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

Community
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

OPP
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

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

Sever thunderstorm warning issued for Muskoka region

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

Bracebridge’s Manna Food Bank to deliver 200 Thanksgiving hampers

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