The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is warning of potential flooding in the region.  It has issued a flood warning for the Lower Pickerel and French River Watersheds, as well as a flood outlook for the Severn River Watershed.  The ministry says water levels and river flows are higher than normal,...

A new grant from Lake of Bays is aimed at making a healthier ecosystem.  That from township officials, who say the Environmental Projects Grant supports “projects, events, and services that promote sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship.” That could include native plant restoration, educational programs, community gardens, erosion control, and more.  The...

A 24-year-old from Huntsville has been charged with sexual assault. That's according to Huntsville OPP who says shortly before 11:30 a.m. on May 1, officers recieved a report from a victim of a sexual assault that occurred on West Road. The crime and canine units as well as the Emergency Response...

The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) says the recent ruling by Ontario's Ministry of Education outlining how cell phones can be used in class aligns with its strategic plan. In a statement to the MyMuskokaNow.com newsroom, Carolynne Bull, manager of communications services for TLDSB, welcomes the school board's strategy that...

Starting the week of May 6, the District of Muskoka says weekly garbage collection will resume, including for summer routes. Officials with the District of Muskoka say to make sure your garbage is left at the curb of your home by 7 a.m. the morning it's set to be collected...

A fire on the roof of the Fenner Dunlop building at 700 Ecclestone Dr. was contained thanks to 30 firefighters with the Bracebridge Fire Department. Officials with the Town of Bracebridge say there is "significant damage" to the building but no injuries have been reported. They say firefighters arrived at the...