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Opioid Crisis In Simcoe Muskoka Worsens Amid COVID-19

COVID-19 has overshadowed another crisis the community is facing. Efforts by the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy to address the opioid epidemic have been somewhat interrupted by the pandemic and despite...

Gravenhurst Approves 2021 Budget

Gravenhurst Council has approved its 2021 Budget. At Thursday’s special budget meeting, the budget was given the thumbs up, resulting in a 1.5% increase to the town’s share of the...

TLDSB Introduces New Superintendent Of Learning

The Trillium Lakelands District School Board has its new Superintendent of Learning. Jay MacJanet is taking over the role for the retiring Dave Golden, after being appointed by the school...

105.5 Moose FM in Huntsville Set For Annual Radiothon In Support Of Salvation Army

The team at 105.5 Moose FM is gearing up for our annual Christmas Radiothon event in support of the Salvation Army. Starting Friday at 6:00 a.m., the station is asking...

Huntsville OPP Caution Drivers And Pedestrians On Rules Of The Road

Drivers and pedestrians in cottage country are being reminded to be cautious of the rules of the road. With the holiday season, the Huntsville OPP is reminding everyone the downtown...

Environment Canada Warns Of Possible Heavy Snowfall On Saturday

We could see a fair amount of snow in cottage country this weekend. Environment Canada says the weekend forecast could lead the weather agency to release a special weather statement.  While...

Over 40,000 Pounds Of Food Collected Through 32nd Annual Project Porchlight

Huntsville Firefighters are doing their part to make sure no one in the community goes hungry. Over 40,000 pounds of food has been donated by the local fire department to...

Residents Being Reminded Of Importance Of Shopping Local Over Holidays

Residents in Parry Sound-Muskoka are being reminded to support local businesses over the holidays. On Wednesday, MPP Norm Miller stood in the Ontario Legislature where he stressed the importance of...

Muskoka’s COVID-19 Case Count Hits 107

There are three new COVID-19 cases in Muskoka The positive tests were confirmed by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit...

OPP Release More Details Surrounding Death Of Toronto Man On Lake Muskoka

A Muskoka Lakes man is facing charges following a fatal collision in July that took the life of a...

Hands theFamilyHelpNetwork Helping Families With Children Dealing With Autism Over The Holidays

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many people to alter their holiday traditions, which could prove more challenging for those...

Stolen LED Reindeer From Erika’s Bakery Recovered, Suspect Arrested

An LED reindeer decoration that was stolen from outside a local bakery has been returned to its owner. The Huntsville...

Huntsville OPP Arrest Man Wanted In Connection To Stabbing In Toronto

Huntsville OPP has arrested a man on drug charges who was wanted in connection to a stabbing in Toronto. This...

Muskoka’s COVID-19 Case Count Breaks 100

Muskoka has crossed the century-mark for COVID-19 cases. Five more cases are being confirmed in the District following the weekend,...

Police Search For Suspects Following Theft Of Reindeer Decoration From Erika’s Bakery

Police are investigating after a LED reindeer decoration was stolen from outside a local bakery. On Saturday, two people who...

Muskoka Reports 97th COVID-19 Case

Muskoka is reporting its 97th case of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The newest case is a Gravenhurst man between...

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Moose FM Thanksgiving Radiothons raises over $467,000 for Muskoka hospital foundations

After 12 hours on air, Huntsville’s 105.5 Moose FM raised $350,554 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF), while Bracebridge’s 99.5 Moose FM raised $116,734 for the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF).

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

C. difficile outbreak declared at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital

A C. difficile outbreak has been declared on the North Wing at the Bracebridge hospital.

Sever thunderstorm warning issued for Muskoka region

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for the Huntsville-Baysville region.

Bracebridge’s Manna Food Bank to deliver 200 Thanksgiving hampers

The Manna Food Bank in Bracebridge is delivering 200 Thanksgiving hampers to residents throughout the community on Oct. 9.
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