It’s McHappy Day today. Helping the cause, lines of vehicles were seen at local drive-thrus of McDonald's restaurants, waiting for their food, all while helping local children.  Each year on McHappy Day, a portion of all sales earnings goes to benefit local children's charities in Canada and the Ronald McDonald...

Muskoka Lakes is revising its strategic plan and wants residents to have their say.  The township has launched a survey for people to sound off on “strategic priorities” for the next term of council.   It’ll also be available in-person at Bala Freshmart from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Port Carling’s...

The community is invited to Public Works Palooza later this month, in recognition of National Public Works Week.  The free family-friendly event is being hosted by The District of Muskoka's Engineering and Public Works department and is being held on May 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...

While balancing running a business and training to fight some of the world's best grapplers, Jeff Allen and his son Lucas continue to excel at excel at prestigious competitions.  The father and son duo went up against fighters from the United States, Brazil, Peru, and Kazakhstan at the World Grappling...

The OPP says marine officers are out and about, checking vessels and operators for proper equipment and impairment as this year’s boating season begins. According to police, 21 vessels were checked on the local waterways over the weekend. One person was cited for having open alcohol aboard with four others also...

A large group of concerned residents holding bright red "Save South Muskoka Hospital" signs filled Memorial Park in downtown Bracebridge on Saturday.  The impromptu rally was organized by Phyllis Winnington-Ingram and a few others a week prior. She created the "Save South Muskoka Hospital" group on Jan. 31, 2024, only...