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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Democrats claim House and Senate majorities

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OPP reminding motorists of school crossing guard laws and safety

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Two Gravenhurst women charged following wallet theft investigation

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Two Gravenhurst women are facing charges following an investigation into a stolen wallet and related fraud.

Tampered candy bar reportedly found in Huntsville

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Province investing $540,000 to help Muskoka communities improve flood preparedness

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The Ontario government is investing $540,000 to help communities across the District of Muskoka strengthen flood preparedness and resilience.
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