Water levels will be higher this next week thanks to Friday’s “significant rainfall.”  That from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, which has issued a water safety bulletin for the Black, Burnt, Gull, Magnetawan, and Muskoka River watersheds.  Officials say the heavy downpours can cause flash-flooding, which could impact low-lying...

A 61-year-old from Bracebridge is facing a Careless Driving charge after police say he hit a 14-year-old pedestrian. Shortly before 9:00 Thursday night, the OPP says officers were dispatched to the collision at the corner of Wellington and Queen Streets in Bracebridge. Police say the vehicle attempted to turn from...

Hydro One is warning customers of potential damage and outages ahead of a weekend windstorm.  The utility’s Tiziana Baccega-Rosa says damaging gusts are expected in most parts of the province, but some areas will be harder hit. “Very much around the lake shores will see the highest wind gusts that may...

Pre-construction work has started on the Taylor Rd. Bridge, which paves the way for the main project to begin on Monday, April 15.  Rob Anderson, manager of infrastructure engineering for the District of Muskoka, says the first phase of the project will see the 60-year-old bridge down to one lane...

As the weather continues to get warmer, some residents may be looking to have their driveways repaved which could set them up to be scammed. The Ontario Provincial Police says fraudsters are "persistent, persuasive, and, sometimes, aggressive" hoping to trick you into using their services. Brooklyn Harker, media relations for the...

A Huntsville High School (HHS) student is being recognized for her wins in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Public Speaking Competitions.  Officials say Grade 12 student Carolyn Yungblut took home first place in three levels of the competition, with her speech about health, wellness, and fitness in young adults. They add...