Taylor Ablett

A Hamilton, Ontario native who has traveled and lived across the country. I was most recently living in Timmins writing local and national news for Vista Radio, as well as co-hosting the Moose FM morning show. I am now living in Huntsville, working as the Cottage Country News Director for Vista Radio. Have a story idea? Email me at tablett@moosefm.com

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Contact North holding open house in Huntsville to talk about online college and university programs

If you're thinking about taking some online classes, Contact North may have some options for you. The service is holding three open houses in Huntsville to provide details about...

Eligibility criteria for potential blood donors changes this week

Canadian Blood Services is taking steps to allow more donors through the doors. Muskoka CBS Territory Manager Elaine St. Pierre says new eligibility criteria came into effect this week,...

MNRF puts water safety statement in effect for Muskoka

Muskoka, Parry Sound, and the north-west portion of Haliburton are all under a water safety statement. The statement means high flows, melting ice and other factors could be dangerous...

Miller pushing the province for better hospital funding

Norm Miller is working to bring better funding for the hospitals in Muskoka. The Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP introduced a motion at Queen's Park this week, calling for the Wynne Liberals...

Sand bags available for Gravenhurst residents concerned about rising water levels

If you're seeing water rising around your home or cottage, you can get sand or sandbags from the Town of Gravenhurst. The town is making the resource available for...

UPDATED: Safe Roads public forum in MacTier pushed to May

The OPP needs your help to keep local roads safe. The police and the District of Muskoka are hosting another public forum on the 2018 Safe Roads Campaign in...

Huntsville votes to petition province to dismiss MAHC board of directors

Huntsville is pushing for change. At Monday night's council meeting, the town voted to request the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dismiss the Board of Directors, citing a...

Two Gravenhurst residents accused of drug, firearm possession

Two Gravenhurst residents are facing a number of charges following a search warrant at a home in the town. The Bracebridge OPP and the Huntsville Community Street Crime Unit...

Increased downtown parking, boat slips available in Gravenhurst

If you're heading downtown Gravenhurst this spring, you'll have more time to enjoy the town without worrying about your...

Marijuana “Hub Talk” coming up in Muskoka

An open discussion and learning opportunity on marijuana is coming up in Muskoka. Hosted by The Hub in Huntsville, Hub...

YMCA fundraising campaign breaks goal by almost $40,000

YMCA's annual Move to Give fundraiser has exceeded expectations. The goal was to raise $100,000 for community programming, but...

Firefighter recruitment coming up in Huntsville

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is launching its 2018 recruitment campaign next month. The department is looking for...

Former Muskoka resident receives golf accolades in the U.S.

U.S. South Atlantic Conference's golf coach of the year - twice. Former Bracebridge resident Erin Thorne is the Women's Golf...

Muskoka to start seeing signs of spring

After unusually cool temperatures in the region, things are forecasted to start warming up. That’s according to Environment Canada, which...

Time is running out to safely surrender unwanted guns

An Ontario-wide gun amnesty campaign is reaching its end. The OPP has been running the month-long campaign so residents...

UPDATE: Hold and Secure in place at Irwin Memorial Public School in Dwight

Update 10:05am:  The MyMuskokaNow newsroom has an update from the Huntsville OPP. Officials say the police have been in contact...

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Brampton man charged following unsafe discharge of firearms reports in Lake of Bays

A 45-year-old from Brampton has been charged following complaints regarding the unsafe discharge of firearms on public land in Lake of Bays.

Two charged following a break and enter in Bracebridge

A 33 and a 34-year-old from Bracebridge have been charged following a break and enter at an apartment in town.

Town of Bracebridge to start improvements at Memorial Park

The Town of Bracebridge is starting improvements to the pathway through Memorial Park this week.

Township of Muskoka Lakes adopts amendments to noise bylaw

The Township of Muskoka Lakes has amended its noise bylaw to regulate daytime noise.

UPDATE: Power restored to Hydro One customers across Muskoka

Hundreds of Hydro One customers across South Muskoka are currently without power.
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