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No danger from lead in local tap water, says District of Muskoka

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BRACEBRIDGE, ON- If you live in the District of Muskoka, you don’t need to worry about your drinking water. That’s the word from the district government, in the wake of...

Travel advisory issued from Parry Sound to Huntsville area

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COTTAGE COUNTRY, ON- Anyone traveling today should keep an eye on the skies. Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory running from the Parry Sound area to Huntsville, due to...

Huntsville man battling terminal prostate cancer is urging others to get tested early

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HUNTSVILLE, ON- Brent Morris wants to help people catch prostate cancer early. Morris, who has lived in Huntsville for 23 years, is in the fight of his life. The bad...

Highway 11 closed in both directions between Novar and Burks Falls

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HUNTSVILLE, ON- The highway north of Huntsville is closed this morning. According to the provincial highway traffic map, Highway 11 has been closed in both directions from Burks Falls to...

Snow squall warning issued for Huntsville area

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HUNTSVILLE, ON- Snow squalls are expected to develop today in the Huntsville area. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with...

Snow squall warning issued for Parry Sound area

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PARRY SOUND, ON- A snow squall warning has been issued for the Parry Sound area. The warning is in effect for Parry Sound, Killbear Park, and Rosseau. Enviroment Canada says the...

Cemeteries won’t be maintained by town over winter

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BRACEBRIDGE, ON - Anyone visiting cemeteries maintained by the Town of Bracebridge is asked to do so at their own risk this winter. A release from the municipality said it...

Health unit asking parents to ignore vaccine misinformation

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BARRIE, ON- The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding parents that vaccines are safe. The unit and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) sent out an announcement today, reminding parents...

Passenger rail return plan close to being unveiled

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STORY BY KORTNEY KENNY, MYNORTHBAYNOW.COM NORTH BAY, ON- Several communities in northeastern Ontario, including Muskoka, could be closer to seeing...

Province looking at ministry handoff of Ontario Northland

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NORTH BAY, ON- A vital transportation service in northern Ontario could be changing up which ministry it reports to. That’s...

Huntsville OPP arrest three for lottery ticket frauds

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HUNTSVILLE, ON- Three residents of the GTA have been arrested after the OPP were tipped off about fraudulent purchases...

Beaver Creek lockdown ended

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GRAVENHURST, ON- The prison in Gravenhurst will be open for visitors again tomorrow. According to an announcement from the Beaver...

Missing man found dead in Six Mile Lake

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GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, ON- A man who went missing in Georgian Bay Township on Wednesday was found dead today. The...

Search still on for missing Aurora man

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GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, ON- Police are still looking for a missing man in the Georgian Bay Township area today. The...

Truck fire on southbound Highway 11 near Bracebridge

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BRACEBRIDGE, ON- A tractor trailer is on fire near Bracebridge this morning. The vehicle is burning off the shoulder of...

Snow squall watch issued for Parry Sound-Muskoka

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PARRY SOUND, ON- Drivers should take caution tonight. According to Environment Canada, snow squalls are possible tonight into Saturday. They’re...
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OPP investigating vehicle theft in Gravenhurst

OPP
Officers were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle theft in program on Sarah Street at 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 1. 

OPP warning the public of recent increase in bank and credit card scams

OPP
The OPP is warning residents of a recent rise in bank account and credit card scams involving increasingly sophisticated tactics.

North Street in Bracebridge to be temporarily closed on Nov. 3

Closures & Cancellations
The Town of Bracebridge will temporarily close North Street on Nov. 3 for tree removal services.

Town of Gravenhurst launches annual Fire Department Toy Drive

Community
The Town of Gravenhurst Fire Department has launched its 11th annual toy drive to help support families in need this Christmas season.

Re-elected Georgian Bay Mayor Peter Koetsier looking forward to further investments and improvements in the community

Community
Peter Koetsier, who was recently re-elected Mayor of Georgian Bay Township, is looking forward to continuing to make investments and improvements in the community over the next four years.
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