in patient care
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Ravenscliffe Rd at Bittern Creek expect to partially re-open this week
Construction will continue into the spring, but a single lane is expected to re-open this week
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Chambers of Commerce work together to launch new travel program
The chambers will offer organized group trips starting April 30th
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New plans in the works for Huntsville Public Library
The long term plan includes more operating hours and an expanded space
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Efforts to revitalize downtown Gravenhurst in the works
Mayor Heidi Lorenz says the downtown core has not hit the decline that is mentioned in social media
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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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Crash sends one to hospital and damages several cars and a house
The driver failed to negotiate a curve and hit seven vehicles
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District announces recipients of Pay it Forward and Community Enhancement Grants
Over $66,000 has been awarded to community groups across the region
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Huntsville begins spring clean up activities
Street sweeping has begun along with dealing with frost heaves, and muddy gravel roads and more
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Municipalites to lower flags to half mast
April 27th is the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been killed or injured doing their jobs
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Fake bills making the rounds
Local merchants have also reported in increase in counterfeit cash in the area
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District Council defers fundraising plan for Fairvern
The plan included $36,000 to consultants to study whether a campaign might work
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District seeks feedback on Official Plan
Open Houses and a public meeting will be held in May
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Nominations for municipal elections open May 1st
Municipalities will open nominations for the October 26th election on May 1st
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Corner Lighthouse celebrates its first year serving the community
The new community hub and food bank is volunteer run, with 98% of all donations going to food and programming
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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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Rotary Sapling Sale
The Rotary Club of North Muskoka and Mike’s Landscaping have teamed up to help you green up your home, cottage, or business.
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Bestselling Author Shelly Sanders to Lead Inspiring Workshop on Crafting Compelling Fiction
Historical detail matters—but your characters matter more. In this inspiring workshop, Shelly Sanders shows you how to balance both beautifully. Perfect for w...
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Bestselling Author, Amy Stuart, to Speak on Building a Sustainable Writing Life
What if your writing practice actually fit your life? On May 14, Amy Stuart offers a powerful keynote on creating space for your creativity—no matter how busy ...
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Parry Sound High School 2026 Spring ConcertMay 14, 2026 7:00 pm The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street Parry Sound Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students, children under the age of 5 a...
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Hotel CaliforniaMay 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound The Stockey Centre $59.50 Each
at Stockey Centre For The Performing Arts
